A Dark Sky Park is more than just a great place to see the stars—it’s a protected area where artificial light is carefully limited to preserve the natural beauty and function of the night sky. By reducing light pollution, we create clearer skies for stargazing, support astronomical research, and protect nocturnal wildlife that relies on natural darkness to feed, migrate, and rest. Dark skies also benefit people by improving sleep patterns and helping us reconnect with the rhythms of nature.
Want to experience the stars like never before?
To request a Stargazing Permit and/or Dark Sky Discovery Pack, fill out the
google form with the information below:
- Name
- Phone number
- Arrival date and time
- Departure time
- Vehicle description
- License plate number
- Stargazing Location (see below)
- Ball Field – 13450 Cherry Lane, Ridgely, MD 21660 - Once you enter the park, take a right at the 4-way stop. The ball field will be on the right.
- Park Office – 12282 Eveland Rd, Ridgely, MD 21660
- Lake Boat Ramp Lot - 710 Crouse Mill Rd Queen Anne MD 21657
Dark Sky Discovery Packs
Discovery Packs will include the basics you need to view the night sky: telescope, star charts, and red-light headlamps! Request the discovery pack while filling out your stargazing permit using this link: https://forms.gle/ppUBQHtpMsBsMGnK9
Just look up—you’ll see why protecting the night sky matters.
