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.
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:
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 Montgomery | 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 | |
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.
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.