Let's write an exciting new chapter at Nathan Benderson Park | Opinion
When I arrived at Nathan Benderson Park three years ago, I came with a very specific mission. Having spent much of my career developing and operating world-class sports facilities, including serving as vice president of operations at IMG Academy, I was recruited to help elevate
When I arrived at Nathan Benderson Park three years ago, I came with a very specific mission.
Having spent much of my career developing and operating world-class sports facilities, including serving as vice president of operations at IMG Academy, I was recruited to help elevate rowing and expand amateur sports opportunities at the Park.
Yes, Nathan Benderson Park has become one of the premier rowing venues in North America.
We have hosted world championships , Olympic trials , national championships, collegiate regattas, youth competitions, dragon boat festivals, adaptive sports events and countless community gatherings .
Athletes travel from around the world to train and compete here.
In fact, we are currently the home base for the U.S. Men’s National Rowing Team as it prepares for the 2028 Olympic Games.
What inspires us most, however, is not what happens on the water.
Every day I see families walking and biking along the shoreline, veterans gathering with friends, first responders training, children racing across the playground, seniors staying active and neighbors connecting with one another.
