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All Duval County Public Boat Ramps

Information updated February 2011

Duval County Waterway Access

City Marina Information

Aerial view of the marina at Metro Park. Metropolitan Park Marina is located near Everbank Field on the Northbank of the St. Johns River just west of channel markers G"81" and R"82". Downtown Jacksonville and the Landing Area are approximately 1 ½ mile to the west. The center of the marina entrance is located at
N30°19.161' W81°38.467.

The 78 slips in Metropolitan Park Marina can accommodate boats up to 80 feet LOA and a few very large yachts. The slips are available to the public, first-come, first-served. Reservations are not required except during special events such as Jaguar and college football games at Everbank Field or concerts and festivals in Metropolitan Park.

Services
The maximum length of stay is 72 hours in any 30-day period. Metropolitan Park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dusk.

The marina has 41 power pedestals with 30/20 amp service and 35 power pedestals with 50/30/20 amp service. Customers can self-serve connect to the power via a kiosk that accepts Visa, MasterCard or Discover. The power cost is $8.56 per 24 hours. Users may pay for 24, 48 or 72 hours worth of power.

Potable water is available at all slips at no cost to the boaters. No waste disposal services other than restrooms in the park and port-a-lets in the marina are provided.

A self-service, boat pump out station is provided free of charge. No open flames are allowed on boats or the docks. Bar-B-Q cooking may be done in the park or along the bulkhead area of the docks.

For additional information including new rates, the City of Jacksonville Dockmaster may be contacted by phone at (904) 630-0839 or fax at (904) 355-4857.

St. Johns Marina

Atlas# 1 Area of Town: Southside
901 Museum Circle (Map It)

St. Johns Marina is the closest ramp to the downtown area. The ramp is used primarily on weekends by boaters not traveling far from downtown on the river, either for fishing or cruising. During city events the ramp reaches beyond full capacity in parking and launching. Overflow parking may be utilized under the Acosta Bridge. The ramp is not ADA accessible due to lack of floating docks and barriers.

Click here to link to the NOAA web site for weather conditions and tide reports.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From I-95 Northbound:
1. Take the PRUDENTIAL DR / MAIN ST exit towards RIVERSIDE AVE/MARY ST.
2. Merge onto ACOSTA EXWY
3. Take the SR-13/SAN MARCO BLVD exit.
4. Turn LEFT onto SAN MARCO BLVD.
5. Turn LEFT onto MUSEUM CIR.
6. Ramp is on west side of River City Brewing Co.

PROVIDES ACCESS TO: NUMBER OF TRAILER PARKING SPACES:

St. Johns River downtown 15

OVERFLOW PARKING: DOCKING AND STAGING:

Some available in area fixed docks at ramp and riverwalk

ADA ACCESSIBLE: HOURS OF OPERATION:

No 24 hours / 7 days

NUMBER OF RAMP LANES: AMENITIES:

2 None

COORDINATES:

N 30° 19.123' W 81° 39.711'

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: VESSEL USE RATING:

Strong current, some shoaling near ramp; high vessel traffic. A (unlimited)

VESSEL USE RATING GUIDE

A= unlimited;
B= vessels less than 22 Feet C = jon boats and jet skis;
D= hand launch only

Intracoastal Waterway

Atlas# 4 Area of Town: Beaches and Intracoastal
2510 2nd Ave. N.

Intracoastal ramp is the southernmost ramp in Duval County on the ICW. This ramp is extremely popular for all boaters at the Beaches and Southside areas. The ramp is easy to use due to its protection and adequate depths. The ramp gets very crowded on any weekend with nice weather and on-site parking is usually full after 8 a.m. Off site parking on private property is available for a fee when the gate is open.

Click here to link to the NOAA web site for weather conditions and tide reports.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Beach Blvd. Eastbound at ICW:
1. Turn LEFT onto 20th ST. (First stoplight after bridge)
2. Follow to end and Turn LEFT onto 2nd AVE N.
3. Ramp is at end of 2nd AVE N.

PROVIDES ACCESS TO:	NUMBER OF TRAILER PARKING SPACES:
ICW - South of ST. Johns River	33
OVERFLOW PARKING:	DOCKING AND STAGING:
Some available in area(accross street for fee)	two floating docks
ADA ACCESSIBLE:	HOURS OF OPERATION:
Yes	24 hours/7 days
NUMBER OF RAMP LANES:	AMENITIES:
4	rest rooms, picnic area, fishing area
COORDINATES:
N 30° 17.409' W 81° 25.209'
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:	VESSEL USE RATING:
Very busy ramp; some offsite parking for fee	A (unlimited)
VESSEL USE RATING GUIDE
A= unlimited; B= vessels less than 22 Feet	C = jon boats and jet skis; D= hand launch only

Mandarin Park

Atlas# 23 Area of Town: Mandarin
14780 Mandarin Road Mapit
Jacksonville, FL 32223

Mandarin Park Boat Ramp is located in Mandarin Park, along Julington Creek. Amenities include picnic tables, rest rooms and a fishing pier. The park setting also offers play areas, walking trails and an interpretive nature center.

Click here to link to the NOAA web site for weather conditions and tide reports.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Downtown and I-95:
1. Head South on I-95 to I-295 NORTH
2. Exit SAN JOSE BOULEVARD SOUTH ramp
3. Traveling SOUTH on San Jose Boulevard, turn RIGHT on Mandarin Road
4. After a distance, park entrance in on the right, follow entry to boat ramp

PROVIDES ACCESS TO:	NUMBER OF TRAILER PARKING SPACES:
Julington Creek	21, 2 ADA
OVERFLOW PARKING:	DOCKING AND STAGING:
None
ADA ACCESSIBLE:	HOURS OF OPERATION:
Yes
NUMBER OF RAMP LANES:	AMENITIES:
2	Picnic tables, rest rooms, fishing pier, park access
COORDINATES:
30 08'.012N	081 38'.040W
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:	VESSEL USE RATING:
Manatee zone 1000' from shore	A
VESSEL USE RATING GUIDE
A= unlimited; B= vessels less than 22 Feet	C = jon boats and jet skis; D= hand launch only

1.  St. Johns Marina
2.  Bert Maxwell
3.  Mayport
4.  Intracoastal Waterway
5.  Wayne B. Stevens
6.  T.K. Stokes
7.  Arlington
8.  Oak Harbor
9.  Pottsburg Creek
10. County Dock
11. Hood Landing
12. Dinsmore Boat Landing
13. Harbor View

14. Lonnie Wurn
15. Sisters Creek Joe Carlucci
16. Arlington Lions Club
17. Sisters Creek Marina
18. Lighthouse Marine
19. Fulton Boat Ramp
20. New Berlin
21. Alimicani
22. Goodby's Creek
23.  Mandarin Park
24.  Thomas Creek
25.  Palms Fish Camp