39th Annual Christmas in the Park
Visitors drive through a winter wonderland featuring more than one million twinkling lights and over 200 animated displays designed and built in-house. The journey begins at the Frank White Jr. Softball Complex and winds through Longview Lake Campground. Along the route, guests take in glowing scenes, sparkling arches, and whimsical characters lighting up the night.
Nov 25 – Dec 31, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission is free; voluntary exit donations are invited.
Hours
Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:30 - 11 pm. The Location section also says it is open till 11:00 pm on Saturdays & Sundays.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit on a weeknight early in the season to avoid long lines on the drive through the lights.
- If you're driving a bus or RV, keep in mind the clearance is about 14 feet and stay centered through the display.
- Be ready to give at the exit gate, since admission is free and the voluntary donations go to 37 local charities this year.
- Head to the Frank White Jr. Softball Complex to start, because the route begins there before winding through the Longview Lake Campground.
Links & Contact
Run by Jackson County Parks + Rec
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will we see on the drive?
There are more than one million lights and over 200 animated displays, all designed and built by Jackson County Parks + Rec crews. The route starts at the Frank White Jr. Softball Complex and winds through the Longview Lake Campground.
Can buses and RVs drive through?
Yes. Buses and RVs are welcome. The clearance is about 14 feet, and big vehicles should stay centered through the display.
How can we avoid long lines?
Come on a weeknight early in the season for a smoother drive through the lights.
Where do the exit donations go?
Admission is free. The voluntary donations collected at the exit support 37 local charities this year.
How can a nonprofit help out?
501(c)(3) groups of 6 to 10 volunteers collect donations at the exit gates and receive a share of what they collect. Groups are chosen by random lottery, and requests for 2026 were due by July 31.
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