Field of Dreams

About the Program

Category: Children and Youth (Best in Category)

Year: 2017

The stated purpose of the Field of Dreams program is “Renovating Richmond’s Recreation” and ultimately involves renovating Richmond’s inner-city youth baseball facilities. The initiative enhances the baseball experience for young people within the City of Richmond, so they can benefit from the many lessons that America’s pastime has to offer. As part of this project, the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs High School in Henrico County, Virginia had an opportunity to join forces with the Barton Malow Foundation, the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team, and the Richmond International Raceway. The students enrolled at the ACE built and installed benches in various dugouts around the area that were in need of many improvements.