The field is designed for players of all abilities, including those using wheelchairs or walkers.
The official dedication of the Kelley Cares Miracle Field is set for Saturday evening at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center. The ceremony begins at 5 p.m., followed by a demonstration game with participants in the Miracle Baseball League of Alexandria. City officials and other community members also will play a whiffle ball game during the event. The field is a rubberized surface baseball diamond enabling people with special needs the opportunity to play outdoor sports in a quality environment, also allowing wheelchairs and walkers to be used safely. A Wall of Fame has been erected to recognize field donors and a local artist will paint a mural, incorporating features from therapeutic recreation classes, on a nearby building. The Kelley …
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Foundation donated $40,000 for construction of Miracle Field.
Alexandria City Council moved on Saturday name the Lee Center softball field “The Kelley Cares Miracle Field.” Construction of a synthetic turf baseball diamond at 1108 Jefferson St. designed specifically for use by individuals with special needs is currently underway. The surface will be entirely covered in a rubber-like compound that allows a cushioned surface for wheelchairs, walkers and more. The main focus is to allow those with special needs to play diamond sports in an inclusive environment. Council approved naming the field after the Kelley Cares Foundation following a recommendation from the Miracle League of Alexandria. The Kelley Cares Foundation has raised thousands of dollars for the city’s therapeutic recreation program in …
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Vice Mayor Kerry Donley urges completion by September for full use of the field in fall season.
City staff said this week before council that vendor selection for the new Miracle Field should occur within the next two weeks and plans are on track to open the new field in September. The field, which will be located near the Nannie J. Lee Center, is designed to support the Miracle League Program of Alexandria, which provides an accessible and fun environment for individuals with special needs and others to enjoy sports activities. Vice Mayor Kerry Donley urged staff to stay on track with construction of the new field so that the momentum for the project continues. “We’d like to see us hit that target of September so we can commission the field so that it’s used” for that sports season, he said. “It’s a tremendous advancement for …
Linda Kelly
7:40 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
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