OVERVIEW
The Allegheny County Parks Foundation worked in partnership with Allegheny County to develop the plan and solicit funds in support of a new meadow in Deer Lakes Park. The Deer Lakes Park Barn Solar Meadow project planted a 3.5-acre wildflower meadow next to the recently installed solar array. The goal of the solar array is to provide the electricity needed to achieve Allegheny County’s net zero energy goals in the park. The new meadow will reduce stormwater runoff flows, provide critical pollinator habitat, and reduce the need to mow while enhancing the park’s beauty. The meadow planting is located near the park office barn, which is accessed from Baileys Run Road. The meadow was seeded in fall 2024.
PARTNERS
Allegheny County
FUNDING
The Allegheny County Parks Foundation helped raise the funds for this project. Funding is provided by:
- Alcoa Foundation
- Allegheny County