Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive, has officially become a Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue

GREENVILLE, S.C. –– Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive, has officially become a Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue.

Beginning June 17, the Drive will introduce a new sensory inclusive initiative at Fluor Field to become more accessible and inclusive to all.

“We want everyone to have a fantastic experience at Fluor Field,” explained Drive President Jeff Brown, “By taking a few extra steps, we can help ensure that those who typically do not respond well to loud or crowded environments have a positive experience every time they come to a Drive game.”

As many as 1 in 4 individuals have a sensory need or an invisible disability. These include individuals with PTSD, autism, dementia, and those who have experienced a stroke just to name a few. A sensory need is a common medical condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes from the senses. Sound, lights, crowds and even certain smells can be overwhelming and physically painful.

To help ensure these individuals and others like them have a positive experience at Fluor Field, the Drive engaged with one of the world’s leading authoritative resources on the topic –– KultureCity –– to take steps to become an Official Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue and develop a program that produces positive outcomes for their fans. It follows in the footsteps of Fenway Park, home of the Drive’s Major League Baseball affiliate, the Boston Red Sox.

Beginning with next week’s home stand against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the Greenville Drive will offer sensory bags, which any fan is welcome to borrow at any home game.

Each bag includes a set of noise reduction headphones, strobe reduction glasses and fidget toys designed to help individuals stay calm and enjoy the game with their family or group. There are also communication cards to help someone who may need support when communicating with our staff. The sensory bags will be available for checkout at the Drive Information Center located on the concourse behind Section 107.

The program also includes two designated Quiet Zones where someone can go to relax in a calm, quiet environment until they are ready to rejoin the fun and excitement of the game. Quiet Zones are located in the Suite Entrance sitting area and inside the Front Porch, the Drive’s season ticket holder lounge.

Specialized sensory inclusive training is also required for venue certification, which the Drive has successfully completed.

“We’re excited to introduce the sensory inclusiveness program during the Greenville Drive’s 20th Anniversary season,” said Brown. “As the Front Porch of the community, we want everyone to feel welcome at Fluor Field and know they are supported here.”

The encouragement to become a Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue came from the Drive’s two-year partnership with KIND of the Upstate, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of individual differences, promoting kindness and inclusion throughout the community. Details about the Drive’s Sensory Sensitive program are available on the team’s website.

About The Greenville Drive:

The Greenville Drive, High-A South Atlantic League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are entering their 20th season at award-winning Fluor Field in downtown Greenville. Since 2006, more than 500,000 fans a year have been welcomed to Fluor Field for both Drive games and additional community events. In 2017, the Drive was honored with the prestigious John H. Johnson President’s Award, presented by Minor League Baseball and given to “the total baseball franchise,” based on community impact and operational excellence. Awarded by “Baseball America”, the Drive also received the prestigious Freitas Award, which recognizes the nation’s top Single-A MiLB franchise, in 2012 and 2020. One hundred and twenty-five Drive alumni have gone on to play at the major-league level. As testament to the team’s excellence, 10 out of the last 12 World Series winning teams featured at least one former Drive player on their roster.

About Fluor Field:

Known as the “front porch” of the Upstate community, Fluor Field, located in Greenville’s West End historic district, is home to the Greenville Drive, the High-A South Atlantic League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Built in 2006, the award-winning baseball stadium is a mini replica of Boston’s Fenway Park, including a 30-ft-high “Green Monster” hand-operated scoreboard in left field and “Pesky’s Pole” in right field. In addition to capacity for 5,700 fans, Fluor Field amenities include a playground area for children, a covered bar and lounge area called the “500 Club”, multiple hospitality spaces that cater to both large and small events, and extensive food and beverage offerings curated by the Drive’s stellar Executive Chef Sammy Dominguez. In 2025, Fluor Field expects to welcome more than 500,000 people participating any number of events it will host throughout the year, including The Drive’s 66 home baseball games, 35+ amateur baseball games, and 150+ unique and memorable events, such as weddings and rehearsal dinners; business meetings and cocktail hours; full-fledged festivals, and more. Learn more at www.westendeventsgvl.com.

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