Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium is temporarily closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene. We will reopen with normal hours on Wednesday, October 9.

FYI: The Farmstead Museum will be closed until further notice due to construction. The parking lot directly in front of the Farmstead Museum will be closed to parking during this time.

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Riding bicycles in the animal habitat area is prohibited.

All pets must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park. No pets are allowed in the animal habitat area.

It is highly recommended that program tickets are purchased at least 15 minutes before any program, in-person or online.

Give Back to Bays Mountain

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium greatly appreciates the support of our donors. Your contributions ensure that we can continue to inspire every generation to love the nature that surrounds us through experiences and education.

What do you love best about Bays Mountain? Donate to the parts of our park that you care about most.

Give at the level you choose. No matter which fund you decide to donate to, you can contribute as much as you like. We appreciate any amount of support you’re able to give!

I Love Bays

If you love everything Bays Mountain Park, give to our general fund, and we’ll use your donation where it’s needed most.

Donate to Bays

Feed the Animals

Are you an animal lover? Contribute to this fund to provide hearty meals and tasty treats for Bays Mountain’s animal residents.

Donate to the animals

Build the Habitats

Everyone needs a home. If you’d like your donation to go toward providing great habitats for our animals, donate to this fund.

Donate to habitats

Maintain the Trails

Are you a frequent hiker or biker on our 40+ miles of trails? Contribute to this fund to help us maintain those trails for the enjoyment of all.

Donate to trails

See the Stars

Whether it’s a StarWatch program on a summer evening or a planetarium theater matinee, we’re passionate about the world above us at Bays. Contribute here to fund our planetarium and astronomy programs.

Donate to astronomy

Craft the Exhibits

Learning is lifelong at Bays Mountain Park. With your contribution, we’ll continue to design and build new interactive exhibits that help you explore and understand the world around us.

Donate to exhibits

Annual Donor Levels

You give—we reward. Join the adventure with Bays Mountain Park’s sponsorship opportunities!

Trailblazer Society
$10,000
Private VIP Recognition Event
Pioneer Benefits

Pioneer
$5,000
Private Planetarium Showing
Mountaineer Benefits

Mountaineer
$2,500
Behind-the-scenes Animal Tour
Preservationist Benefits

Preservationist
$1,000
Private Barge Ride
Enthusiast Benefits

Enthusiast
$500
Name/Logo on baysmountain.com

Advocate
$100 – $499

Friend
Up to $99