The park will be closed on January 25, 2025 to host the annual Oracle Rumble ultra-marathon; entry will be limited to race participants, organizers, volunteers, and spectators for the day.
Star Party at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park
Saturday, February 22, 2025 7-9 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable evening experiencing the night sky at Oracle State Park, an International Dark Sky Park! From 7:00 to 9:00 PM just outside the ranch house patio, members from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will guide you through an exploration of the cosmos, offering a unique opportunity to observe planets, stars, and deep space objects through their telescopes.
We will also have a ranger showcasing Oracle State Park's computerized telescope which will be projecting stunning views of deep space objects onto a wall of the historic ranch house. You won't want to miss this unique event!
Featured photo: the Orion Nebula, taken with Oracle State Park's telescope.
Meet at the ranch house patio. If you would like a place to sit, we recommend bringing folding chairs, as our patio seating may fill up during the event. The star party does not require registration and is free with regular park admission. For any questions about the event, call the park at 520-896-2425 or email Ranger Michael at mbain@azstateparks.gov.
MORE EVENTS
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Saturday, January 25, 2025
Arizona Trail Association's Oracle Rumble
A one of a kind race brought to you by the Arizona Trail Association and presented by Summit Hut takes trail runners through Oracle State Park and magnificent remote sections of the AZT, and include a 50-mile, 50K, half-marathon, and 12K.
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Saturday, February 1, 2025
First Saturday Hike - Photography Hike at Oracle State Park
Join a guided photography hike at Oracle State Park. Learn essential settings and techniques to capture stunning landscape and wildlife photos and then practice your skills on the trail. Registration is required.
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Feb. 8, 2025
Docent-guided House Tour
Have you ever wanted to learn about the history of the ranch house and land at Oracle State Park? We are excited to once again be offering historic house tours this fall!
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February 14-17, 2025
Great Backyard Bird Count at Oracle
Grab our park's bird list and take a self-guided hike to contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count community science project!
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Saturdays, Jan. 18 | Feb. 15 | Mar. 15, 2025
Geology Tour at Oracle State Park
Join Oracle State Park’s volunteer geologist, Tom Buckley, on a tour of the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains. This program is by reservation only.
