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Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp

Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp, located on Lido Key at 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, features a large multi-lane launch facility ideal for motorboats, along with dedicated hand-launch areas for kayaks and canoes.

The park offers excellent amenities including a fishing pier, picnic areas with tables and pavilions, restrooms, a playground, and a scenic mangrove boardwalk, making it a popular waterfront destination on Sarasota Bay.


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