Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 0.86 ft
- Tide
- 1.795 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 8726674 — East Bay · 3.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hillsborough River
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 02303000 — HILLSBOROUGH RV AT STATE PARK NR ZEPHYRHILLS, FL · 0.3 mi from Hillsborough River
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hillsborough River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.959909, -82.463788 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida at coordinates 27.95991, -82.46379. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Hillsborough River in Tampa, Hillsborough 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 managed by: City of Tampa. 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 Tampa • public launch in Hillsborough County • fishing access on Hillsborough River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | City of Tampa |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
Is Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Tampa, Florida.
What water does Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch access?
Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida.
How do I get to Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch?
Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 27.959909, -82.463788 in Tampa, 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 Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.