Miracle League Field opens in Las Vegas

I don’t remember who won the World Series, but I’ll never forget Saturday’s opening of the Miracle League Field at 101 S. Rancho Drive.

The field is specially designed to accommodate children with disabilities. With its rubberized surface, bright yellow foul poles, sound system, snack bar, and army of volunteers, the field is an incredible addition to the community.

Local attorney Tim McGarry and Co-Pastors Ginger and David Jarman of adjacent First Christian Church are the driving forces behind the ballpark’s creation. Their group is affiliated with the national Miracle League organization.

The field was constructed through the generous support of the Engelstad Family Foundation.

With big-league stars Jerry Reuss and Bill Madlock helping out, and Mayor Oscar Goodman throwing a first-pitch strike, the game commenced with a capacity crowd in attendance. Dave Courvoisier of KLAS-TV emceed the event.

Goodman and Ward 5 City Councilman Ricki Barlow seemed genuinely proud of the ballpark and all it represented.

The league is scheduled to begin in the spring. For more information, go to miracleleaguelasvegas.com.