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Welcome To Nathan Benderson Park

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!

The park’s venues are more than ample, with 600 acres including 200 acres of land and 400 acres of water surface. It is comprised of the following:

2000m World Rowing 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 booking events teams are ready to help you have a successful event. First, we ask you to complete a form, after which an our booking team will contact you to discuss your goals and details of your event.

ACCOMODATIONS SUPPORT

If you have already booked your event with us and you’d like assistance with hotels, please learn more here.

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. 

Pavilion rental requests should be made at least 14 days in advance.

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:

Private Parties • Conferences
Banquets • Meetings
Corporate Retreats • Team Building 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.

All rentals are required to use one of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy’s preferred catering companies.

Whatever your needs, the booking and events team is here to help! Please send your request below and we will contact you to get more details.

Approved Catering List

Interested in becoming an approved caterer? Please contact us at skupiec@nathanbendersonpark.org

Apple Spice Catering Co.

Julie Clouse

813-760-7995

Der Dutchman

Sarah Nikki Hamlin

941-955-8007

Gustafson Entertainment Services

Beau Gustafson

Mattison's

Jacque Armstrong

941-315-4398

Metz

Becky Souflis

941-218-3671

Michael's On East

Philip Mancini

941-366-0007

Mission BBQ

Michelle Graber

941-780-8841

Morton's Market

Esther Williams

941-955-9856

Nellies

Fredda Pohl

941-924-2705

Pier 22/Grove

Kim Straw

941-893-4321

Sarasota Catering Co.

Lance Thompson

941-927-7675

The Catered Appetite

Diane Volta

941-233-4664

Zildjian Catering/Peak Performance Catering

Alyson Zildjian

941-363-1709

Wandering Whale

Jill Martini

941-659-9950

Finish Tower Gallery

PAVILION RENTAL

 Our lakeside pavilion offers convenient access to the Ronald A. Balducci Playground.

Amenities

  • Reserved: Shaded area
  • Reserved: Two (2) picnic tables
  • Access to restrooms
  • Access to playground

    Additional Options

    Enhance your celebration with the following add-ons:

    • Tent rentals
    • Tables and chairs

    Ready to rent?

    Reservation Process

    • Complete our rental reservation request below
    • Our booking team will be in touch with you to discuss details of your event. 

    Please note, your request does not confirm booking of the pavilion.

    Rental Reservation Request Form

    Pavilion Gallery

    INTERESTED IN MULTIPLE VENUES OR RENTING THE ENTIRE PARK?

    If you’d like to plan an event using more than one venue or the entire park, please fill out the form below and tell us more about what you would like to do.

     

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