Host Your Event
Want to host your event at one of our world class facilities, we have all the information you need to get started with renting one of our many event locations.
HOST YOUR EVENT AT THE PARK!
Nathan Benderson Park has nearly unlimited potential, indoors and outdoors, for…
Archery • Rowing • Meetings • Receptions
Parties • Road Races • Fun Walks
Music, Food and Community Festivals
Art Shows and Exhibitions • Triathlons
Cycling • Open Water Swim • Canoe/Kayak
Dragon Boat • And Much More!
And the facilities at NBP are more than ample, with 600 acres including 200 acres of land and 400 acres of water surface:
2000m FISA Class A rowing course and 1500m auxiliary race course
Numerous 5K, 10K and half-marathon courses
4,000 square feet of indoor meeting space
The process is simple, and our events staff is ready to help you make your event the best it can be. First, we ask you to complete a form, after which an events staff representative will contact you to discussion your options and our capabilities to support your event. The forms help us put together options for you and coordinate with other events.
Venues
Rent Outdoor Space
With 600 acres — 400 of it on the water — we have plenty of room and flexibility for your event. We are no stranger to multiple simultaneous events, so your best bet is to email our events staff and discuss your needs! Click the “Rent Now” button below to access our event rental request form (reservations are made after dates, times and locations are set), which will set the wheels in motion.
And for those seeking tents for events, please click the “tent rental” button below.
Finish Tower
The Benderson Family Finish Tower is now available to host your next event! The finish tower is ideal for:
and more!
The second floor features indoor meeting space and an outdoor terrace perfect for larger events!
Indoor space: 2,100+ sq. ft.
Outdoor space: 4,600+ sq. ft.
The fifth floor includes a small, outdoor balcony and comes with private access to our sixth-floor, open-air deck.
Fifth-floor indoor space: 2,100+ sq. ft.
Fifth-floor outdoor space: 1,100+ sq. ft.
Sixth-floor outdoor space: 2,600+ sq. ft.
Whatever your needs are, the NBP team is here to help!
Finish Tower Rental Rates
Finish Tower Corporate Meeting Special: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, $300/booking
Must use one of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy’s preferred catering companies. Admin fee, cleaning, staff, tables and chairs included. Additional charges will apply for linens, audio, visual, etc.
Finish Tower Rental: After 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and anytime on the weekends, $125/hour
Must use one of NBPC’s preferred catering companies. Space rental, admin fee and cleaning charges included. Additional charges will apply for staffing, tables, chairs, linens, audio, visual, etc.
Additional fees may apply. Rates are subject to change. Holiday rates may be in effect.
Approved Catering List
Company | Contact | Phone | |
Apple Spice Catering Co. | Julie Clouse | 813-760-7995 | |
Der Dutchman | Sarah Montgomery | 941-955-8007 | |
Mattison's | Heidi Napolitano | 941-921-3400 | |
Metz | Becky Souflis | 941-218-3671 | |
Mi Pueblo | Boni Caro | 941-587-4136 | |
Michael's On East | Philip Mancini | 941-366-0007 | |
Morton's Market | Esther Williams | 941-955-9856 | |
Nellies | Fredda Pohl | 941-924-2705 | |
Pier 22/Grove | Kim Straw | 941-893-4321 | |
Rasoi Indian Kitchen | Ashok Kumar | 201-647-7630 | |
Sarasota Catering Co. | Lance Thompson | 941-927-7675 | |
Zildjian Catering/Peak Performance Catering | Alyson Zildjian | 941-363-1709 | |
Spunky Spirits | Carolyn Filippone | 813-431-7131 |
Finish Tower Gallery
PAVILION RENTAL
Are you interested in your next party or event at the playground at Nathan Benderson Park? Currently, we offer the ability to rent the pavilion that sits adjacent to the playground.
Amenities
- Reserved: Shaded area
- Reserved: Two (2) picnic tables
- Access to restrooms
- Access to playground
Cost
- $35 per hour (3 hour minimum)
Additional Options
If you are interested in enhancing your party with other options, we are pleased to offer the following:
- Tent rentals
- Tables and chairs
We’d be happy to discuss additional options conce your Rental Reservation Request Form below is submitted.
Reservation Process
- Complete our rental reservation request below
- NBP representatives will reveiw for availabilitly and will be in contact with you to confirm your request and discuss payment options
Please note, your request does not confirm booking of the pavilion.
Pavilion Gallery
JumboTron
Screen
Size: 15’ wide x 8’ high
Resolution: 936×520
Screen rotates a full 360 degrees
Adjustable height: 9’ from bottom of screen to ground
Unit
Footprint: 20’ x 10’
Power: 12,000 watt on-board Cummins generator
Production: NovaStar VX4S digitizer and Dell Inspiron 7000 laptop Inputs are USB, SDI and HDMI
Audio
2 JBL EON615 speakers (1,000 watts each)
Rates
On-Site
Off-Site
Get Your Event Started
If you’d like to plan an event using more than one facility or the entire park, please fill out the form below and tell us more about what you would like to do.
Before completing this form, kindly review the park map below to identify areas of the park you prefer for your event location.
EVENT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Required limits for comprehensive general liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage and hired non-owned auto coverage must be at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) in single limit coverage.
All certificates of insurance must indicate that the insurance may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, with 10 days for non-payment of premium.
Commercial general liability policy must be endorsed to include Sarasota County Government and Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc., both of which are named as additional insured per written agreement.
Event holders’ coverage must include a waiver of subrogation in favor of Sarasota County Government and Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc.
Separate certificates of insurance must be issued to the following entities:
· Sarasota County Government, Attn: Risk Management
1660 Ringling Blvd., 3rd Floor, Sarasota FL 34236
· Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc.
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota FL 34235