University Park Country Club is the premier, gated semi-private club in Southwest Florida. With its mature landscape and sprawling natural beauty, University Park is the premier master-planned community in the Sarasota area. Behind the secured, staffed entrance is an award-winning, resident-owned community featuring 27 holes of four-star rated golf, eleven lighted Har-Tu tennis courts with instruction and leagues, a fully equipped fitness center, croquet, miles of tree-lined streets for walking or biking, and first-class dining. In addition, there are numerous social activities and many social clubs designed to fit a variety of interests.
A full calendar of social, holiday and recreational activities elevates the club experience to another level. In addition to extraordinary dining at The Park Grille & Café, a dedicated banquet and catering staff is available to assist you in planning stellar special events. University Park Country Club memberships are available in all categories. The award-winning Park Grille at University Park Country Club boasts a casually elegant setting with scenic lakeside golf course views and al fresco dining and creative contemporary cuisine, elegant lunches or signature Sunday brunch buffets.
Located only four miles from downtown Sarasota and its spirited arts community, museums, shopping, dining, and first-class healthcare, University Park is an oasis from the City but close enough to enjoy all it has to offer. It's only a short 15-minute drive to some of America's finest beaches, superb outdoor recreation areas, including the internationally renowned Nathan Benderson Park, the famed Ringling Museum, various boating options, and the acclaimed St. Armands Circle. Just one mile west of I-75, University Park is a private enclave just minutes from University Town Center, world-renowned Nathan Benderson Park, pristine Gulf beaches, and downtown Sarasota and its spirited arts community and urban vibe.