The Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the Hyde Memorial Observatory, on South Shore Road inside Holmes Lake Park, 3701 S. 70th Street, will be closed until March 1, 2025, for classroom renovation.
The observatory is owned by the Parks and Recreation Department and operated by volunteers. The facility is open Saturday nights year-round except on major holidays. Hours change seasonally and are as follows:
- March 15 through August: sundown to 11 p.m.
- September: 8 to 11 p.m.
- October 1 through March 14: 7 to 10 p.m.
Visitors are urged to call 402-441-7094 to confirm hours.
Equipment and programs at the observatory are funded by donations. Those interested in volunteering can apply online at hydeobservatory.info/volunteer. For more information on the Hyde Memorial Observatory, visit hydeobservatory.info or call 402-441-7094.