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  • NBP Rec Day!

    Try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and even sailing with a captain. $10/person; $5/person with accompanying child 7+; children up to 6 free

  • Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5K

    This fun family friendly festive event features dozens of Christmas decorations at the start and finish line and music that creates an atmosphere that will get your Christmas season started off right! This professionally chip-timed night glow run will be a memorable experience like no other. Athletes run or walk the lakeside Christmas themed course at night. Athletes add to the atmosphere with their complimentary glow products that are included with registration. Spectators will enjoy free live runner tracking with the ​Elite Events Tracker App. ...and YES, there is 100% chance of pretty snowfall at the finish!​ National anthem and pre-race instructions are at 5:50 p.m., and the race begins at 6 p.m. Parking is $5 per car.

  • Sarasota West Coast Half Marathon

    The ninth stop on the South Florida Half Marathon Tour is the Sarasota West Coast Half Marathon and 5k at Nathan Benderson Park. The scenic course takes runners through and around the University Town Center area with nearly constant water views. National Anthem and Pre-Race Instructions start at 6:50 a.m.  Both races start at 7 a.m.   

  • Sarasota West Coast Half Marathon

    The ninth stop on the South Florida Half Marathon Tour is the Sarasota West Coast Half Marathon and 5k at Nathan Benderson Park. The scenic course takes runners through and around the University Town Center area with nearly constant water views. National Anthem and Pre-Race Instructions start at 6:50 a.m.  Both races start at 7 a.m.   

  • NBP Safety Squadron Meeting

    Finish Tower

    Calling all volunteers! The NBP Safety Squadron is an elite group of highly trained volunteers that supports events as safety-boat drivers, and bolsters programs as instructors. Squadron personnel will be required to train as Spirit of America Foundation instructors, pass all other boater safety courses and possess a boater license to participate.

  • NBP Safety Squadron Meeting

    Finish Tower

    Calling all volunteers! The NBP Safety Squadron is an elite group of highly trained volunteers that supports events as safety-boat drivers, and bolsters programs as instructors. Squadron personnel will be required to train as Spirit of America Foundation instructors, pass all other boater safety courses and possess a boater license to participate.

  • Group fitness class at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota with participants exercising in front of a modern building labeled 'Benderson Park Finish Tower.'

    Zumba

    Finish Tower

    Join Yael Campbell for a total workout set to Latin rhythms, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome. At the base of the finish tower. Fee is $5 cash, due before the session begins.

    $5

  • Alpha Win Triathlon

    Boasting of "a distance for everyone," this event has sprint, Olympic and 70.3 triathlons. It's a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event. Click here for the schedule.

  • Alpha Win Triathlon

    Boasting of "a distance for everyone," this event has sprint, Olympic and 70.3 triathlons. It's a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event. Click here for the schedule.

  • Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet Children’s Performance

    The Sarasota Wind Quintet presents a 30-minute program of favorites in the playground! On the Road with SO: Parks & Partners features the Sarasota Wind Quintet performing in NBP's Balducci Playground. The musicians will be set up inside the play area, and the show is specifically geared toward introducing classical music and wind instruments to the children. Capacity will be limited to 50 attendees within the playground, although there is more room outside the perimeter.

  • Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet Children’s Performance

    The Sarasota Wind Quintet presents a 30-minute program of favorites in the playground! On the Road with SO: Parks & Partners features the Sarasota Wind Quintet performing in NBP's Balducci Playground. The musicians will be set up inside the play area, and the show is specifically geared toward introducing classical music and wind instruments to the children. Capacity will be limited to 50 attendees within the playground, although there is more room outside the perimeter.

  • Yoga In The Park

    Restrooms at 500m mark along World Championship Drive

    Every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m., join Marina Traub for an all-levels yoga class with plenty of modifications and amplifications to suit your body. Be here by 9:15 a.m. to prepare! Click here for more info.