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.
Have you ever been to the John Glenn Astronomy Park before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
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Address: 20531 OH-664, Logan, OH, 43138
Fun fact: This $1 million project was funded entirely by donations.
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.
Pictured above is one of the park’s telescopes, built by Mark Vanderaar of the Richland Astronomical Society.
To stay up to date on public events and programs, follow the park on Facebook here.
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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