Seattle Parks expects to restore historic Camp Long lodge, but questions remain

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The historic lodge at Camp Long in West Seattle was badly damaged in a fire in November. The cost to repair it has yet to be determined.

The lodge at Camp Long in West Seattle dates to the early 1940s; it was struck by an arsonist in November 2024 and authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage. in November believed to be arson, and the extent of the damage – and the cost to repair it – have yet to be fully determined. Also unknown is if and when the lodge, which hosts recreation programs and other activities, will reopen.

The stabilization work is focused on maintaining the lodge structure and preventing any further damage until a long-term project can be scoped, designed, and completed. The scope of the stabilization work will include selective demolition of the damaged parts of roof, assessment and shoring of walls that need support, carting-out of debris, and ventilating the building to dry it out.

Documented the damage to structures, met with insurance representatives and initiated an insurance claim;Began working with an architect to outline a scope of stabilization work to the lodge; andThe park is currently open for use, and there are port-a-potties on site. We are working on a plan to see if we can still offer environmental education programs without the use of the building. Start date on programs is still TBD.

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