The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply. $4 for one person or $6 for up to 8 people in a vehicle.
Description
Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the East Beach Parking Area at the end of the park drive, telescopes will be set up in the parking area. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply. NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening Event dates: November 29, December 13 and 27, January 10 and 24, February 7 and 21, March 14 and 28, and April 11