Nathan Benderson Park, previously known as North Metro Park and Cooper Creek Park, is a 600-acre park in the U.S. state of Florida, owned by Sarasota County. It incorporates a 400-acre artificial lake in northern Sarasota County, directly south of the Manatee County county line, west of Interstate 75. The lake is a rowing venue and hosted the 2017 World …
Nathan Benderson Park, previously known as North Metro Park and Cooper Creek Park, is a 600-acre park in the U.S. state of Florida, owned by Sarasota County. It incorporates a 400-acre artificial lake in northern Sarasota County, directly south of the Manatee County county line, west of Interstate 75. The lake is a rowing venue and hosted the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
Location: Sarasota County, Florida
Established: 1995 (North Metro Park) · 2014 (Nathan Benderson Park)
Area: 600 acres (2.4 km²)
Managed by: Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy
Open: Year round
Public transit access: Sarasota County Area Transit
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