Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Tide
- 1.932 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 · 17.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch
| Location | Longboat Key, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gulf of America |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.389443, -82.639981 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Gulf of America in Longboat Key, Florida at coordinates 27.38944, -82.63998. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Gulf of America in Longboat Key, Manatee 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: Floating Dock, 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 Longboat Key • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Gulf of America • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Floating Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Dawn to Dusk |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Town of Longboat Key |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch
Is Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Longboat Key, Florida.
What water does Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch access?
Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Gulf of America in Longboat Key, Florida.
How do I get to Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch?
Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 27.389443, -82.639981 in Longboat Key, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.