Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp
on Sarasota Bay — SARASOTA County, Florida
- Free to launch
- 5 lanes
- Concrete
- Dock
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Nearest gauge: WALKER CREEK NEAR SARASOTA FL — 3 mi away.
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Details
| Water body | Sarasota Bay |
|---|---|
| Water type | Salt or Brackish Water |
| County | SARASOTA |
| Nearest community | SARASOTA |
| Address | 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway |
| Type | Stand Alone Ramp |
| Ramp surface | Concrete |
| Launch lanes | 5 |
| Dock | Fixed Launch Docks |
| Parking | Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Launch fee | No |
| Fee amount | 0 |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Reported condition | Good to Excellent |
| Status | Open for Business |
| Managed by | City of Sarasota |
| Phone | (941) 263-6386 |
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Directions to 27.33366, -82.57495 →
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