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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
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Moon and Venus from Stacy field
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  • HOME
  • Five Oaks
    • Memberships
    • Event Rentals >
      • Youth Birthday Parties
    • Five Oaks Schedules
    • Fitness Area
    • Keystone Gallery
    • Indoor Playground
    • Parent's Room
  • This Week
  • People
    • Parks & Recreation Commission
    • Staff & Mission
    • Volunteer! >
      • Counselor in Training
      • Weed Warriors!
    • Olivette in Bloom
  • Parks
    • Centennial Greenway
    • Park Pavilions
    • Park Memorials
    • Map to Parks
    • Park Photo Gallery
    • Park Amenities
    • Dog Park
    • Indian Meadows Park
    • Irv Zeid Citizen's Park
    • Stacy Park >
      • Sky Viewing >
        • LightsOut
      • Prairie >
        • 2016 Prairie Burn
      • Trova Sculpture
    • Villa Park
    • Veteran's Fountain
    • Warson Park >
      • Savanna Project
    • Walking Pathway
    • BikesinParks
    • Parks Make Life Better
    • PMP
  • Programs
    • Program Registration
    • Activity Guide
    • Art
    • Camps >
      • Camp Five Oaks
      • Specialty Camps
    • Cooking
    • CPR/First Aid | Babysitting
    • Family Overnight
    • Fitness >
      • Group Fitness Classes
      • Personal Training >
        • Personal Training Packages
        • Youth Strength Training
      • Karate
      • Fitness Events
      • Contract Classes
    • Back to Basics: Nutrition Seminars
    • Music >
      • Music Together
      • Open Mic Night
    • Olive Explorers
    • Pickleball
    • Youth Sports >
      • Youth Soccer
      • Youth Basketball
      • Youth Baseball
      • Sports Camps
    • Special Events >
      • PeoplesChoiceMovie
      • Book Club
      • Saints Throwback Skate
      • Movie In The Park
      • Olivette in Bloom Winter Program Series
      • Trivia Night
      • Puzzle Palooza
      • Sweet Reads
    • July is Parks and Rec Month
    • 55+ Programs
  • Contact Us!