Travel Information
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Nathan Benderson Park is situated west of Interstate 75 and east of The Meadows residential community. The newly constructed Cattlemen Road extension provides access to the park from Fruitville Road and University Parkway.
Major Access Roads: Interstate 75 (North-South) and US Highway 41 (North-South)
Directions to Regatta Island from the NORTH:
- From I-75 take University Parkway, Exit 213.
- Drive WEST on University Parkway.
- Turn SOUTH (left) onto North Cattlemen Road (traffic light).
- Drive approx .8 km / 0.5 miles, following signs and pass thru 3 traffic circles.
- Continue SOUTH on North Cattlemen Road to Regatta Island.
- Rowing facility will be on your right.
- Follow Parking Staff instructions.
Directions to Regatta Island from the SOUTH:
- From I-75 take Fruitville Road, Exit 210.
- Drive WEST on Fruitville Road.
- Turn NORTH (right) on North Cattlemen Road (traffic light).
- Drive approx 3.5 km / 2.2 miles to the Regatta Island.
- Rowing facility will be on your left.
- Follow Parking Staff instructions.
Airport Information & Ground Transportation
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport serves over one million passengers each year as a gateway to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Conveniently sized, this airport offers a comfortable, secure and stress-free atmosphere, with ticketing, baggage claim and other services just steps away from the main concourse and commuter gates.
- Located just 12.88 km / 8 miles from Nathan Benderson Park
- Daily non-stop flights to Chicago, NYC, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte and Washington, D.C.
Some Participating Airlines:
Air Canada, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Airways
On-Site Car Rentals:
Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
One of the most beautiful, functional international airports, a combination of terminal roof-top parking, escalators and a shuttle system ensures passengers arriving or departing from Tampa International Airport are never far from their ground transportation. Tampa International Airport is just one hour from Sarasota-Bradenton and served by most major airlines, which provide non-stop and connecting flight services to popular national and international destinations.
- Located 96.5 km / 60 miles from Nathan Benderson Park
- Shuttle bus, taxis and rental cars available on-site for transportation to Sarasota County
Some Participating Airlines:
Air Canada, Air Tran, American Airlines, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Copa, Delta, Edelweiss, Frontier, JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest, United, US Airways and WestJet
On-Site Car Rentals:
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty
Regional Florida Airports:
Orlando International Airport (MCO), Orlando, FL – www.OrlandoAirports.net
206.08 km / 126 miles from Nathan Benderson Park
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Ft. Myers, FL – www.FlyCPA.com
141.68 km / 88 miles from Nathan Benderson Park
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), St. Petersburg, FL – www.Fly2PIE.com
82.11 km / 51 miles from Nathan Benderson Park
Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami, FL – www.Miami-Airport.com
362.25 km / 222 miles from Nathan Benderson Park
