Athlete Highlight: Allie

Allie is kicking off her 6th season of Miracle League baseball this year! She loves playing because it’s the one place where she can simply be with her friends, have fun, and feel completely at home. The joy she feels when she steps onto the field each season keeps her coming back year after year. 

                                                 

At the park, Allie gets the chance to step away from family and caregivers and enjoy her independence on the field. That freedom means everything. It gives her the confidence to be herself, build friendships, and experience the excitement of being part of a team. 

She especially loves that Miracle Park is built on true inclusion for all people, creating a space where everyone belongs. And she’s already counting down the days until Phase 2 opens so she can try something new and start playing basketball next.

Athlete Highlight: Chris

One word Chris’ family uses to describe Miracle Park is amazing. After just one season in Miracle League, it has already become a place filled with fun, friendships, and unforgettable moments. Chris says his favorite part is simple, it’s always a great time being there with friends.

Chris is naturally social and loves meeting new people. Miracle League has given him a place where he truly feels like part of a team and a community. Being surrounded by peers and teammates has helped him build friendships and confidence while doing something he loves. His family is grateful that Chris has such a wonderful outdoor park where he can play safely with his peers. The welcoming environment has helped him feel comfortable being himself. Chris loves to talk, share his thoughts with everyone, and proudly celebrate his hard work, especially by wearing his medal everywhere he goes. 

Looking ahead, Chris is excited for Phase 2 and the chance to play flag football and basketball. His family says Miracle Park is a beautiful place where everyone is loving, accepting, and friendly, a safe space where Chris can explore, grow, and spend time with the people he proudly calls his friends. They also want to give a special thank you to Terry, who they say is amazing and has been such a joy to meet. Chris’ family is also incredibly thankful for the coaches and volunteers, whose patience, support, and genuine joy help make Miracle League such a special experience for everyone.

Athlete Highlight: Elijah Lomax

Elijah Lomax has been playing the in the Miracle League too many seasons to count! He loves having a place to go leisurely solo and with others. His mom Tiffiney, loves that the park supports all abilities, whether you come to watch and support the players, play, or volunteer!

Tiffiney says, "This is where a lot of different people come together of different backgrounds and abilities along with different ages. It is really a blessing to the community. I hope everyone knows how blessed they are to have this in their town."

He looks forward to playing soccer, basketball, flag football, and fishing after Phase 2 opens.

October 30 Overview of the Miracle Park Construction

Overall view of the park on October 30, 2025

Photos credit: Robbie Conley. 

Miracle League Field #2 - area sponsored by Founders Federal Credit Union.

The patio area closest to this field is sponsored by Linda and John Godbold.  The area on the other side is sponsored by York County Natural Gas Authority. 

The Multi-purpose field, made of the same material as the Miracle League baseball fields is 60 x 40 yards and have two entrances allowing for multiple games at once!  We have two sponsors of this area.  The left side is Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company/The Mauldin Family, and the right side is sponsored by The Carolina Panthers and Nicole and David Tepper Foundation.

The Pond area, which will have programed therapeudic fishing (not public) is sponsored by The Springs Close Foundation, Close and Hart family members, and Springsteen Foundation/Springs Creative. The trails around the pond and park are sponsored by The Craze Family.  This pond will also have a dock sponsored by The Hirim and Linda Hutchinson Family.

The Retail Space (Phase 3) area is sponsored by Warren Norman Company and the building is operated, maintained, and funded by MaxAbilities of York County

Phase 1
The one-of-a-kind playground has thousands of visitors each month - it is loved and well used!  Phase 1 is Universal Design Certified Gold Level.  This area of the park is sponsored by Comporium.  The area leading towards the playground on the right side is sponsored by The Lazenby Family/Blue Goose Studios.

The Traditiional baseball field and Miracle League #1 sit just behind the Fire Station on Cherry Rd.  This year we had 186 athletes from ages 5-78 years old!  The Miracle League Field #1 and scoreboard are sponsored by Williams & Fudge.

 

Rock Hill Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department operates and maintains the park, The City of Rock Hill is a major donor to the overall park, along with the State of South Carolina.

Other areas are still avalible to be sponsored with a Major Donation, email RockHillMiraclePark@gmail.com to learn more.

Phase 2 and 3 updates

Phase 2 is under construction 

Click here to learn more about 

Miracle Park's next phases and view renderings.

The next park phase of the park will include:

• A large 60x40 yards multi-purpose field suitable for flag football, bocce, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, kickball, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and other programming

• A second Miracle League baseball field

• A 2,600-square-foot Education Building, providing indoor space f
  
  or programming, theme nights, training, workshops, meetings, dances, parties, arts and crafts, adaptive equipment storage, and more

• Additional parking

• A programed therapeutic fishing pond with Walking Trails

Watch below to learn WHY this park is so important!

Phase 3

In addition, an 8200-square-foot retail Space is being built at the corner of Richmond Drive and Cherry Road. This space is being funded and operated by MaxAbilities to train, employ, and serve people of all abilities.  This will include meaningful workforce development opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through this retail space, Miracle Park aims to provide education, coaching, resume-building, and pathways to permanent employment.

Our partnership with MaxAbilities of York County, whose mission is to maximize abilities by Teaching, Empowering, Advocating, and Mentoring, brings invaluable expertise in inclusive workforce development. MaxAbilities is committed to supporting future tenants with job coaching and employee placement services to ensure all individuals have the opportunity to thrive in the workplace.