Beach Walking Paths
The Friends board conducted a survey in April 2025 to gather ideas for new and improved recreational amenities. More options for walking paths at Lake Panorama was a frequent request from those completing the survey.
Brainstorming and research led to a new project of hard-surface walking paths at Sunset Beach and Boulder Beach. The LPA board approved this concept to create safer walking options at Lake Panorama by getting walkers off LPA’s narrow, winding roads.
Various surface options were considered, with concrete chosen because of its expected longevity. The concrete paths will be 6-feet wide and 5-inches thick.
The Boulder Beach loop will be one-half mile, with the Sunset Beach loop one-quarter mile. Bids were solicited with Caliber Concrete being awarded the project. Caliber Concrete is owned by Jason Martin, who has a home at Lake Panorama on Andrews Terrace.
The 2025 Beach Ball provided $10,000 seed money to each project. This leaves $30,000 to raise for the Sunset Beach path and $84,000 for the Boulder Beach path.
Donors of $500 or more will be recognized on signs near the walking paths, and on the Friends of Lake Panorama Website.
Direct donations can be made by check payable to Friends of Lake Panorama, and mailed to Friends, PO Box 488, Panora, Iowa, 50216. Donations also can be made through Venmo @Panorama-Friends, or by credit card at friendsoflakepanorama.org.
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The one-quarter mile walking path at Sunset Beach begins and ends near the parking area. The loop passes the beach, benches and shelter house, and offers easy access to the sports court and playground areas.
The one-half mile walking path at Boulder Beach offers various access points from the parking lot. It winds along the lake, loops around trees, and provides easy access to amenities such as benches, playgrounds and sports courts.