Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:12 PM)
- Tide
- 1.28 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8722956 — South Port Everglades · 11.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 22
local timeFirst Quarter (60% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Donaldson Park (Small Boats)
| Location | Coconut Creek, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cypress Creek Canal |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.241386, -80.180541 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Broward County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Donaldson Park (Small Boats) is a public boat launch providing access to Cypress Creek Canal in Coconut Creek, Florida at coordinates 26.24139, -80.18054. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Donaldson Park (Small Boats) is a public boat launch on Cypress Creek Canal in Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: Flush Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Coconut Creek • public launch in Broward County • fishing access on Cypress Creek Canal • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM to Dusk or by permit (Gates locked at Dusk) |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Coconut Creek |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donaldson Park (Small Boats)
Is Donaldson Park (Small Boats) free to use?
Yes, Donaldson Park (Small Boats) is a public boat launch with free access in Coconut Creek, Florida.
What water does Donaldson Park (Small Boats) access?
Donaldson Park (Small Boats) provides boat launch access to Cypress Creek Canal in Coconut Creek, Florida.
How do I get to Donaldson Park (Small Boats)?
Donaldson Park (Small Boats) is located at coordinates 26.241386, -80.180541 in Coconut Creek, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Donaldson Park (Small Boats) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.