In October 2021, Stacy Park was certified an Urban Dark Sky Place by the International Dark Sky Association! Learn more about Urban Night Sky Places by clicking the link below.

Urban Night Sky Places

IDA | International Dark Sky Association

NY Times article mentioning Stacy Park's UNSP designation.

Lights Out Heartland

Filmed at Stacy Park, this brief video gives a great overview of best practices for outdoor lighting and preventing light pollution. 

Star Gazing at Stacy Park

Hours:      Dusk to Dawn
Dates        Year-Round
Location:  Multi-use grass/open field area only
Activity:    Stargazing of the night sky using an astronomical tool: binoculars, scope, telescope, camera, star chart, star app and/or other astronomical equipment

Specifics:

• No light painting photography is allowed in any City park. Light painting is a photography technique that uses a moving light source (e.g., a flashlight) to add light to a subject while taking a long-exposure photograph
• Car headlights are to be turned off when not actively driving.
• After hours stargazing (Dusk to Dawn) is permitted on the field area only
• Only Red lights or flashlights with red covers to be used, no white flashlights/headlamps allowed
• Stargazers must have binoculars, telescope, star chart, star app, and/or other astronomical viewing equipment.
• Quiet time from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. No loud voices, music, or any noisy activities.
• Sleeping is not permitted in the park

Moon and Venus from Stacy field