Politics & Government

Miracle League Field Construction Begins In Horsham

Opening Day is set for the spring for the Horsham field that will opportunities for individuals with disabilities to play baseball.

Harth Builders will be helping Miracle League of Horsham build its field. Construction on the new field recently began in Horsham Township.
Harth Builders will be helping Miracle League of Horsham build its field. Construction on the new field recently began in Horsham Township. (Anna Bush)

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —More than six months after breaking ground, construction on the new Miracle Field of Horsham has begun.

Township officials recently announced that the parking lot at Deep Meadow Park and the limestone walking trail behind the playground will be closed temporarily for a couple of weeks for the initial phase of construction of the new Miracle Field.

Opening Day is set for Spring 2025, organizers said.

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Through its affiliation with Horsham Little League, the Miracle Field of Horsham will provide opportunities for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities to play baseball and softball in a safe and inclusive environment where they will find comfort, friendship, and a sense of belonging.

Horsham officials have said they're hoping the field can be the gem to upgrade township parks around, serving as the centerpiece for upgrades to Deep Meadow Park.

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The field will have some special features: a drop-off area for players and equipment, an announcer’s booth, stands in front of the booth and on the sides of each dugout, an indoor sensory playroom, a sensory garden, and a fence around the outfield.

A remodeling firm is on board to help make the Miracle League of Horsham field a reality.

Harth Builders, a design-build remodeling firm serving the Central Bucks and Central Montgomery counties, will assist with creating a fully accessible soft-surface field for athletes of all ages with physical and cognitive disabilities.

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