Groundbreaking for the Miracle League field at Dunham Recreation Complex will take place this morning at 11 AM.
The field will become the permanent home of the
Miracle League of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and the
Cincinnati Recreation Commission's (CRC) Adapted Baseball Program.
The synthetic rubber surface is designed to be safer and more accessible to children with disabilities.
Designed by
GBBN Architects, the field is scheduled for completion in April 2009.
Other improvements will include covered dugouts, an adjacent family pavilion with ADA-accessible restrooms, and access to the Otto Armleder Memorial Regional Aquatic Complex.
Operating under the belief that "every child deserves a chance to play baseball," there are currently 200 Miracle League organizations across the country serving more than 80,000 children.
Local partners in the Miracle League include the CRC, the
Reds Community Fund, and the
Rotary Club of Cincinnati.
The Reds Community Fund is continuing to raise funds for the project through the sale of commemorative bricks and pavers.
Writer:
Kevin LeMasterSource: Miracle League of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Rendering courtesy of Miracle League of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and GBBN Architects.
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