· TEMPORARY VISITING SCHEDULE ·
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COVID RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECTOperations at Goldendale Observatory State Park have resumed under special limited conditions: During Phase 3 of the WA State recovery plan, 2pm Solar Programs are offered Saturdays & Sundays by appointment only via our Microsoft Bookings calendar; evening programs remain suspended at this time. The temporary visiting schedule is expected to change; please monitor this page for updates and see below for reservation instructions. |
· KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ·
- May 1 2021 Update: Expanded 2pm visiting opportunities are now live on the MS Bookings calendar and appointment cancellations happen frequently; please check for new availability. Additional opportunities, including those in July and beyond, are anticipated and will be determined as state and local COVID policy revisions occur.
- Programming resumed on April 24th 2021 under special limited conditions:
Saturday and Sunday afternoon Solar Programs are currently being offered and visits are by appointment only via our Microsoft Bookings calendar. Dates and times are automatically removed from the calendar as they become full; please do not request unavailable dates and times. Telephone and email requests are not considered and drop-in visitors will be turned away. Openings after June 2021 are currently unavailable; updates to our temporary schedule, including expanded visiting opportunities, are anticipated for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for changes. - Admission is Free during regular schedule. A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and is available for purchase at the facility; $10 day-pass, $30 annual.
- Presentations consist of indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring warm clothes.
- Animals are not permitted, with the exception of vested and documented service dogs.
- Be sure to check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
- Presentations and viewings will not restart nor be extended for latecomers and the facility does not remain open after hours.
- Camping and overnight parking are never permitted. Consider local parks and lodging.
· DIRECTIONS TO OBSERVATORY ·
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1602 Observatory Dr. Goldendale, WA 98620 United States of America Elevation: 2100 feet Latitude: 45 degrees 50 min 20.1 sec North Longitude: 120 degrees 48 min 49.8 sec West |
From US-97:
- Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142
(Look for Dairy Queen) - Proceed for 1 mile into town.
- At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
- Proceed North for half mile.
- Follow Observatory signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
- Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.
TEMPORARY SCHEDULE
COVID RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
Operations at Goldendale Observatory State Park have resumed under special limited conditions:
During Phase 3 of the WA State recovery plan, 2pm Solar Programs are offered Saturdays & Sundays by appointment only via our Microsoft Bookings calendar; evening programs remain suspended at this time.
The temporary visiting schedule is expected to change; please monitor this page for updates and see below for reservation instructions.
During Phase 3 of the WA State recovery plan, 2pm Solar Programs are offered Saturdays & Sundays by appointment only via our Microsoft Bookings calendar; evening programs remain suspended at this time.
The temporary visiting schedule is expected to change; please monitor this page for updates and see below for reservation instructions.
· KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ·
- May 1 2021 Update: Expanded 2pm visiting opportunities are now live on the MS Bookings calendar and appointment cancellations happen frequently; please check for new availability. Additional opportunities, including those in July and beyond, are anticipated and will be determined as state and local COVID policy revisions occur.
- Programming resumed on April 24th 2021 under special limited conditions:
Saturday and Sunday afternoon Solar Programs are currently being offered and visits are by appointment only via our Microsoft Bookings calendar. Dates and times are automatically removed from the calendar as they become full; please do not request unavailable dates and times. Telephone and email requests are not considered and drop-in visitors will be turned away. Openings after June 2021 are currently unavailable; updates to our temporary schedule, including expanded visiting opportunities, are anticipated for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for changes. - Admission is Free during regular schedule. A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and is available for purchase at the facility; $10 day-pass, $30 annual.
- Presentations consist of indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring warm clothes.
- Animals are not permitted, with the exception of vested and documented service dogs.
- Be sure to check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
- Presentations and viewings will not restart nor be extended for latecomers and the facility does not remain open after hours.
- Camping and overnight parking are never permitted. Consider local parks and lodging.
· DRIVING DIRECTIONS ·
1602 Observatory Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
From US-97:
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
From US-97:
- Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142
(Look for Dairy Queen) - Proceed for 1 mile into town.
- At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
- Proceed North for half mile.
- Follow Observatory signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
- Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.