Recognizing the Best in Rock Hill: The 2024 Rock Hill Business Excellence Awards
The Rock Hill Business Excellence Awards highlights the businesses, organizations, and community spaces that make a meaningful impact across York County. Each year, the awards recognize outstanding contributions to community life, from service quality to innovation and accessibility. In 2024, Miracle Park of Rock Hill was named Best Park for Kids, a title that celebrates the park’s unmatched dedication to inclusivity, fun, and opportunity for every child and family.
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Spotlight on Miracle Park: Rock Hill’s 2024 Best Park for Kids
Located at 1005 Eden Terrace, Miracle Park is not just a playground, it’s a movement. Developed through a powerful partnership between the York County Disabilities Foundation, the City of Rock Hill, and Winthrop University, this one-of-a-kind park is the first in the world to earn a Global Universal Design certification. From the fully inclusive playground and sensory-friendly amenities to Miracle League baseball fields and a future retail space designed for workforce inclusion, every square foot of Miracle Park has been designed so that people of all ages and abilities can play, work, and belong.
A Commitment to Inclusive Play in York County
Miracle Park’s design centers around a bold vision: to create a space where every child can play safely, confidently, and joyfully. Phase 1 of the park is already complete, featuring a state-of-the-art inclusive playground with interactive music areas, resistance equipment, a sensory pod, and parallel play features that are accessible to all. There’s also a Story Walk, a Little Free Library, a Miracle League field, and even an adult changing station, demonstrating the park’s deep commitment to dignity and access.
Serving the Rock Hill and York County Community
Miracle Park is rooted in community. More than 500 local donors helped fund its first phase, with even more support rolling in as plans for future development take shape. The park is maintained and operated by the City of Rock Hill’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, offering inclusive programming, sports, and family events year-round. This space brings together families, volunteers, and kids of all backgrounds for play, learning, and connection.
Why Miracle Park Stands Out in Rock Hill
Miracle Park is making history and setting the bar for what a public space can be. The inclusive design touches every detail, from the smell and taste garden to the sensory walls and interactive games. Plans for the next phase include multi-purpose sports fields, a therapeutic fishing pond, and a groundbreaking retail space dedicated to employing individuals of all abilities. No other park in the country offers this blend of accessibility, opportunity, and joy.
A Word of Congratulations to the Best Park for Kids in York County
Congratulations to Miracle Park of Rock Hill for being named the 2024 Best Park for Kids. This recognition celebrates the park’s heart, innovation, and bold mission to create a place where every child and every family feels welcome.
Supporting Local Excellence in Rock Hill
Spaces like Miracle Park show the true power of community vision. When local partnerships focus on inclusion and opportunity, everyone benefits. Stop by Miracle Park to experience it for yourself, and be sure to View All 2024 Rock Hill Business Excellence Awards Winners to discover remarkable places making a difference across York County.
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