The Miracle League of Columbia at Maury County Park has unveiled plans for a new all-inclusive playground, a $1 million project that will sit alongside the Miracle League baseball field currently under construction. This initiative is a joint effort between The Miracle League and Maury County Parks, dedicated to expanding accessibility and inclusion for families across the region.

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The playground will be named Taye’s Place in honor of Taye Ramer, nephew of Miracle League Founder and President Robin Estep. His ability to bring people together and remind others of the power of inclusion became the heart of The Miracle League’s mission — making it only fitting that this new playground carry his name.

 

“Taye has been the ‘why’ behind everything we’ve done,” said Robin Estep, Founding Member of The Miracle League of Columbia. “Without him, there wouldn’t be a Miracle League of Columbia. He brings such joy to everyone around him, and it’s so fitting that this playground be named in his honor. Announcing Taye’s Place truly feels like a dream come true.”

 

Designed by Landscape Structures, a Minnesota-based leader in inclusive playground design, Taye’s Place will feature vibrant, accessible play structures that invite children of all ages and abilities to play together. The playground’s design emphasizes both fun and functionality, ensuring an environment where everyone feels welcome.

 

“This playground represents so much more than play—it’s about belonging,” said Juli Beck, Board Chairman of The Miracle League of Columbia. “Its inclusive design ensures that every child, regardless of ability, can experience the joy of play. The bright, welcoming colors will make it a centerpiece of our community.”

 

Taye’s Place playground will be constructed alongside the Miracle League field currently under construction on the former site of the Babe Ruth Field, a community landmark that hosted youth baseball for more than 40 years. Hewlett Spencer holds the county contract, with Bell Construction Company overseeing the build.

 

To make Taye’s Place a reality, The Miracle League of Columbia is calling on the community to help complete the dream. Though construction plans are underway, additional funding and donations are needed to finish the project. Every contribution—big or small—brings them one step closer to creating a space where all children, regardless of ability, can experience the joy of play.

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