The city of Waukee and the Waukee Betterment Foundation today announced that Greater Iowa Credit Union will be the sole naming rights sponsor of Waukee’s Miracle League ball field, which is scheduled to open in 2022. Greater Iowa Credit Union is donating $250,000 for the project.

“This $250,000 gift is significant and came at a critical time,” Waukee Betterment Foundation President Jim Miller said in a news release. “The Foundation is now able to leverage these funds to qualify for key grants. We cannot thank Greater Iowa Credit Union enough for its generosity in helping us build a much needed Miracle League field in Dallas County.”

The ball field will be the fourth Miracle League ball field in Greater Des Moines. The first Miracle League field, adjacent to Principal Park in Des Moines, was announced in 2008 and since then Miracle League fields have been built in Ankeny and in Urbandale. 

The new Miracle League ball field will be part of the planned 66-acre Waukee Community Park & Sports Complex, adjacent to the future Waukee Northwest High School north of 10th Street and Hickman Road in Waukee. The Greater Iowa Credit Union Miracle League Field is expected to serve at least 220 children and dozens of adults annually through accessible baseball leagues.

The custom-designed, rubberized turf field will accommodate players of varying abilities and ages. The turf material prevents injuries and allows wheelchairs and assistive devices easy access. The field will be situated near an all-inclusive playground and an accessible fishing pier. The Waukee Betterment Foundation is working to raise a total of $3 million for these inclusive amenities. 

“Inclusion is very important to Greater Iowa Credit Union, and serving our communities is at the heart of what we do each day,” said Greater Iowa Credit Union’s CEO, Scott Zahnle. “We are honored to partner with the City of Waukee and the Waukee Betterment Foundation to help ensure all community members have a chance to participate in recreational activities. We look forward to seeing smiles on the many faces of those enjoying a ballgame at the Greater Iowa Credit Union Miracle League Field.”