Death Valley National Park
Shade Canopies
Shade Canopies
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National Monument
1933 National Park 1994 Park Size 3.4 million acres, 91% wilderness Annual Visitors 1.1 million Park Fee $30 Superintendent Mike Reynolds Park Partner Death Valley Natural History Association Location Inyo and San Bernardino Counties, CA, Nye County, NV |
Death Valley National Park is a land of vast extremes - the lowest elevation in North America, home of the very rare pupfish, and of course, the hottest temperatures ever recorded. In an era of global climate change, Death Valley has consistently broken its own records for heat.
By 2021, shade canopies over the courtyard at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center had started to rip and fail due to the harsh desert conditions, with the result that this popular location was less welcoming for ranger programs, temporary exhibits, special events, and relaxation. The Fund for People in Parks provided a grant to the Death Valley Natural History Association to replace the shade canopies so that now all visitors have a comfortable place to rest and gather. Project Cost: $15,531 Project Completed: 2022 The Fund for People in Parks: $9,700 Death Valley Natural History Association: $3,315 National Park Service: $2,516 Each shade structure is centered in large concrete planter, which is often used for visitor seating. With the holes repaired, the area can be used for family lunches, ranger talks, and other activities. Given Death Valley’s intense sun, having available shade often dictates where visitors spend their time."
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