Picnic Island Park - Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Launch Beach
Picnic Island Park - Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Launch Beach is a hand launch only in Tampa, Florida, providing access to Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shor...
Hand Launch OnlySand,Sand No launch fee recordedSalt or Brackish WaterAccessibility feature recorded
About This Ramp
Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach is a hand launch only in Tampa, Florida, providing access to Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore (salt or brackish water). The ramp has a sand,sand surface. Launch is free of charge. The facility features flush toilet restrooms (ADA accessible). Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.
Ramp Details
Ramp & Launch
- Access
- Government — Open to Public
- Ramp Type
- Hand Launch Only
- Surface
- Sand,Sand
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
Parking & Facilities
- Vehicle Spaces
- 30
- Parking Surface
- Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Parking Condition
- Good to Excellent
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (source marks accessible)
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
Water & Location
- Water Body
- Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore
- Water Type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Hydrological Type
- Bay or Lagoon
- County
- Hillsborough
- Street
- 7409 Picnic Island Boulevard
- ZIP Code
- 33616
- Coordinates
- 27.85393, -82.55267
About This Data
- Managed by
- City of Tampa
- Source record date
- May 16, 2026
- 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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