Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp
Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp is a stand alone ramp in Sarasota, Florida, providing access to Sarasota Bay (salt or brackish water).
Hand Launch OnlySandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach No launch fee recordedSalt or Brackish WaterAccessibility feature recorded
About This Ramp
Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach is a hand launch only in Sarasota, Florida, providing access to Sarasota Bay (salt or brackish water). The ramp has a sandy kayak beach,sandy kayak beach surface. Launch is free of charge. The facility features a no dock and flush toilet restrooms (ADA accessible). Hours: Daylight Hoiurs.
Ramp Details
Ramp & Launch
- Access
- Government — Open to Public
- Ramp Type
- Hand Launch Only
- Surface
- Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach
- Dock
- No Dock
- Hours
- Daylight Hoiurs
Parking & Facilities
- Vehicle Spaces
- 36
- Parking Surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Parking Condition
- Good
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (source marks accessible)
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
Water & Location
- Water Body
- Sarasota Bay
- Water Type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Hydrological Type
- Bay or Lagoon
- County
- Sarasota
- Street
- 1700 Ken Thomson Parkway
- ZIP Code
- 34236
- Coordinates
- 27.33605, -82.57280
About This Data
- Managed by
- City of Sarasota
- Contact
- NA
- 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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