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They donated $26,000 to help make the addition of a basketball court possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1543871940400-64HD43V9JUG8H5R49I2J/5.jpg Sports Court Project Mark and Karen Einck are shown on the basketball court at Boulder Beach. They donated $26,000 to help make the addition of a basketball court possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1543868910177-WPOFZ9BUEID0UEEX4NL2/2.jpg Sports Court Project A donor recognition sign was added to the Boulder Beach Sports Courts complex in mid-September. The sign recognizes private donors of $500 or more who contributed to the three-year fundraising campaign that began in 2014 and ended in 2017. During that time, Friends of Lake Panorama raised $75,000 for the courts. The Lake Panorama Association provided an additional $100,000 to complete the project this summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1539460206932-GIB84E0NPIJH7A1ZLHND/1.jpg Sports Court Project Rich Deardorff was teaching three grandchildren the game of pickleball at the Boulder Beach sports courts July 4. Garrett and Jensen Walsh of Lincoln and their cousin Quincy Keenan of Clive were fast learners. Deardorff owns a Boulder Cove Colony condo, and has a permanent residence in Grand Island, Nebraska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1543868936627-SV5EU0ORZ5C1DVBWUF04/1.jpg Sports Court Project A donor recognition sign was added to the Boulder Beach Sports Courts complex in mid-September. The sign recognizes private donors of $500 or more who contributed to the three-year fundraising campaign that began in 2014 and ended in 2017. During that time, Friends of Lake Panorama raised $75,000 for the courts. The Lake Panorama Association provided an additional $100,000 to complete the project this summer. There is one basketball court, one tennis court and two pickleball courts. The courts are available on a first come, first served basis whenever Boulder Beach is open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1539460237411-J24PSZIS821OL5MVXNYZ/2.jpg Sports Court Project Russell and Susan Johnson, joined by their children and grandchildren, visited Boulder Beach July 4 for a friendly half-court basketball competition. The Johnsons have had a home at Lake Panorama for 10 years, plus their permanent residence in Red Oak. Susan Johnson called the new sports courts a “great facility.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1539460273736-31G2Y1GR2GVWBSQ04K3L/3.jpg Sports Court Project P.J. and Barb Connor played tennis with their children Zach and Hope Prouty July 4. It was their first time on the new tennis court, but clearly not their first time playing tennis together. The family recently purchased a summer home at Lake Panorama, while having a permanent residence in Arkansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1543872392451-NG2XV7XK2KHJ5SUCBX75/6.jpg Sports Court Project Donations from friends of Lynn Reinicke were used to place a bench in his memory at the sports courts. The bench faces south, towards the pickleball and tennis courts. Lynn and his wife Jan were long-time residents of Lake Panorama. Lynn passed away in June 2017. Jan Reinicke has served on the Friends of Lake Panorama board since it was formed in 2013, and is the nonprofit’s current president. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1539459387748-H60T21YT83K42G42EAC0/1.jpg Sports Court Project Rich Deardorff was teaching three grandchildren the game of pickleball at the Boulder Beach sports courts July 4. Garrett and Jensen Walsh of Lincoln and their cousin Quincy Keenan of Clive were fast learners. Deardorff owns a Boulder Cove Colony condo, and has a permanent residence in Grand Island, Nebraska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1481039299112-14ARHZZTE7EIBBJ2PYCW/NewCourts.jpg Sports Court Project https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/panorama-west-rain-garden-2 daily 0.75 2020-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1502732594164-XHP2L3SF7WHBNTT0CSWM/Sign.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden Nearby signs explain how a rain garden functions, highlight some of the plants featured in this garden, and recognize supporting partners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1502732594164-XHP2L3SF7WHBNTT0CSWM/Sign.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden Nearby signs explain how a rain garden functions, highlight some of the plants featured in this garden, and recognize supporting partners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1497296057752-2HRYNS9C0JF2H7UPL2Z5/Unknown.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden The first step to preparing the rain garden site was to dig a trench for a drain tile to connect to the existing drain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1497296946735-PBVYPTWACF69XUKAOHWZ/Lake+Panorama+Rain+Garden.png Panorama West Rain Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1497296102979-YQ5Z5E3FKSOZ8Z1FM4T5/Unknown-1.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden Once the tile line was in place, a 10’x50’ area was excavated, before layers of rock, sand, soil and mulch were added. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1497296123253-DXZWMU6IT02J96502RJG/Unknown-2.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden A biodegradable erosion blanket was placed over the mulch to keep it from washing away. Holes were cut in the blanket, and flags marked with plant names inserted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1497296148147-MM3RA2496CNTGC4GZBD8/Unknown-3.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden Steve Roe, left, is a Lake Panorama resident and Guthrie County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner. He and Brad Halterman, LPA project manager, helped plant the rain garden June 10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1497296171584-NMTEFTMPTOFWSLHMU7HS/Unknown-4.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden Derek Namanny, an urban conservationist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, designed the rain garden and provided assistance throughout the development process. He also pitched in to help with the planting, and is shown here with volunteer JoAnn Smith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1497296265333-AQSE4GSZ6FH1FW18M3WA/Unknown-5.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden Members of the Panora Garden Club were joined by other volunteers to put the rain garden plants into designated spots. Shown in the foreground is Jean Weisz, co-chair of the garden club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1498165978474-8OSP9RIPE84HARWSQCDJ/RidgleyHejlikDunlop.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden Helping with the rain garden planting, left to right, were Connie Ridgley, Carolyn Hejlik and Ai Dunlop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1498166015872-ZCQH93G4TWYFR5HCJECU/ParkingLot.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden The rain garden will receive water runoff from the east half of the Panorama West parking lot. The plants will absorb some of the water, and the layers of mulch, soil, sand and gravel will slow the water movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1498166042000-NU6BY9QXITWS0SC8GPO1/SpradlingRidgleyOGrady.jpeg Panorama West Rain Garden Emily Spradling, Connie Ridgley and Mary Kay O’Grady install new plants in the rain garden, which is located between the Panorama West parking lot and the first hole on the golf course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1599010142929-NOMQ6WPTT9YM04DMOZFX/1.jpg Panorama West Rain Garden The tall plants with white plumes along the east side of the rain garden are Culver’s Root. This plant blooms in July and August, and stands three to six feet tall. Along the rock wall are several volunteer common milkweed plants, that have been left in place to support monarch butterflies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1599010160734-GZT2NZWEI4SDRSG12GPK/2.jpg Panorama West Rain Garden The purple-colored flowers on the Prairie Blazing Star attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. A bonus is that this plant is deer resistant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1599010178118-EO0YJR7CZ4KTDN6XMLMT/3.jpg Panorama West Rain Garden This Red Milkweed plant in the Panorama West rain garden is popular with pollinators, as well as butterflies like this Painted Lady. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1599010187738-YFE2KC1SES5N40I0DZOX/4.jpg Panorama West Rain Garden An informational sign explains how rain gardens help improve water quality. The Panorama West rain garden features 170 native plants in a dozen different varieties. The sign shows the names and photos of eight varieties. Details on all 12 plant varieties are available on the Friends of Lake Panorama website. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/mcluen-estate-gift-project daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1506447957415-TCDXYEIX8NHEFLLUO49A/Friends.jpeg McLuen Estate Gift Project Four members of the Friends of Lake Panorama board of directors were on hand to accept the gift that will be used at the Panorama West golf course. Pictured left to right are Jody Muench, Emily Spradling, Kim Lubeck, and Jan Reinicke. Check presenters were William Bump, who handled the McLuen estate; nephews Steve McLuen and Eric McLuen; sister-in-law Dru McLuen; and Dave Grove, Edward Jones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1506447957415-TCDXYEIX8NHEFLLUO49A/Friends.jpeg McLuen Estate Gift Project Four members of the Friends of Lake Panorama board of directors were on hand to accept the gift that will be used at the Panorama West golf course. Pictured left to right are Jody Muench, Emily Spradling, Kim Lubeck, and Jan Reinicke. Check presenters were William Bump, who handled the McLuen estate; nephews Steve McLuen and Eric McLuen; sister-in-law Dru McLuen; and Dave Grove, Edward Jones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1528913273954-JK8R5MJG9BG4K7WO0F8V/m2.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project Kevin and Martin Wood, and Martin’s son Casey, dig out old roots and pea gravel from the south side of the Panorama West clubhouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1528913493363-6L0R1K0IPW0YN63U38TS/m4.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project New shrubs were planted on the south side of the clubhouse, where old shrubs were removed by Wood Brothers Landscaping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1528913601686-S4QCZNMSY3ZDA6Q3VK1H/m5.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project The west side of the Panorama West clubhouse now sports a variety of shrubs and perennial flowers. New plastic and river rock surround the plantings to keep weeds at bay and protect the new plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1528913652451-EONVHF0UAC582AS4ANNP/m3.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project A flowering crabapple tree has been installed on the east side of the Panorama West clubhouse, filling in a spot where old shrubs were removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1528913773462-41V3OQG0BFWN81AKFRWE/m8.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project Six cast aluminum signs will be added to the course to help direct golfers to par-four tee boxes. Signs like these have become increasingly important as new players discover Panorama West. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1528913820721-SIFCRAUYW916ANVX3VGL/m9.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project Cast aluminum signs like this one will be added to the 15 tee boxes on the Panorama West golf course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1528914028373-M53X3OSY8WKD79FFN899/i2.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project Work on the new irrigation system at Panorama West got underway in late May, and involves trenching in pipe to provide water to all tee boxes, fairways and greens on the golf course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1528914074496-0T29TKJF97DPW9KP18LN/i1.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project Before the irrigation pipe is trenched in, strips of sod are removed and set aside. Once the pipe is placed in the trench, workers cover it with dirt, then replace the sod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1543868213955-MZWY1Y4MRBB85ZV7HKW1/2.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project This new concrete cart path is adjacent to the par-four tee box on the ninth hole. New paths were built to all par-four tee boxes, plus a section of concrete was added adjacent to par-three tee boxes where none existed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1543868319839-MUXPA61XC65UB0R3FXLH/3.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project A sign was added to a post near the McLuen bench. It recognizes the couple’s estate gift, which made significant renovations possible at Panorama West. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1543868584566-YNJIQTAQ3ZS2NETB2ODE/1.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project A bench has been installed near the Panorama West pro shop. The plaque on the bench states: With Deep Appreciation. In Memory of James and Joyce McLuen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1598970130837-E0OA82RGSD5K7HFMEXY8/1.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project Chalk was used to outline where workers were to dig as they updated six sand bunkers at Panorama West. A backhoe operator handled most of the job on each bunker, while edges were dug by hand to the proper depth and angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1598970156938-9AIOSTRCKJ5IDMVEQWKK/2.jpg McLuen Estate Gift Project This photo shows the bunker near the eighth green at Panorama West after all existing sand and gravel was removed, and the perimeter outlined with a straight cut. This was before new drainage was installed, followed by new gravel, a two-inch layer of capillary concrete, and new sand. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/boulder-shady-playgrounds-gallery daily 0.75 2021-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1573829486614-M5VVSO8XYQSTIRNJGJ7B/4.jpg Boulder & Shady Beaches Playgrounds This play set geared to younger children will be installed at Shady Beach. It includes three types of slides, several climbing features, a shaded play area, ground level calypso drums, and a fun fone. Nearby will be three swings, with one enclosed to accommodate toddlers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1573829486614-M5VVSO8XYQSTIRNJGJ7B/4.jpg Boulder & Shady Beaches Playgrounds This play set geared to younger children will be installed at Shady Beach. It includes three types of slides, several climbing features, a shaded play area, ground level calypso drums, and a fun fone. Nearby will be three swings, with one enclosed to accommodate toddlers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1635358523435-RUPMZ1Z117U1TX1FBPP9/1.jpg Boulder & Shady Beaches Playgrounds The play equipment at Boulder Beach offers something new for both younger and older children. Stand-alone swinging, climbing, and balancing pieces appeal to the older kids, and provide an approach to the multi-faceted play set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1573829474736-TNPC7VCR9BRTS4LZ4HWX/2.jpg Boulder & Shady Beaches Playgrounds This play equipment planned for Boulder Beach offers something new for both younger and older children. Stand-alone swinging, climbing, and balancing pieces will appeal to the older kids, and provide an approach to the multi-faceted play set. The play set includes two slides, a covered deck area, and a “Big Kahuna” fish climbing bridge. Nearby will be three swings, one enclosed to accommodate toddlers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1635359630984-DZNSN3FWRY0G4VQNFRWG/7.jpg Boulder & Shady Beaches Playgrounds The play set at Boulder Beach includes two slides, a covered deck area, and a “Big Kahuna” fish climbing bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1635359914613-JG3RPYFJCTER580QBRI5/10.jpg Boulder & Shady Beaches Playgrounds One of these bumblebee spring riders was installed at both Boulder and Shady Beaches. It is designed to accommodate a physically challenged child, and has space for two children. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/dog-park-gallery daily 0.75 2022-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1599013384629-0VAIMGPAFAF9C403T03A/DogParkDrawing.jpg Dog Park This graphic shows the proposed Lake Panorama dog park. If enough funds are raised for the park, it will be located at the corner of Sage Trail and RV Road, near the east campground. The layout plan was donated by Jim Tometich, who lives on Helen’s Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1599013384629-0VAIMGPAFAF9C403T03A/DogParkDrawing.jpg Dog Park This graphic shows the proposed Lake Panorama dog park. If enough funds are raised for the park, it will be located at the corner of Sage Trail and RV Road, near the east campground. The layout plan was donated by Jim Tometich, who lives on Helen’s Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666389540225-ZNMFZUG61CW64S17E4ED/1.jpg Dog Park Ann Rutledge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666389562487-VFZD5BZRCSZ9JNRFC01G/2.jpg Dog Park Bella Oxley & Rudy Herrick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666389579948-NEACACHG86DTVEVIXWHS/3.jpg Dog Park Cash Navarro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666389605645-OCYZR25Z9RRSZIE1YNQY/4.jpg Dog Park Harvey Rutledge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666389632602-ZEMU7DQIQ09NTO1UWG7Y/5.jpg Dog Park Jenni Russell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666389656433-1LCQF5JGCR2SZQUM200X/6.jpg Dog Park Keysa Russell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666389679530-UTR7JBLIM5KFWYYM4Z0J/7.jpg Dog Park Phoebe Wright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666389706037-EFL3QDW8SWXMW9TR7A9T/8.jpg Dog Park Toby Hanson https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/sunset-beach-playground-swings-gallery daily 0.75 2022-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1635355781510-7IOZ13T0BCEALL6A2R5U/swings.jpg Sunset Beach Playground Swings Crosby Wadle is shown on a swing at Boulder Beach. The same set of three swings will be installed at Sunset Beach in spring 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1635355781510-7IOZ13T0BCEALL6A2R5U/swings.jpg Sunset Beach Playground Swings Crosby Wadle is shown on a swing at Boulder Beach. The same set of three swings will be installed at Sunset Beach in spring 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666388491551-4LPG6WLT6QNRVGBW5WW7/swings.jpg Sunset Beach Playground Swings A new swing set with three swings was installed at Sunset Beach in late August 2022. Money raised at the 2021 Friends of Lake Panorama Beach Ball was used to purchase and install the swings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666388442417-BSH15IZR6W2ARZJVBKGU/SerenityWinston.jpg Sunset Beach Playground Swings Serenity Winston, granddaughter of Jill and Jay Schroeder, and great-granddaughter of Donna Smith, is shown enjoying the new toddler swing at Sunset Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666388464553-1KR0V8MIPP7REQ14H2GL/NadiaSchroeder.jpg Sunset Beach Playground Swings Enjoying one of the two new bench swings at Sunset Beach is Nadia Schroeder. Nadia is the granddaughter of Jill and Jay Schroeder, and great-granddaughter of Donna Smith. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/panorama-west-nature-trail-gallery daily 0.75 2022-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1667493184198-J9JUAVN66750U11XEJ04/head.jpg Panorama West Nature Trail The Panorama West Nature Trail is ready for visitors. This sign at the trailhead on Nicholl Drive includes a map of the trail, and there are directional signs on posts along the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1635362066328-KIO9P3TZSSAZ0FYVS15I/1.jpg Panorama West Nature Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1667493184198-J9JUAVN66750U11XEJ04/head.jpg Panorama West Nature Trail The Panorama West Nature Trail is ready for visitors. This sign at the trailhead on Nicholl Drive includes a map of the trail, and there are directional signs on posts along the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1667493213744-ZY4MBQ1MQH3WVO911VY9/post.jpg Panorama West Nature Trail The Panorama West Nature Trail is 2.25 miles in length for those who choose to include the optional three-quarters-mile loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1667493258692-31EJ5YCUUG2RUU8A7597/bench.jpg Panorama West Nature Trail There are two benches, one on the main portion of the trail, and one on the optional loop. Both are located in small clearings and provide great views, plus a place to rest. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/south-shore-recreational-project-2 daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1703014888097-6T8QGGDDUST8BGXHGT1D/Disc%2BGolf%2BMap.jpg South Shore Recreational Project The disc golf course features nine concrete tee pads, with nine metal basket targets. Alternate basket locations have been identified on four holes, with two on holes 2, 6 and 8, and three on the 9th hole. In 2024, players can expect these baskets to periodically be moved to these optional locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1635364993146-MVKJ12RAZU2BVGAKFIPQ/11.jpg South Shore Recreational Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1703014888097-6T8QGGDDUST8BGXHGT1D/Disc%2BGolf%2BMap.jpg South Shore Recreational Project The disc golf course features nine concrete tee pads, with nine metal basket targets. Alternate basket locations have been identified on four holes, with two on holes 2, 6 and 8, and three on the 9th hole. In 2024, players can expect these baskets to periodically be moved to these optional locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1703015049728-6BNO0BG4Z9S8ZDQQC5G2/Trail%2Boverview.jpg South Shore Recreational Project This aerial view of the south shore shows the various segments of the Lake Panorama trail system. The green trail is the largest loop, with the red, blue, yellow and orange trails offering a variety of distances and views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1703015198193-EEM5D4IJ4YOV9P2YL2OB/worth%2Bpic%2B1.jpg South Shore Recreational Project John Worth and his son Jesse Worth stand beside the basket on the first hole of the Lake Panorama disc golf course. John did most of the design of the course, with input from Jesse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1703015308481-614QL5XT01Q1KKBLCPCW/Trail%2Bpic%2B1.jpg South Shore Recreational Project Brown fiberglass posts are located at each junction of the trail system. There are five trail options, each designated with a different color. This marker shows the blue trail to the right, and the green trail continuing straight. Also shown is one of the blue fiberglass posts that designate the Panorama Schools cross country trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1703014175561-2MA6SNHVL9459YUTW7R8/parking+lot.png South Shore Recreational Project A fenced driveway begins at 5501 Chimra Road and leads to this parking lot that allows walk-through access to the south shore recreation area. Beyond the shelter are two markers, one points right to the first hole of the golf course, the other points left to the trail system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1703614831556-20DXJVDHAXME6SUEG3SX/1.jpg South Shore Recreational Project A portion of the Panorama Schools cross country trails for both junior high and high school runners is along a meadow area of native plants that cover 30 acres of land in the Conservation Reserve Program Pollinator Habitat Initiative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714507959941-W2XQ61D3ALRM5LLHOPFF/1.jpg South Shore Recreational Project Mark Dorhout and Steve Brannan had help from three eighth graders as they installed bluebird houses in the recreation area on Lake Panorama’s south shore. Shown left to right are Dorhout, Brannan, Cruz Stanley, Braden Bahrenfuss and Brody Steenblock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714507993017-SWG4K002LYLUIPK4MX4M/3.jpg South Shore Recreational Project This shelter was built last fall near the south shore recreation parking lot, with the picnic table added early this spring. Brown sign posts near the shelter point the way to the beginnings of the disc golf course to the right, and the trail system to the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714508005515-IAQVCIODQLNX7UG5HIHL/4.jpg South Shore Recreational Project This bluebird house is located near the main trailhead to the Lake Panorama trail system, tucked into a shady spot. A total of 16 birdhouses were installed on posts in various locations along the trail system, with some along the shoreline and some, like this one, in the meadow area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714508438840-DB2LKX1HO6QUVQWULMOS/1.jpg South Shore Recreational Project The fifth hole on the Lake Panorama disc golf course is a straight shot of 150 feet through a mild ravine to the basket on the other side. The hole is characterized by many trees and a tight fairway choke point of about 10 feet wide. The hole is sponsored by Hawkeye Molding, which is owned by Lana Leander and Ryan Gruhn. The couple also has donated a bench, which will be installed near this tee box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714508450765-9DYB6Q1G3VSEAQUFJI58/2.jpg South Shore Recreational Project Caution signs now are in place in three locations where the walking trail and disc golf fairways are close to each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714508465804-U49TLI6BXQ9URY6NDKFD/3.jpg South Shore Recreational Project The sixth hole on the Lake Panorama disc golf course is one of four holes that will eventually have two options for basket placements. One will be 225 feet from the tee box, with another 275 feet. This hole features a couple of trees in the middle of the fairway that players need to navigate. The hole is sponsored by Joshua & Mariah Tuggle, who chose the words “Tuggle & Cates Family” for their sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1720100947482-FMIGF8ZP532MSQE9M8PT/3.jpg South Shore Recreational Project A welcome sign recently was installed near the entrance to the Lake Panorama south shore recreation area. It includes a graphic of Lake Panorama, history of the project, donor recognition, rules and emergency contacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1720101043155-JQYNUM5PDOI5CYNQ41IC/2.jpg South Shore Recreational Project A sign at the trailhead of the Lake Panorama south shore trail was installed in late June. It includes a map of the trail system, trail option descriptions, and details on the native plants and wildlife along the trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1720100881472-LK3T6E8LK79CT3M90VJ8/1.jpg South Shore Recreational Project Four signs were installed in late May near the entrance to the disc golf course on Lake Panorama’s south shore. The large welcome sign includes a course map. Smaller signs feature rules for recreational play, a UDisc QR code to access the course map on a smart phone, and a warning sign about poison ivy. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/benches-at-beaches-2 daily 0.75 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666541935856-9UKCRQ4MBNJ1C2XBYS83/1.jpg Benches at Beaches Allen Family Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666541935856-9UKCRQ4MBNJ1C2XBYS83/1.jpg Benches at Beaches Allen Family Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666541960297-GL3XFCNE2OQO55STNRRX/lubeck.jpg Benches at Beaches Lubeck Family Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666541979969-UT54T3HNQ7MRPMEKUMKG/3.jpg Benches at Beaches Porath Family Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666541999302-5UD2BH95YA7A60C1HDQ6/4.jpg Benches at Beaches Priestley Family Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666541867225-J36PBYN04DI8NU542S7W/joh.jpg Benches at Beaches Brian & JoAnn Johnson Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666541891940-NXRS3HJM8JYMSGP7HM2K/bab.jpg Benches at Beaches Larry Babcock & Susan Thompson Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1667492391757-24YTPJWCHEDQF7894763/mccarty.jpg Benches at Beaches Cindy McCarty & Family Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1667492486799-LZGSQ0BZ84FKNDNALUQQ/daw.jpg Benches at Beaches Laurie Dawes Family Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1718633692156-B77UE36X9S1GXERGF634/Koberg.jpg Benches at Beaches - Koberg Family Bench Koberg Family Bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1730991558762-0UQW9PE3POIACP9WCTPZ/miller.jpg Benches at Beaches - Miller Family Bench Miller Family Bench https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/lpn-shade-sails-gallery daily 0.75 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666388904970-45C5YCCKTBBJ5U92R4LM/start.jpg LPN Shade Sails Gallery Installation of the two fabric sails took about two hours. On July 7, the sails were attached to the six poles that had been installed earlier in concrete footings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666388904970-45C5YCCKTBBJ5U92R4LM/start.jpg LPN Shade Sails Gallery Installation of the two fabric sails took about two hours. On July 7, the sails were attached to the six poles that had been installed earlier in concrete footings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666388927503-OX32ANUNUUT54ING59ZH/SailsMiddle..jpg LPN Shade Sails Gallery Installation of the two fabric sails took about two hours. On July 7, the sails were attached to the six poles that had been installed earlier in concrete footings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666388949990-AGBBYNWWIT4BUSUXIQFA/hirdPole.jpg LPN Shade Sails Gallery Sam Pieczynski, owner of Shade Sails of Iowa, which is located in Grimes, watches as the first sail that had been attached to two poles was stretched to reach to a third. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1666388971233-X15LOHAT32VHBQ7OMY76/NineWine.jpg LPN Shade Sails Gallery On August 1, couples who play in the Lake Panorama National Resort’s Nine and Wine series gathered under the shade sails while waiting for their hole assignments and team pairings. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/sunset-beach-sport-court daily 0.75 2023-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1670535379925-9B9O797CH971JC7IA3NT/1.jpg Sunset Beach Sport Court Sport Construction Midwest employees placed sports court tile on the concrete, and painted lines for both basketball and pickleball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1670535379925-9B9O797CH971JC7IA3NT/1.jpg Sunset Beach Sport Court Sport Construction Midwest employees placed sports court tile on the concrete, and painted lines for both basketball and pickleball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1670535399832-ATEOFJ1MGHP6WHGFQRXB/3.jpg Sunset Beach Sport Court The basketball lane is made of green tile. Black paint shows the basketball free throw line, lane and three-point arc. The regulation-sized pickleball court also is green tile, painted with white lines. The rest of the court is covered in blue tile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1692478942188-P5KMF46YNMN9JUJFW6LI/Sunset%2BSports%2BCourt%2B1.jpg Sunset Beach Sport Court Max Schrieber and his friend Grant Allan try out the new pickleball net and court at Sunset Beach. Max is the grandson of Merlin and Jody Muench, who live at Lake Panorama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1692478974696-Z80IPSYHDF3LSA1MA5EZ/Sunset%2BSports%2BCourt%2B2.jpg Sunset Beach Sport Court A portable pickleball net is a part of the new Sunset Beach sports court. The fully assembled net is on wheels, and can be stored along the fence when not in use, then rolled into place as needed. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/trees-planted-at-three-locations-2 daily 0.75 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714509605900-5F7ZR16JNURC2SBPVCJ9/1.jpg Trees Planted at Three Locations Larry Isom plants a sugar maple at Boulder Beach in an area where several large ash trees recently were removed. Donations to Friends of Lake Panorama for new trees that surpassed the original fundraising goals made it possible to plant this tree and four additional nursery trees at Boulder Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714509605900-5F7ZR16JNURC2SBPVCJ9/1.jpg Trees Planted at Three Locations Larry Isom plants a sugar maple at Boulder Beach in an area where several large ash trees recently were removed. Donations to Friends of Lake Panorama for new trees that surpassed the original fundraising goals made it possible to plant this tree and four additional nursery trees at Boulder Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714509619892-5OLLYLPDW0WTWKYL9ZDI/2.jpg Trees Planted at Three Locations Larry Isom with Isom Tree Farm plants a sugar maple along Panorama Road, which is the main west entrance to Lake Panorama. Recent donations made it possible to plant five sugar maples using a tree spade in this area, plus another nine nursery trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714509632521-90FRSWU4DJU7U8DQMLPZ/3.jpg Trees Planted at Three Locations This photo shows the tree spade after it has been disengaged from the ground and recently planted sugar maple along Panorama Road. Isom Tree farms used this equipment to plant five sugar maples in this area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714509643482-XDP2VHVXEMJWU9QANZOO/4.jpg Trees Planted at Three Locations This sugar maple was planted March 30 near the southwest corner of the sports court at Sunset Beach. This was the first of seven sugar maples Larry Isom transplanted from his family’s tree farm to locations at Lake Panorama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1714509657031-KGNOMPH0X9O33FKRAIBV/5.jpg Trees Planted at Three Locations Larry Isom plants an autumn blaze maple at Boulder Beach on a rainy day in late April. He planted 15 nursery trees over two days, with four at Boulder Beach, two at Sunset Beach and nine along Panorama Road at the west lake entrance. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/south-shore-dock-gallery daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1755635981697-2W4WJDFSR1UBZD1MDJHO/Dock.jpeg South Shore Dock Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1755635981697-2W4WJDFSR1UBZD1MDJHO/Dock.jpeg South Shore Dock Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1755635999682-2NPYSW732K6ILQWF7ULE/Dock1.jpeg South Shore Dock Gallery https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/sunset-beach-playground daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/board-of-directors daily 0.75 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1410363521024-BYE0RXYQI6ER5SAFNNG7/image-asset.png Board of Directors https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/donors daily 0.75 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1410363521024-BYE0RXYQI6ER5SAFNNG7/image-asset.png Donors https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/donate daily 0.75 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1410534793242-KXNC1VS6LCMSGIZ5H669/image-asset.png Donate https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/contact daily 0.75 2014-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1411574513426-LVR41M4RW9UQKTKNUVPC/image-asset.png Contact https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/home daily 1.0 2025-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1410363521024-BYE0RXYQI6ER5SAFNNG7/image-asset.png Home https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/news-summary daily 0.75 2014-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1412002752504-SI56IWQYIW6GZX6Z9P1E/image-asset.png News https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/lpn-resort-signs daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/joe-scheiring-memorial-bench-1 daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/sports-court-project daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/panorama-west-rain-garden daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/mcluen-estate-gift-1 daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1506457558600-WHRSZRQQIQ6D5JU3OU4U/McLuens McLuen Estate Gift https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/dr-david-wang-memorial daily 0.75 2018-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1543866772649-UBMRSQX5L4Z925NI2LXG/Dr.+David+Wang+Memorial.jpg Dr. David Wang Memorial Cassie, Tony and Grace Wang are shown in the LPN dining room with a plaque honoring Dr. David Wang, who passed away in 2002. The Wang family made a donation to Friends of Lake Panorama in his memory, with some of the money used to update the dining room. The updates include new chairs, artwork, tables and tabletop accessories. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/boulder-shady-playgrounds daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1611786420890-PBHTL4N1YVI314HEJAX9/image.jpg Boulder & Shady Beaches Playgrounds The Shady Beach playground opened in late October, just in time for a few days of Indian Summer. Enjoying the multi-faceted playset are, left to right, Eliana, Tyler and Isabel Spradling. They are the children of Joe and Nicole Spradling of Des Moines, and grandchildren of Jim and Emily Spradling of Lake Panorama. https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/dog-park daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/sunset-beach-playground-swings daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/panorama-west-nature-trail daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/sunset-beach-sports-court daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/south-shore-recreational-project daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/benches-at-beaches daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/lpn-shade-sails daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/cb2056f9-c4ee-44fe-bb22-cfa814423b37/Shade+Sail.jpg LPN Shade Sails - Make it stand out 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1648650570700-XRQNEB892W2NCHDS76GC/Shade%2BSail.jpg LPN Shade Sails https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/trees-planted-at-three-locatoins daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/lpn-capital-fundraising-campaign daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/finished-projects daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/south-shore-dock daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1755635981697-2W4WJDFSR1UBZD1MDJHO/Dock.jpeg South Shore Dock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/1755635999682-2NPYSW732K6ILQWF7ULE/Dock1.jpeg South Shore Dock https://www.friendsoflakepanorama.org/beach-walking-paths daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/edab9da5-7089-44aa-9216-e756884e4fe9/Boulder+Beach+Walking+Path.png Beach Walking Paths - Make it stand out 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dbc8b0e4b0c0c4d0700f7d/e3e34bfe-5964-4044-b4d5-fb559c4b9610/Sunset+Beach+Walking+Path.png Beach Walking Paths - Make it stand out 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.