ABC 7 – Field of Dreams is heaven on Earth for special-needs families

“Is this Heaven?”

It’s a valid question standing amid the ball field, basketball hoops, bocce court, pavilion, mini golf course, and state-of-the-art special needs playground that comprise the RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams. But if you glanced at co-founder Christian Kane, the Kevin Costner of this family sports saga, he’d shake his head and smile. 

“It’s New Jersey.”

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Please assist in preventing any child or person from climbing our fence and using the complex

Dear Parents and Participants of TRFC,

The Toms River Field of Dreams Foundation along with RWJBH Field of Dreams at the Ocean Orthopedic Associates Complex is asking for your help.

We ask that you please assist in preventing any child or person from climbing our fence and using the complex.

This complex is NOT PUBLIC. This complex is a PRIVATE SPECIAL NEEDS complex.

This complex is specifically designed to assist individuals living with a special need. The amount of usage this complex will receive from the Special Needs Community in surrounding counties will be extreme.

To ensure the equipment and flooring will last, we must limit over usage of the park!

Please note, our members are unable to utilize parks similar to CASTLE PARK.

We thank you for your help in this matter.

Sincerely,
TRFOD Board members

NJTVOnline – Watch Episode 21 featuring Toms River Field of Dreams

Life changed instantly for Christian Kane’s family when their infant son Gavin suffered a brain injury leaving him unable to walk or talk. Christian now works tirelessly to make his community more inclusive and accessible to those with disabilities. According to Christian, “Just because you have a traumatic brain injury doesn’t mean the game is over, it just means it’s a different game.”

https://www.njtvonline.org/programs/21/ocean-county-vyecpv/

 

Governor Murphy Visits Toms River Field of Dreams

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Toms River Patch – Toms River Field Of Dreams Gets $400K From NJ

Construction is underway at the Toms River Field of Dreams site, and on Friday, the organization got confirmation that the final financial piece needed was in place, when the state Legislature approved the $46.4 billion budget that includes $400,000 for the special needs recreational facility.

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Brian Hanlon Sculpture

This statue created by sculptor Brian Hanlon will adorn the RWJ Barnabas Health Toms River Field of Dreams complex that aims to offer inclusive activities for those with special needs.

Brian Hanlon, sculptor for the NBA, NFL, MLB, and many other entities, has created another masterpiece. Located at the Toms River Field of Dreams, Brian has captured the motto of the complex, BECAUSE INCLUSION MATTERS! Another Phase of the project completed…

More construction to come shortly!