The Miracle League of East Texas is excited to report that they are in the “7th inning stretch” for construction of the half-acre baseball facility designed to provide a fully accessible and safe playing field for children with mental and physical challenges. The $750,000 project has been five (5) years in the making, and is coming to fruition thanks to the support of a large number of local organizations, businesses and individuals, as well as some heavy hitters outside of East Texas. The Globe Life Texas Rangers Grant Program has donated $20,000 to the project, and Chris Davis, Major League baseball player and Longview native, recently donated $50,000.
Current activity construction includes the restroom facilities, surface installation, and the Wall of Fame. Per Casey Beddingfield of RLM General Contractors, the restrooms include two (2) family rooms complete with showers, and stalls which actually exceed the ADA requirements for such structures. An equipment storage room, and mechanical equipment room are attached to one end of the building. The specialized rubber surface for the playing field began today.
Check out Casey at the field in CBS19's latest update here.
Current activity construction includes the restroom facilities, surface installation, and the Wall of Fame. Per Casey Beddingfield of RLM General Contractors, the restrooms include two (2) family rooms complete with showers, and stalls which actually exceed the ADA requirements for such structures. An equipment storage room, and mechanical equipment room are attached to one end of the building. The specialized rubber surface for the playing field began today.
Check out Casey at the field in CBS19's latest update here.
Crews started installing the specialized field on March 30, 2017.
