Micke Grove Regional Park
Hours
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Overview
Available for 12-hour rental between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Rental cannot exceed past 12 a.m.
2,866 sq ft. - 11 ft. ceiling
Tables include 12 - 8 ft. rectangles, 12 - 5 ft. rounds, 29 - 12 ft. folding rectangles and 39 - 3 ft. card tables (Cake table is 6 ft. x 5 ft.)
Professional-grade kitchen including double-door commercial refrigerator, gas stove, dual oven and chest freezer. Elevated stage and Amplifier-equipped for D.J., band or P.A. system
Wood floors, acoustic-friendly walls
Contact (209) 953-8800 or 331-7400
General E-mail: parks@sjgov.org
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- Gift Shop
- Major Events
- Museum
- Outside Catering and Bev Permitted
- Sports
- Table Rental
A quaint visit with memories of years past. Admission is inexpensive as well. Before entering the zoo, I walked through the Japanese garden which seems timeless and has always been a beautiful and serene spot to visit. In the zoo was once a seal exhibit (from what I recall) which is now being used for what looks like a greenhouse. Sadly, the children's amusement park in the grove was closed down years ago. I spoke with staff and a golf course was in the works. I recently visited to find most of the exhibits seemed closed. I saw the snow leopard, a few species of bird (golden eagle, parrot, bald ibis), lemurs, and some tortoise. I believe it was possible to feed some of the birds in one of the exhibits, but that is no longer an option. There were more aquatic and larger animals before. I miss the days when there were more animal friends to visit.
There's a small zoo within these parts where I was able to see a few animals up close. One of the animal caretakers mentioned either the animals' extinction, endangerment, or rehabilitation. Entry requires a minimal fee. The self-tour won't take more than a couple hours. During my visit, the snack bar wasn't opened. It was a pretty quiet atmosphere, and not busy at all. Outside of this zoo, there's a Japanese Garden, picnic sites, outdoor event venues, a golf course, a water park, and therefore some fishing. I missed visiting the Japanese Garden, but it would've been worth my visit. Micke Grove is another broad recreational area. Since the zoo in located inside the grove, there's and initial entrance fee into the multi-acreage park. The drive to get to the zoo goes right, and all the way around several parking lots - look for signage. Visiting here makes for a good random, but leisurely plan.
Very nice park. Well taken care of. Disc golf course has 18 holes of challenging holes with multiple baskets on each hole for different difficulties.
My family and I went to Micke Grove Zoo this weekend. It was only $13 for the whole family, so the prices are super reasonable. The zoo was pretty well-maintained, and there were some nice areas to rest and things for the kids to do to keep them entertained. It’s a small zoo, so there weren’t many exhibits with animals. Most of the exhibits were closed for repairs, had no animals, or the animals weren’t in the outdoor areas. If you’re visiting the park, I’d recommend stopping by, but don’t make a special trip out of it.
Nice and clean zoo. The animals were well cared for along with their habitats kept cleaned. The staffs were truly friendly. Very fair admission pricing and re-entry is available. Nestled inside a huge park for an entire day of learning and fun for the family so plan to stay longer. Bring your picnic and park activities and enjoy!
