🌙✨ Big News for Apache Junction! ✨🌙
The City of Apache Junction has officially received DarkSky designation for the outdoor sports lighting at Prospector Park and Superstition Shadows Park through DarkSky International!
This means our lighting meets strict standards to reduce light pollution, protect our desert night sky, and help everyone enjoy clearer views of the stars. 🌌
View the DarkSky article about our parks here:
darksky.org/news/prospector-park-and-superstition-shadows-park-arizona-receive-darksky-approved-designation.
As our city continues to grow, we’re committed to preserving our natural landscapes. Looking ahead, the city anticipates equipping all future outdoor parks, fields, and other outdoor spaces with dark sky-friendly lighting, setting a new standard for our community.
We’re also working toward becoming an Urban Dark Sky Place, starting with updating lighting around the City Hall campus to be DarkSky compliant.
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