Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM
- Water temp
- 88°F
- Water level
- 11.48 ft
- Tide
- 1.67 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 8720226 — Southbank Riverwalk, St Johns River · 1.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on River Oaks
Updated 52 min agoSource: USGS station 02246500 — ST. JOHNS RIVER AT JACKSONVILLE, FL · 1.5 mi from River Oaks
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | River Oaks |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.319917, -81.642157 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Duval County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access is a public boat launch providing access to River Oaks in Jacksonville, Florida at coordinates 30.31992, -81.64216. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access is a public boat launch on River Oaks in Jacksonville, Duval 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, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Jacksonville • public launch in Duval County • fishing access on River Oaks • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Floating Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Jacksonville |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access
Is Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access free to use?
Yes, Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access is a public boat launch with free access in Jacksonville, Florida.
What water does Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access access?
Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access provides boat launch access to River Oaks in Jacksonville, Florida.
How do I get to Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access?
Metropolitan Park Marina - Kayak Access is located at coordinates 30.319917, -81.642157 in Jacksonville, 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 2.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.