27.7038719, -82.6400822

Bay Vista Park Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Bay Vista Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Gulfport, about 4.9 miles away. The closest larger city is St. Petersburg, approximately 5.2 miles away. The site lies within the Tampa Bay watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as BAY VISTA RECREATION PARK/RAMP.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 18, 2026.

Boat ramps on Tampa Bay

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Tampa Bay , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Pinellas County

We currently track 49 public boat ramps in Pinellas County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 30 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Bay Vista Park Boat Ramp provides access to Tampa Bay, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "BAY VISTA RECREATION PARK/RAMP" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Pinellas County, Florida
Address
7000 4TH ST S
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Nearby places
Gulfport (4.9 mi)
Tierra Verde (5.2 mi)
St. Petersburg (5.2 mi)
Coordinates
27.7038719, -82.6400822 Gaia
Waterbody
Tampa Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
24 hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
2
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
30 vehicle-only

Amenities

Grill Picnic Night lighting

Current weather

88°F Clear

Wind SSW 8 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM

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