The Lions Park Shade project addresses the need for places of refuge throughout the park for the casual park user.  While the park has inherited a beautiful shaded forest, the rest of the 40-acre park can become unbearable in the heat of summer in West Alabama. This project aims to extend the shade past the forest along different areas of the walking trail, creating opportunities for rest, relaxation, and gathering. These newly defined areas will provide greater amenities for recreation and leisure in Lions Park.