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Andrew Robert Danowitz <adanowit@calpoly.edu>
Sent:Monday, February 2, 2026
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Laguna Lake Golf Course Study Session - February 3, 2026 - Agenda Item #7
Dear Members of the City Council,
I am writing as a longtime resident and passionate supporter of our community’s recreational resources
to urge you to maintain and preserve the Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course as a valued public asset.
The Laguna Lake Golf Course is a unique community-oriented facility that serves residents of all ages
and abilities. The course offers a ten-hole executive-length layout that provides affordable recreation to
beginners, families, youth, seniors, and experienced golfers alike. Its low fees and welcoming
atmosphere make it the most affordable public course on the Central Coast.
This municipal golf course also plays an important role in community programming and youth
development. From partnerships with First Tee’s youth golf programs to school and college
collaborations that introduce kids and students to the game and life-skills learning, Laguna Lake
supports health, education, and inclusion in ways that few other facilities in the city do.
Moreover, the course contributes to the quality of life in San Luis Obispo, reinforcing our city’s reputation
as a place that values active outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyles.
While I understand that the city faces many competing fiscal and land-use demands, I believe that
preserving the Laguna Lake Golf Course aligns strongly with our community’s values. Public golf courses
like Laguna Lake are rare assets — affordable, inclusive, and supportive of family and youth engagement.
They also foster community cohesion and wellness in ways that parks and recreation facilities uniquely
can.
Please consider the following actions:
Prioritize the course’s preservation and repair/renovation in upcoming budget deliberations.
Explore partnerships or community-supported management options to sustain operations
sustainably.
Increase public outreach around the course’s value and potential enhancements that benefit all
residents.
Thank you for your time, your service, and for listening to the voices of community members who care
deeply about preserving what makes San Luis Obispo a vibrant and inclusive place to live.
Sincerely,
Andrew Danowitz
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