Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach
Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach is a hand launch only in Sarasota, Florida, providing access to Sarasota Bay (salt or brackish water).
Stand Alone Ramp5 lanesConcreteNo launch fee recordedSalt or Brackish WaterAccessibility feature recorded
About This Ramp
Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp is a stand alone ramp in Sarasota, Florida, providing access to Sarasota Bay (salt or brackish water). The ramp has 5 lanes with a concrete surface in good to excellent condition. Launch is free of charge. The facility features a fixed launch docks, flush toilet restrooms (ADA accessible) and trailer parking for 30 vehicles. Hours: 24 Hours.
Ramp Details
Ramp & Launch
- Access
- Government — Open to Public
- Ramp Type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Surface
- Concrete
- Condition
- Good to Excellent
- Single Lanes
- 1
- Double Lanes
- 2
- Total Lanes
- 5
- Dock
- Fixed Launch Docks
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Parking & Facilities
- Trailer Spaces
- 30
- Vehicle Spaces
- 14
- Parking Surface
- Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Parking Condition
- Good
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (source marks accessible)
- Accessibility
- Low Level of Accessibility
Water & Location
- Water Body
- Sarasota Bay
- Water Type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Hydrological Type
- Bay or Lagoon
- County
- Sarasota
- Street
- 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway
- ZIP Code
- 34236
- Coordinates
- 27.33366, -82.57495
About This Data
- Managed by
- City of Sarasota
- Contact
- (941) 263-6386
- Source record date
- May 16, 2026
- Official information
- Official website →
- Data source
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Sourced from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, public domain.
Disclaimer: Information is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify facility hours, amenities, and any required permits before visiting. Contact your state's fish and wildlife agency for up-to-date information.
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