Cypress Creek Renewables Supports Fundraising Efforts for New Aquatic Center at City of Yakima’s MLK, Jr. Park
Aug. 2, 2024, Yakima, WA – Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) and the City of Yakima are pleased to announce Cypress Creek’s recent $50,000 contribution to support operations and maintenance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Aquatic Center.
The Aquatic Center broke ground in May of 2024 and is expected to open next year. The facility will provide engaging activities for youth, families, and seniors in the community, including swim lessons and water safety classes. The vision for an Aquatic Center has been years in the making and has progressed thanks to the leadership of the City of Yakima, Yakima County, the Washington State Legislature, the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington and the Yakima Valley Community Foundation (YVCF).
Cypress Creek is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates and is pleased to announce its support for the development of this important project.
“We are honored to be a small part of the development of the Aquatic Center at MLK, Jr. Park,” said John Hanks, Director of Development at Cypress Creek. “Facilities of this nature are great additions to the recreational and economic fabric of a community, and we are excited to be part of such an effort.”
State Senator Curtis King, one of the community leaders working on this project, expressed his gratitude for the donation, stating “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Cypress Creek for their investment in this vital community project. We are thrilled to see this project moving forward and know it will benefit our youth and the entire community for years to come.”
The original pool at MLK, Jr. Park was closed in 2006. In 2005, both the Miller Pool in Northeast Yakima and Eisenhower Pool to the West of the City also closed. The new Aquatic Center is a much-needed addition for the City of Yakima and is expected to be complete in Summer 2025.
More information about the YVCF and how to donate to the Aquatic Center Fund is available at yakimavalleycf.org
About Cypress Creek Energy
Cypress Creek Energy is a U.S. independent power producer and developer of energy infrastructure designed to meet the nation’s rapidly growing demand for reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity. Built on more than a decade of experience developing, financing, owning, and operating energy assets, the company delivers integrated solar, storage, and firm capacity solutions that serve utilities, communities, and large-load customers.
Cypress Creek believes energy infrastructure should create lasting value beyond generating affordable, sustainable electricity. Through responsible development, long-term ownership, and meaningful community partnerships, the company is committed to strengthening the places where it lives, works, and builds. Since inception, Cypress Creek has commercialized 19 GW of projects and today has more than 6.8 GW of assets operating or under construction, along with a 19 GW development pipeline. Through Cypress Creek Solutions, its in-house operations and maintenance platform, their experienced team manages more than 8.6 GW of energy assets for both Cypress Creek and third-party owners across 24 states.