Men's, Women's Soccer Team Serve at Ankeny Miracle Park

(8/20/2016) Ankeny, IA - Twenty student athletes from the Eagle men's and women's soccer teams had the privilege of helping out at the Ankeny Miracle League this past Saturday. The athletes served alongside the participants, assisting the athletes in batting, fielding, and running as they played an exciting game of softball. 

The Miracle Park Project is a $1.7 million public-private partnership between the City of Ankeny and the Ankeny Kiwanis Club. The fundraising effort began in 2012 to construct the second Miracle League Field in Iowa but the first was a co-located All-Inclusive Playground to benefit youth with special needs. The Miracle Park Project is located in Hawkeye Park, which is one of Ankeny's most prominent parks. The park is centrally located, with high visibility and convenient parking in close proximity to the park.

Construction began in Fall 2012 and the Miracle League Field opened on September 7, 2013 for the first Ankeny Kiwanis Miracle League season. On September 27, 2014 the first phase, the 5-12 year old section, of the All-Inclusive Playground was opened to the public. The restroom and concession facility also opened up in the fall. On May 2, 2015, the final two phases, the 2-5 year old section and the stand alone equipment, were completed and made available for public access.

For  more information on the Miracle Park Project click here.  

The Eagles Athletic Department would like to thank the fans, participants, and Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department for the opportunity to serve in this way!