Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Tide
- 2.257 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 8726384 — Port Manatee · 20.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach
| Location | Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | New Pass |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.336045, -82.572799 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach is a public boat launch providing access to New Pass in Sarasota, Florida at coordinates 27.33604, -82.57280. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach is a public boat launch on New Pass in Sarasota, Sarasota 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: Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 Sarasota • public launch in Sarasota County • fishing access on New Pass • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Daylight Hoiurs |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Sarasota |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach
Is Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach free to use?
Yes, Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach is a public boat launch with free access in Sarasota, Florida.
What water does Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach access?
Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach provides boat launch access to New Pass in Sarasota, Florida.
How do I get to Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach?
Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach is located at coordinates 27.336045, -82.572799 in Sarasota, 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 Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.