Shade Sail Project at LPN
Some artificial shade now is in place at the Lake Panorama National golf course. A total of 304 ash trees were removed from the golf course in February 2022, with eight of those being large shade trees located around the Spikes snack shop, and between the first and 10th tees.
Research on artificial shade options led to Shade Sails of Iowa, and a planned project that would cost $22,000. Fundraising began in early April, and the $22,000 goal was reached in early June.
Six metal poles were installed in concrete footings in the 40’x80’ grassy “horseshoe” area in front of the Spikes snack shop. On July 7, two heavy-duty fabric sails were attached to the poles at angles, 10 to 16 feet from the ground.
The main use of this area is for golfers in carts before and after tournaments and league play. Yet to make the shade sails project more versatile, electrical power was trenched in from Spikes. Lights that turn on automatically after dark are mounted on each pole and provide up-lighting to the sails. In addition to the lights, power outlets are available on one of the poles.
Donations to this project exceeded the $22,000 goal, and helped finance the electrical installations. A sign recognizing all donors of $500 or more will be installed inside Spikes.
This artist’s rendering shows the Shade Sails installation in the grassy “horseshoe” area east of Spikes. Friends of Lake Panorama conducted a campaign to raise $22,000 for this project, provides some shade for golfers that was lost when eight ash trees were removed from the surrounding area.
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