Welcome to
Nathan Benderson Park
PARK HOURS: 6 a.m–6 p.m.
Park Info
We are a 600 acre park with a 400 acre lake used for aquatic sports programs and competions. Paved and shell recreation trails surround the perimeter.
Venue Rental
We offer several indoor and outdoor spaces for birthdays, celebrations, 5Ks and more.
Programs
With everything from yoga to community rowing, dragon boat paddling and model sailboats we offer a variety of aquatic and fitness programs.Â
Camps
We offer a variety of camps from summer camps, to day camps to boater safety camp with Spirit of America!
Equipment Rentals
Rent a variety of aquatic equipment such as kayaks or stand-up paddleboards.
Events
Join us for a music festival, food truck rally or fireworks over the lake! We have a calendar full of events for you to enjoy.
Training
Our world-class facilities and subperb service are perfect for teams looking to train in aquatic sports.Â
Vendor
Become a vendor at one of our many hosted and signature events.
Coming Soon
Other Events
Learn to Row
Learn to Row
Learn to Row is led by expert, USRowing-certified rowing instructors. The course is an introduction ...
My Hometown Fest
My Hometown Fest
A day of fun featuring food from dozens of area restaurants, local craft beer samples, live music fr...
All Faith’s Food Bank Walk to End Summer Hunger
All Faith’s Food Bank Walk to End Summer Hunger
Join All Faiths Food Bank to kick off the 2023 Campaign Against Summer Hunger and celebrate the camp...
Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships
Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships
See Florida’s best collegiate rowers and get a look at other major college crews from across the c...
Mote SEAsonal Tasting
Mote SEAsonal Tasting
Join Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for a special event celebrating UTC’s ever-growing ...
Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sweep Championships
Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sweep Championships
Join us for the first of two weekends of action, as Florida’s middle-school and high-school cr...
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals & Juniors
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals & Juniors
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Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sweep Championships
Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sweep Championships
Join us for the second of two weekends of action, as Florida’s middle-school and high-school c...
US Rowing 2023 Youth National Championships
US Rowing 2023 Youth National Championships
Watch the best of the best youths race for championship titles. Housing Room Blocks Book Here
NBPerks
Become a member of Nathan Benderson Park and take advantage of all NBP has to offer.
Receive full access to the Finish Tower as well as a parking pass, 10% off merchandise and access to boat storage. Additional benefits available for select perks members.Â
The park is nice, there are biking and walking trails (covered with asphalt) and there is even a nature trail that runs parallel and close to the walking trail (covered in crushed shells and gravel). There are restrooms and a playground for kids. Overall, it’s a great place to get some fresh air, go for a stroll, and catch a glimpse of herons, limpkins, ducks, and egrets.
Fun for the whole family
Located in Sarasota, Fla., Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) is a unique 600-acre community park that includes North America’s premier 2,000-meter sprint rowing course and a regatta center.
One of a handful of sites in the United States identified as having all of the natural attributes that make up a world-class rowing and recreational facility, Nathan Benderson Park began hosting organized regatta competitions in 2009.
Our Sponsors
Volunteer at NBP
Experience all the fun at Nathan Benderson Park while volunteering for one of our many events. You will get to work alongside great people and take part in some of our most exciting events of the year!