Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps\, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets\, moon and stars.
\n\nViewing space is limited\, so please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or \;email Ranger Rita \;with the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact you if needed.
\n\nPlan the full 2 hours for this program that will start promptly at 8 pm.
\n\nBring your own camp chairs if you would like more comfort or you may use the metal picnic tables spaced out in the area. Binoculars if you have them and a red beam light works best to not disturb the dark sky by phone or flashlight.
\n\nThis event will be held across from our Group Rec Hall. Just follow the signs for parking and solar lights to the picnic tables.
\n\nPark entry permits are required on all vehicles. \; You may \;reserve online \;and print to display\, purchase at the park office before closing at 4:30 p.m. or complete the self pay entry envelopes located across from the office by using correct cash amount.
\n\nIf temps are below 55 or over 95 or raining\, the event will be cancelled. \; We will call everyone that has signed up to inform you if this does occur.
\n LOCATION:Lake Whitney State Park To reach the park from Interstate 35\, take the Hillsboro exit. In Hillsboro\, take State Highway 22 west to Whitney\; then follow the signs to Lake Whitney State Park. The park is located three miles west of Whitney on FM 1244 on the shore of Lake Whitney. Park Address: 433 FM 1244 Whitney\, TX 76692 The Park HQ is located at: Latitude: 31.931234 Longitude: -97.356833 Learn more about park trails on the Trails Information page. Use the trails maps anytime\, anywhere by downloading a comprehensive map to your phone or GIS-compatible device. UID:e.1103.2551 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260521T032122Z URL:https://business.hillsborochamber.org/events/details/aptil-15th-star-party-at-lake-whitney-state-park-2551 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR