Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:43 PM)
- Tide
- 0.988 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 · 10.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — September 8
local timeWaning Crescent (9% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cypress Strand |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.503165, -82.491248 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Cypress Strand in Florida at coordinates 27.50316, -82.49125. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Cypress Strand in 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: Gravel, 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 launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Cypress Strand • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Manatee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch
Is Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch access?
Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Cypress Strand in Florida.
How do I get to Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch?
Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 27.503165, -82.491248 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.0 mi of Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.