Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Astronomy For Everyone

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Historic Area

When

April 13, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Discover our International Dark-Sky Park! Our evenings begin with a half-hour children's "Junior Astronomer" program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Then join NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) Ambassadors for a presentation on the latest news in space research. Finish the evening by relaxing and enjoying the night's beauty with the members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) as they open their telescopes to public observation. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Feel free to bring your telescope or binoculars for your own exploration. To learn more about NOVAC and other local astronomy offerings please visit their website

To expedite your payment process, we encourage you to pay ahead online. The confirmation code must be presented at the gate. To learn more about the Virginia State Park Annual Pass visit our website

Details:
-Parking fees apply.
-Entrance gates close one hour prior to the program end time. Exit gates remain open. 

Telescopes observing the night sky

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Astronomy/Stargazing | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Astronomy For Everyone - May 11, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Astronomy For Everyone - June 8, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Astronomy For Everyone - July 6, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Astronomy For Everyone - Aug. 10, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Astronomy For Everyone - Sept. 7, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Astronomy For Everyone - Oct. 5, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Astronomy For Everyone - Nov. 2, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Astronomy For Everyone - Dec. 7, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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