Boat Ramp
E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch
HILLSBOROUGH County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Accessible Kayak Launch Dock
- Dock
- Accessible Kayak Launch Dock
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Managed by
- Hillsborough County
- Coordinates
- 27.74365, -82.46451
Before you go
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E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in HILLSBOROUGH County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch
E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in Hillsborough County, Florida. It is managed by Hillsborough County. It is listed as a hand launch only.
It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. A accessible kayak launch dock is available to help with boarding and loading. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are posted hours to posted hours.
This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to launch at E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are posted hours to posted hours.
Is there a dock?
Yes, a accessible kayak launch dock is available to help with boarding and loading.
Who manages E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch?
It is managed by Hillsborough County.