There was a groundbreaking at Harris Shoals Park, as the Watkinsville-based Extra Special People marked the ceremonial stat of work on a playground that will be fully accessible to children with developmental disabilities. Donors raised almost $2 million to help with construction of the park, which will include a baseball field.

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The partnership between ESP and Miracle League was announced in 2018. Currently, ESP has raised $1.8 million for The Miracle League. Located at Harris Shoals Park, this universal playground will remain property of the City of Watkinsville for all community members to enjoy. The city dedicated $440,000 in SPLOST funds to go toward the construction of the universally-accessible playground. In addition to the ballfield and playground, there will be a training-facilitated concession stand to provide job skills for people with disabilities.

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