You’ve heard me sing the praises of Rochester Challenger Miracle Field many times here in this blog. This incredible facility provides adults and children with developmental, physical or intellectual disabilities a barrier-free, safe, accessible place to experience the health benefits and joy of play through baseball, other team sports, and adaptive recreational equipment.
Miracle Field is nationally respected, and since its completion in 2017, has served as a model for other communities across the country to rally support and build their own fields. Located in Ridge Park adjacent to the Webster Town Hall on Ridge Rd., it’s an amazing example of what dedicated volunteer and community support can accomplish, and is a huge point of pride for our town.
The centerpiece of the facility is a cushioned, fully wheelchair-accessible baseball field with bases and a pitching mound painted onto the surface so that there are no raised obstacles, and extra-large dugouts designed to accommodate wheelchairs and other apparatus. There’s also a concession stand, restrooms and a pavilion with picnic tables.
If you’ve never stopped by to see Miracle Field, you really should. And right now, you’ll see that this incredible facility is getting even better, with the addition of a new pavilion, designed to provide athletes and their families a warm, safe, and welcoming space to gather before and after games.
The new space, which is being built on the south side of the existing concession stand, will be a spacious 32′ x 34′. It’ll be enclosed by garage doors which will block the stiff westerly winds and can be opened or closed depending on the weather. That’ll be especially appreciated during winter events, and the extra space will mean Miracle Field administrators will no longer have to rent expensive tents.
Construction began weeks ago and is proceeding apace, but the project has experienced some unexpected rising costs. So a GoFundMe page has been established to help raise the necessary funds.
Click here to donate and know that every dollar will go to supporting some very special athletes.
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(posted 10/31/2025)
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