just over a decade since the village of cottage grove<\/a> dedicated a parkland area in honor of a local philanthropist, phoebe bakken, the community\u2019s parks and recreation<\/a> department has been steadily adding new attractions in phoebe bakken memorial park. the 38-acre park is home to several athletic fields<\/a> and a rugby pitch while the addition of two age-appropriate playgrounds in recent years further enhanced the park\u2019s draw. other recent installations include a 2,900-square-foot shelter building with restrooms and a 2,500-square-foot splash pad<\/a> adjacent to the playgrounds.<\/p>\n
in 2020, snyder & associates was brought on board to develop a plan for a \u201cmiracle field\u201d that required integration into the overall design and framework of the existing bakken park master plan. designed to allow children and adults with disabilities to safely play baseball, miracle fields have been growing in popularity for over two decades<\/a>. instead of the grass and dirt found on a typical baseball field, a miracle field diamond and outfield are made of a custom-designed, rubberized turf material<\/a> that provides athletes with a flat, cushioned surface, free of obstacles. the bases are flat, as well, allowing the players with disabilities to run, walk, or roll a wheelchair without fear of injury. likewise, the concourse, player dugouts, and bleacher areas are all ada compliant.<\/p>\n
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the village of cottage grove’s new miracle league field rendering.<\/p><\/div>\n
material sourcing & design challenges addressed through coordination<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nspearheaded by another local humanitarian, bill schultz, and coordinated by greg sweeney, the miracle league of dane county was founded to raise the necessary funds for bringing the field to reality. because of the organization\u2019s non-profit status, our team went to great lengths to source equipment and materials at reduced rates in order to build the most cost-effective field. we worked with generous local vendors who were excited about the project and able to deliver quality equipment at great rates \u2014 with some materials even being donated.<\/p>\n
a primary design challenge faced by our team was building the ball field and its supporting infrastructure to fit seamlessly with the unbuilt portions included in the park\u2019s master plan. this included working within the confines of the park\u2019s existing trail network<\/a>. these easily accessible trail routes throughout the park connect amenities with the neighborhood and regional trail network and meet ada compliance. to fit the ball field and the necessary improvements into the available space, we worked in close collaboration with village leaders and parks and recreation department staff.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>bill schultz (center) founded the miracle league of dane county to raise funds for the new ball field.<\/p><\/div>\n
complete services offering streamlined build process<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nin addition to the overall design work, our team handled countless other aspects of the project, including topographic survey<\/a> and construction staking, along with concept development and 3d modeling<\/a>. we also provided all construction drawings, utility 2022世界杯32强预选赛
and mapping, and offered construction management services throughout the build process. a strategic landscaping plan<\/a> included tree plantings<\/a> to complement and extend the nearby natural, wooded environment and increase shade within the frequently used areas.<\/p>\n
<\/a>bill schultz (center) founded the miracle league of dane county to raise funds for the new ball field.<\/p><\/div>\n