GUEST SERVICES DIRECTORY

The Captain’s Pick

The Captain’s Pick is located within the Lake Panorama National clubhouse. The menu includes a broad selection of food and drinks to enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere. We encourage you to visit our restaurant while staying with us. Current hours of operation and the menu can be found on our website.

Lake Panorama National Golf Course

Lake Panorama National Golf Course offers one of the best-conditioned courses in Iowa. Open to the public, the course also offers seasonal golf passes, stay-and-play golf packages and corporate golf outings.

Iowa Section PGA and Iowa Golf Association tournaments are held at the course each year, a testament to the course's quality. The par-72 course, designed in 1971 by Richard Watson, offers 18 holes with a variety of yardages.

There are five ponds that impact seven holes. The course contour is fairly flat on the front side and rolling on the back. The two sides complement each other, making all 18 holes an extraordinary experience.

The golf course also has a driving range, pitching/chipping area, and putting green that can be used by guests of the Resort. Driving range balls may be purchased in the pro shop.

Tee Times can be made online up to 14 days in advance or by calling (641) 755-2024.

Panorama West Golf Course

The Panorama West golf course is located on the west side of Lake Panorama, north of Highway 44 and east of Redwood Avenue. Play on the course is first-come, first-served, except on weekends and holidays when tee times are recommended. A limited number of rental golf carts are available during the season.

Each hole is a par-3, with the option to play from par-4 tees on five holes. Total yardage from the par-3 tee boxes is 1,378 yards. Players hitting from the five par-4 tee boxes, plus the par-3 tee boxes on the other four holes, face 1,749 yards.

Tee Times can be made by calling (641) 755-2250.

Fitness Room

Resort guests have access to our fitness room located in the clubhouse. The fitness room has treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals and a weight machine. Enter through the west entrance of the clubhouse and pick-up an access card from the pro shop desk. Guests must obey all posted rules. Failure to do so will result in loss of access. Call guest services for current hours.

Swimming Pool

Resort guests have access to the swimming pool located on the south side of the clubhouse. The pool is open from Memorial Day through September 30. Public swimming begins daily at 10:30 a.m. Enter through the west entrance of the clubhouse. All pool guests must check-in at the pro shop where they will be given wristbands for the day. Guests must obey all posted rules. Failure to do so will result in loss of access. Call guest services for current hours.

Tennis, Pickleball and Basketball Courts

Guests of the Resort may use the sports courts located at Boulder Beach. These courts include one regulation tennis court, two regulation pickleball courts and a basketball court that is slightly smaller than regulation size. The courts are open daylight hours on a first-come, first-served basis. Tennis, pickleball and basketball equipment may be borrowed from the guest services desk during office hours.

Beaches

Lake Panorama’s main beach, Boulder Beach, is just a short walk from your unit. This beach has sand volleyball, sports courts and a playground.

Two other beaches are located on the west side of Lake Panorama. Shady Beach and Sunset Beach also have sand volleyball and playgrounds.

All beaches have boat docks, picnic shelters, and permanent restrooms.

Swimming is allowed during posted hours and only within the roped in areas. No lifeguards are on duty.

South Shore Recreation Area - Disc Golf & Hiking

A driveway begins at 5501 Chimra Road and leads to a parking lot that provides walk-through access to the recreation area. Near the parking lot, there is a small shelter equipped with a picnic table. Beyond the shelter, two markers are present: one points towards the first hole of the golf course, while the other points to the trail system.

The nine-hole disc golf course features various distances and terrains. Tee signs with details about each hole are located near the tee boxes, and equipment may be borrowed from the guest services desk during office hours.

For the trails, several sections have been combined into a single system offering a range of lengths and difficulty levels. Walking the full loop down to the shoreline and back through the meadow area will cover two miles, with over one mile along the Lake Panorama shoreline. Four other options are available for shorter distances. Trail markers indicate each junction within the trail system.

Panorama West Nature Trail

Parking is in a cul-de-sac at the end of Nicholl Drive, which intersects with Panorama Road south of the Panorama West clubhouse. Users are encouraged to snap a photo of the trailhead sign near the parking area to help them navigate the trail. At the three-quarters-mile mark, there is an optional three-quarters of a mile loop. Those who use the official trail, plus the optional loop, will complete 2.25 miles. The trail winds through grassy open areas and timber.

Boating

Lake Panorama does not offer any boat rentals. Townhome guests may purchase a temporary boating permit for Lake Panorama during your stay. Call the Lake Panorama Association office at (641) 755-2301 with questions and to handle paperwork and payment. Boating permits will not be sold outside of regular Lake Panorama Association office hours of Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fishing

Fishing is permitted from the shore at Boulder Beach. The lake is stocked with a variety of game fish including bass, crappie, catfish, blue gill, northern pike and walleye. There also is a pond located near the Panorama West golf course per posted signage. No fishing of LPN golf course ponds are allowed.

An Iowa fishing license is required and can be purchased at the Lake Panorama Association’s office (641-755-2301) during normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Licenses also can be purchased at Lake Lumber (641-755-2385) located at 405 East Clay in Panora.

Biking

The Raccoon River Valley Trail is a well-known 72-mile loop that was once a railway turned into a multi-use recreational trail. It's regarded as the longest paved loop trail in the country, linking 14 central Iowa towns for outdoor activities. Whether you're a biking or running fan, or just want to explore Iowa's scenery with your family, this trail is a great choice. With 89 miles of trail, 14 towns, and diverse natural views, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Discover the special attractions in each town along the trail!

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