Access Site
FL
Ken Thompson Park
City: Sarasota, FL
County: Sarasota County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 27.33372193, -82.57488032
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Location
Interactive access map
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Walker Creek near Sarasota FL
3 mi away
Braden Riv at Lakewood Ranch near Lorraine FL
10.9 mi away
Howard Creek near Sarasota FL
14 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Ken Thompson Park offers excellent access to Sarasota Bay with a well-maintained concrete boat ramp featuring six lanes and four docks, making it ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. Located on 92 acres in Sarasota, the park provides a scenic launch point for exploring the bay's waters.
Beyond the ramp, the park offers numerous amenities to enhance your visit, including picnic areas, restrooms, water fountains, and walking trails that wind through mangroves and restored tidal marshes. A fishing pier is also available on-site. The park is pet-friendly (leashed dogs welcome) and features a playground, making it a good spot for families. Whether you're launching a kayak for a paddle through the bay or taking out a motorboat, Ken Thompson Park provides solid infrastructure and a pleasant natural setting on Sarasota's waterfront.
Beyond the ramp, the park offers numerous amenities to enhance your visit, including picnic areas, restrooms, water fountains, and walking trails that wind through mangroves and restored tidal marshes. A fishing pier is also available on-site. The park is pet-friendly (leashed dogs welcome) and features a playground, making it a good spot for families. Whether you're launching a kayak for a paddle through the bay or taking out a motorboat, Ken Thompson Park provides solid infrastructure and a pleasant natural setting on Sarasota's waterfront.
Nearby Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
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Amenities
parking
restrooms