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Toy Collection for the Holidays

Help to make this holiday seasonspecial for all children! Nathan Benderson Park is pleased to be a collection site for toy donations. Please consider donating an unwrapped toy for children ages 12 & under. Donations will be collected now through December 11, to be distributed at Breakfast with Santa events at Laurel and Newtown Estate parks on Dec. 16. Donation bin is located inside our administrative offices trailer near the Finish Tower. Trailer is open during office hours, M-F from 9am-4pm. Thank you for being a holiday hero to someone in need!

Last Paddler Standing

Last Paddler Standing is an endurance SUP race. Unlike any other paddle race in the world, Last Paddler Standing is a race of stamina and strategy. Racers will paddle a 3.33-mile loop course, starting and finishing the loop within a one-hour period. The next loop will begin on the hour and the race goes until only one paddler is left standing. At the 48-hour mark, the length of the loop will be increased. Do you have what it takes to be the Last Paddler Standing?   This is a SUP-only race. Paddlers must use a single blade, no double blades allowed. Boards cannot be hybrid sit on top. Prone is allowed but you must have a paddle on the board with you at all times. This race is designed to challenge your endurance, stamina, and strategic thinking. It's not solely about speed, so don't select your SUP based on that. The race will start on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM. The race will go until there's one finisher.   The race is timed with each loop starting on the hour, every hour. Racers must be at the starting line within 10 seconds of the top of the hour. […]

NBP Veterans New Paddler Day

Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota

If you're a military veteran, whether abled, disabled or wounded, there's room for you on the NBP Veterans paddling team — so fall in and get in sync with us! Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen alike, come try out paddling and contemplate being part of a team.   Cost: Try your first session for FREE! Learn about Nathan Benderson Park's world-class paddling program for veterans   Location: Meet us on Regatta Island, down near the boat storage area/launch docks.   You'll start with on-land training, proper fit of a personal flotation device and paddle, and then get an on-the-water orientation.   Reserve your spot today!

FREE