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Enjoy Jacksonville's Amazing Waterways

Enhancing access to Jacksonville's waterways is part of the city's Water Access mission to improve quality of life for our residents. Right now JaxParks has a number of public launch sites available for both motorized and non-motorized water craft as well as saltwater and freshwater fishing piers throughout the City.

Marina and Floating Dock Rule:  Docking is allowed up to 72 hours anywhere not marked with specific signage.

Metro Park Marina: Marina Information

Boat Ramps (motorized and non-motorized vessels):


Kayak Launches (non-motorized watercraft only):  CLICK HERE for more Kayak Launch Info

  • Alejandro Garces Camp Tomahawk Park, 8419 San Ardo Rd.
  • Bee Street Park, Bee St. and Utah Ave.
  • Betz-Tiger Point Preserve, 13990 Pumpkin Hill Rd.
  • Blue Cypress Park, 4012 University Bvld. N.
  • Castaway Island Preserve, 2921 San Pablo Road S.
  • Charles Reese Memorial Park, 1200 Ken Knight Drive
  • Chelsea Street, east end of Chelsea St. @ McCoy's Creek
  • Clapboard Creek @ Bradley Pond, 12240 Clapboard Bluff Trail
  • Cradle Creek Preserve, South 15th St. & Fairway Lane
  • Dutton Island Preserve, end of Dutton Island Drive
  • Haulover Creek, 10980 Heckscher Drive
  • Huguenot Memorial Park, 10980 Heckscher Drive
  • Jackson Street Dock, next to YMCA
  • Metro Park Marina, 4110 Gator Bowl Drive
  • Nathan Krestul Park, 2001 LaVaca Road
  • North Shore Park, 7901 Pearl St.
  • Northbank Riverwalk/Gefen Park, end of Forest St. @ St. Johns River
  • Palmetto Leaves Regional Park, 13799 Old St. Augustine Road
  • Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park, 13802 Pumpkin Hill Road
  • Reddie Point Preserve, 4499 Yachtsman Way
  • Ribault River Preserve, 2617 Ribault Scenic Drive
  • Ringhaver Park, 5198 118th St.
  • River Oaks Park, 1201 Brookwood Road
  • Riverview Park, 9620 E. Water St.
  • Rotary Park, 2293 2nd Ave. North, Jax Beach
  • Seminole Park, 4170 McGirts Blvd.
  • Southbank Riverwalk, dock behind School Board Bldg.
  • Stinson Park, 4050 San Juan Ave.
  • Talbot Islands State Park/PADL, 13030 Heckscher Drive
  • Thebaut Sisters Landing @ Browns Creek and Heckscher Dr.
  • Tideviews Preserve, 1 Begonia St.
  • Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, 4882 Timuquana Rd.


Paddling Guides 
Greater Jacksonville Paddling Guide
Intracoastal Marsh Paddling Guide
Timucuan Trail Waterway Guide
Nassau River-Thomas Creek Paddling Guide

Anchoring Limitation Areas
Ortega River between Grand Ave. Bridge and Timuquana Rd. Bridge (Max. 45 consecutive days in a 6-month period per COJ ORD. 2022-61-E)

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