Astronomy Programs at Turner Farm Park Observatory

Astronomy Programs at Turner Farm Park Observatory offers activities such as Planet Adventure Night, Night Sky Tour at the Roll-Top Observatory, The Sun: Our Neighborhood Star, and Introduction to Astronomy. The program also offers a Night Viewing Permit for stargazing and night photography in the parking lot, with programs and events taking priority and possibly limiting access. All events are held outdoors, regardless of temperature, and there are no walk-in hours, so all visitors must register for programs in advance.

• Schedule: The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and the observatory zone is open only during scheduled astronomy programs and events; all events require advance registration.
• Price: All events require registration, and applicable fees are listed under each registration link.

Nicole Mitchell, MPA, serves as the Waterfront Sites and Nature Centers Branch Manager. Community members, organizations, and businesses can help expand access to free astronomy programs at Turner Farm by sponsoring a viewing. Restrooms are available for registered participants during observatory events, and pets are not allowed inside the Roll-Top building but may be on park grounds in the observatory zone, with leash laws applying. Pavilion rentals are available for daytime use only, and visitors with a Night Viewing Permit must carry proof of the permit at all times and follow all Park Authority rules and policies.

Last updated July 18, 2026.