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Nathan Benderson Park
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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.[1] 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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North Metro Park, Cooper Creek Park | |
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Location | Sarasota County, Florida |
Coordinates | 27.374°N 82.451°W / 27.374; -82.451 |
Area | 600 acres (2.4 km2) |
Established | 1995 (1995) (North Metro Park) 2014 (2014) (Nathan Benderson Park) |
Managed by | Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy |
Open | Year round |
Public transit access | Sarasota County Area Transit |
Website | nathanbendersonpark.org |
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