Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park
North Metro Park, Cooper Creek Park
Nathan Benderson Park Finish Tower
LocationSarasota County, Florida
Coordinates27°22′26″N 82°27′04″W / 27.374°N 82.451°W / 27.374; -82.451
Area600 acres (2.4 km2)
Established1995 (1995) (North Metro Park)
2014 (2014) (Nathan Benderson Park)
Managed byNathan Benderson Park Conservancy
OpenYear round
Public transit accessBreeze Transit
Websitenathanbendersonpark.org

Nathan Benderson Park, previously known as North Metro Park and Cooper Creek Park, is a 600-acre (240 ha) park in the U.S. state of Florida, owned by Sarasota County. It incorporates a 400-acre (160 ha) 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.

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