28.0789885, -82.7713298

H.S. ""Pop"" Stansell Memorial Park (Sand Boat Launch Beach) Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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H.S. ""Pop"" Stansell Memorial Park (Sand Boat Launch Beach) Boat Ramp is a public launch on Sutherland Bayou - Saint Joseph Sound in Pinellas County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Palm Harbor, about 0.5 miles away. The site lies within the Anclote River-Curlew Creek Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as H.S. POP STANSELL CITY PARK.

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 Sutherland Bayou - Saint Joseph Sound

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Sutherland Bayou - Saint Joseph Sound , 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 - 10 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.

H.S. ""Pop"" Stansell Memorial Park (Sand Boat Launch Beach) Boat Ramp provides access to Sutherland Bayou - Saint Joseph Sound, one of 2 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 "H.S. POP STANSELL CITY PARK" 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
797 FLORIDA AVE
PALM HARBOR, FL
Nearby places
Palm Harbor (0.5 mi)
Saint George (3.1 mi)
Dunedin (4.1 mi)
Coordinates
28.0789885, -82.7713298 Gaia
Waterbody
Sutherland Bayou - Saint Joseph Sound
Access type
Public
Hours
9:00 AM till Dusk
Ramp surface
Sand,Sand
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
10 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 727-771-6000

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic

Current weather

88°F Clear

Wind N 0 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM

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