Jenkins Creek Park And Public Boat Ramp

Jenkins Creek Park offers a convenient public access point for kayakers, canoeists, and small boaters in Hernando County, Florida. The 3-acre park features a four-lane boat ramp with courtesy docks, making it well-suited for launching small vessels and hand-launching kayaks and canoes. The facility is handicap accessible with dedicated parking spaces, and a parking lot across the street provides ample vehicle parking with a fee kiosk system.

The site provides access to a network of local waterways including Rice Creek Bay, Centipede Bay, Rock Island Bay, and the Chassahowitzka River. Paddlers should note that a pedestrian bridge crosses the creek and may restrict larger vessel sizes. In addition to water access, Jenkins Creek Park includes a fishing pier, picnic tables, grills, and restrooms, making it a comfortable base for a day on the water. The park preserves the natural environment with freshwater springs, coastal marshes, and upland areas typical of Florida's Gulf Coast region.