Adult outdoor group fitness, led by certified personal trainers to provide a dynamic & challenging workout for all levels. Offered on M, W, F. Classes at: Mondays: 5:15am, 9:30am, 6:15pm Wednesdays: 5:15am, 9:30am, 6:15pm Fridays: 5:15am, 9:30am
Join the sport of legends and begin your dragon boat adventure today! Click below to view course dates and pricing.
This two-day extravaganza is one of the largest fall rowing regattas in the state, attracting hundreds of spectators and bringing together over 1,100 athletes to battle for gold and glory!
Come one, come all to the first ever Oktoberfest - A Day of Oars & Pours at NBP! Enjoy authentic German food, music, dancing and of course, refreshing beers! Enjoy a BREW-TIFUL Day at Nathan Benderson Park. Catch the thrill of the Benderson Chase regatta on the lake while quenching your thirst on land. Admission is free. Parking is $20 per car. Advanced parking passes are NOT required. Pay upon arrival. This is a family friendly event. Interested in being a food or service vendor at this event? Contact our events coordinator, Jason Greenspan.
Nathan Benderson Park's annual recognition for exceptional volunteer service and commitment to the park. Invitation only. If you have any questions or to RSVP, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Renee Chacon. RSVP BY OCT. 1
As a chamber member, we are pleased to welcome and host the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce at Nathan Benderson Park. Chamber members will have the option of registering to try Dragon boating with our paddlers at 4:00pm, prior to the event. Advanced registration is required.
This annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society returns to NBP, bringing thousands of supporters for a 5K walk around the park and related ceremonies and activities. Learn more and sign up today!
While they're called many things such as lantern festivals, lights festivals, floating lanterns, water fest, or Chinese lanterns - only Water Lantern Festival allows you to Light The Water in a way you'll never forget. Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water. Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Gates open at 4 p.m., with launch from 7-8 p.m. Design your own lantern, and send your own well wishes aglow across the lake. Food trucks will be on-site, along with music and fun. For more details, visit Water Lantern Festival Info
Community walk for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise money for research, education, advocacy and support for those impacted by suicide. Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.
The Southwest Chapter of the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals hosts an in-depth workshop on the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) led by Matthew Miller, Director of Environmental Services at WRA Engineering and Vice Chair of the Society of Wetland Scientists – South Atlantic Chapter. Workshop Highlights: Understanding Wetlands: Definitions, types, and importance Wetland Regulations: Key laws and policies Functional Assessments: Methods and applications The UMAM: Intent, scope, and practical application Mitigation Strategies: Preservation, enhancement, creation, and restoration Real-world Examples: Interactive case studies and field assignments
Florida Inline Skating Marathon: Whether you consider yourself a pro or just enjoy skating in your free time, the Florida Inline Skating Marathon welcomes skaters of all ages and skill levels! For more information and to register, visit Florida Inline Skating Marathon NOTE: There will be traffic changes around the park for this event.
Join us for a spook-tacular evening of trick-or-treating fun the whole family will enjoy! Presented by Oak & Stone. Thank you to our Gold event sponsor, Alpha Law Group - a firm of caliber, virtue and values. Get into the spirit by enjoying Halloween favorites for the entire family by the lake on Regatta Island. Come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, star-studded costumes for an evening of trick-or-treating along a candy trail of not-too-spooky themed booths, decorated by local businesses and community organizations (Sign up below to host a candy trail booth). Plus, there will be an area for interactive play, storytelling, live music, and a Halloween movie will play on our large video screen. Event attendance and participation is free. Parking is $10 per vehicle on Regatta Island. Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Meadows Dental Associates for supporting this event for a second year!
