Miracle League Field Groundbreaking Set In Horsham

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —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, said it is "honored to be a part of the amazing project."

The builder said it would be assisting Miracle League of Horsham with creating a fully accessible soft-surface field for athletes of all ages with physical and cognitive disabilities.

"We cannot wait to share the finished project with the community," Harth Builders said in a Facebook post. Click here to donate to the project.

Miracle League representatives recently were before the Horsham Township Council to show its plans to new council members Samantha Slaff and Ellen Zschunke.

"The Miracle Field of Horsham is an exciting opportunity for our local community and the region beyond," Zschunke told Patch Thursday. "Bill (Slaymaker) and Nancy (Kirby) have done a remarkable job of bringing this vision to life and ensuring an accessible playing field for all levels. Their forward-thinking design includes features that will enhance and transform its use for generations to come.

A 5K and groundbreaking is planned for April 6 at Deep Meadow Park.

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.

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.

Some features of the new Miracle Field of Horsham include:

• Three bathrooms.
• The largest field of its kind in the country (225' from home plate to center field).
• A valet lane allowing those who need to drop off children easy access to the field. This will help parents with children who use wheelchairs and walkers.
• 25 new handicapped parking spots including van-accessible parking.
• Shaded spectator seating area.
• A field large enough to accommodate not just baseball but other athletic activities, including veterans league softball, and other wheelchair sports.

(Artist renderings courtesy of Hart Builders)