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About Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park is a premier 600-acre venue in Sarasota, Florida, anchoring a 400-acre lake and a permanent 2,000-meter sprint rowing course. Located at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, this expansive park hosts a variety of major sporting and cultural events and accommodates 25,000+ spectators depending on event configuration. At Gold Coast Tickets, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.

Whether you’re planning to catch national championships, world-class regattas, or community events, Nathan Benderson Park brings together top-tier competition and scenic waterfront surroundings just outside downtown Sarasota.

Seating at Nathan Benderson Park includes bleachers/grandstands and a Finish Tower. Please note that there is no publicly published seating chart. The park has ample spectator areas and can adapt to large crowds, depending on the event and configuration. Parking is available, and there are no general admission or parking fees for most events; some select events may implement fees. Public transit access is provided via Breeze Transit, with special event services historically coordinated through SCAT routes like Route 36 for large championships. Nearby hotels within roughly 2.5 miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites Lakewood Ranch, Hampton Inn & Suites University Park, EVEN Hotel, and Courtyard by Marriott University Park. For a convenient visit, consider our affiliate hotel recommendations and trusted local dining options when planning your trip. Nathan Benderson Park is a historic venue, formerly known as North Metro Park and Cooper Creek Park, renamed on November 20, 2007.

Past notable events include the 2017 World Rowing Championships, NCAA Rowing Championships (2018, 2021, 2022), US Olympic Trials – Rowing (2016, 2020), USRowing Youth Nationals (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022), the 2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta, and the 2018 ITU World Cup—evidence of the park’s versatility and significance in the rowing and multisport calendar. When you’re planning a visit, we can help you secure seats, understand transit options, and pair you with nearby hotels and dining that suit your schedule and budget.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235.
  • Venue type: 600-acre county park with a 400-acre lake and a permanent 2,000-meter sprint rowing course.
  • Capacity: Accommodates 25,000+ spectators depending on event and configuration.
  • Seating: Bleachers/Grandstands and a Finish Tower; there is no publicly published seating chart.
  • Parking: Parking spaces are available; there are no general admission or parking fees except during select events.
  • Transit: Public transit access via Breeze Transit; major-event transit plans have used SCAT services (e.g., Route 36 during the World Rowing Championships).
  • Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lakewood Ranch, Hampton Inn & Suites University Park, EVEN Hotel, and Courtyard by Marriott University Park are within about 2.5 miles.
  • Notable events hosted: 2017 World Rowing Championships; NCAA Rowing Championships (2018, 2021, 2022); US Olympic Trials - Rowing (2016, 2020); USRowing Youth Nationals (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022); 2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta; 2018 ITU World Cup.
  • Renaming/history: Formerly known as North Metro Park and Cooper Creek Park; renamed Nathan Benderson Park on November 20, 2007.