Description: Florida's first all-accessible sports complex. Located in West Melbourne on the Space Coast.
Jim Tapp was a retired firefighter from New Jersey who moved his family to Brevard County in the 1990s to enjoy a carefree life in the warmth and sunshine. Not one to relax easily, however, when he met a child with a disability and heard from her parents how the community lacked a place that she and her friends to play sports, Tapp couldn’t sit still. For years he met with city officials, business owners, individuals and county commissioners to plead for an inclusive sports park. Finally, over a decade afte
Thanks to Fisher’s commitment to the cause, a partnership with the City of West Melbourne was formed and the land was secured for the inclusive sports park. Over $5 million also was raised from a combination of state and county funds, as well as corporate and local business donations. In January 2016 Tapp’s Dream became a reality with the opening of the Space Coast Field of Dreams (SCFOD).
Although operations are now managed by our partners in the City of West Melbourne’s Parks and Recreation department , the Space Coast Field of Dreams continues to maintain a 501(c)3 nonprofit status with a mission to provide individuals of all ages and abilities a place, as well as the means, to play, have fun, make friends, enjoy sports and activities in a safe, inclusive environment. A dedicated alliance of like-minded community members serves as its Board of Directors.