The Log Cabin at Steve Cox Memorial Park recently underwent mechanical upgrades to  improve air quality and increase climate resilience.   

New upgrades were achieved thanks to an intentional approach by King County Parks, ambitious targets in the County’s Strategic Climate Action Plan, and fast work to quickly deploy a grant the King County Executive Climate Office (ECO) received from the Department of Ecology, supported by Washington state Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding. The grant helped cover the costs of weatherization improvements in homes, childcare facilities, adult family homes, and community centers near airports – including the Log Cabin. 

Crews began and finished the work in less than three months. The hope is that the project will reduce energy and fossil fuel use while bringing 1,880 cubic feet per minute of fresh air into the gym, 200 cubic feet per minute of fresh air into the staff office, and additional outside air into the downstairs kitchen space. But what that truly means for the community is a better, healthier experience while enjoying recreation.  

Enormous thanks to all of the teams and crews that helped make the upgrades possible!