Did you know that there’s an Ohio park that was specifically designed for marveling at the stars? The John Glenn Astronomy Park in Logan gives Ohio explorers the perfect place to marvel at the night sky, stars, planets and sun. You can bring your own telescope or take advantage of the onsite observatory. This is one park you’re definitely going to want to add to your summer bucket list. It’s a truly one-of-a-kind destination we’re lucky to have in our home state.

Welcome to John Glenn Astronomy Park, where nature, science and curiosity are celebrated. It's truly unlike any other park in Ohio.
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Address: 20531 OH-664, Logan, OH, 43138
Tucked away in the heart of Hocking Hills State Park—where light pollution is scarce—this impressive astronomy park mesmerizes visitors and locals alike.
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Fun fact: This $1 million project was funded entirely by donations.
The park features giant "slots" on the perimeter, which are designed to catch the rising and setting sun on the equinoxes (spring and fall) and the solstices (summer and winter).
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There are several careful details included in the design of the park, including 24 marks along the perimeter of the plaza, representing each hour of the day.

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A beam of light casts upon the sphere and the middle of the plaza.
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For a list of FAQs about the park, click here.
Additionally, there's an observatory in the park, where visitors can stargaze, spot planets and more via two large telescopes.
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Pictured above is one of the park's telescopes, built by Mark Vanderaar of the Richland Astronomical Society.
Admission to the park is free and there are several programs hosted on clear nights that are also free and open to the public.
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To stay up to date on public events and programs, follow the park on Facebook here.

Have you ever been to the John Glenn Astronomy Park before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more unique parks in Ohio, check out our previous article: The One Park Near Cleveland That Was Designed For Watching Sunsets.

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