27.3337219, -82.5748803

Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Sarasota Bay in Sarasota County, Florida , with 5 launch lanes. We currently track 6 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Sarasota, about 2.7 miles away. The site lies within the Sarasota Bay watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as KEN THOMPSON 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 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on Sarasota Bay

We currently track 6 public boat ramps on Sarasota Bay , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Sarasota County

We currently track 21 public boat ramps in Sarasota 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.

Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp provides access to Sarasota Bay, one of 6 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 "KEN THOMPSON 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
Sarasota County, Florida
Address
1708 KEN THOMPSON PARKWAY
SARASOTA, FL
Nearby places
Sarasota (2.7 mi)
South Sarasota (4.2 mi)
Southgate (4.4 mi)
Coordinates
27.3337219, -82.5748803 Gaia
Waterbody
Sarasota Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
5
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
30 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 941-263-6386

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic Restaurant nearby

Current weather

90°F Clear

Wind SSW 10 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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