Colorado state park achieves Urban Night Sky Place designation

Golden Gate Canyon State Park recognized for its work to reduce light pollution

GOLDEN, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced Golden Gate Canyon State Park has reached Urban Night Sky Place designation as part of its work to reduce metropolitan light pollution. CPW says the designation is from DarkSky International and recognizes the park's efforts to help reduce light pollution for wildlife and habitat conservation.

Colorado state park achieves Urban Night Sky Place designation

Golden Gate Canyon State Park earns Urban Night Sky Place status, striving to reduce light pollution for wildlife and enhance stargazing education.

A Golden-area state park has tamed big city lights for stargazers and wildlife

Earlier this month, Golden Gate Canyon State Park became the first Colorado location to achieve Urban Night Sky Place designation from DarkSky International, an organization that works to preserve and protect nighttime environments across the globe.