Name That Field

The city's Recreation and Parks Department is asking for public comment on a proposal to name the Lee Center Softball Field, located at 1108 Jefferson Street, “The Kelley Cares Miracle Field.”

Comment will be accepted through July 23.

A Miracle Field is a rubberized surface baseball diamond enabling individuals with special needs the opportunity to play outdoor sports in a productive environment. The proposal was forwarded by the Miracle League of Alexandria in response to the Kelley Cares Foundation’s support of the City of Alexandria’s therapeutic recreation program over the past several years.

The Kelley Cares Foundation has been instrumental in supporting the needs of the therapeutic recreation community for several years by donating significant funds and equipment to the city for use in the Therapeutic Recreation program, according to a statement from the city.

The foundation has contributed or fully funded equipment such as a multi-sensory room, a passenger van for the transport of special needs individuals, a mobile multi-sensory lab for use at Alexandria City Public Schools and technical equipment.

Send comments via email to jack.browand@alexandriava.gov, subject line: Kelley Cares Miracle Field, or by mail to Recreation and Parks, Attn: Jack Browand, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria VA 22314.