Maximo Park Beach Paddlecraft Access
Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- Not listed by FWC
- Hours
- Daylight hours (FWC: “Sunrise/Sunset”)
- Trailer parking
- Not listed by FWC
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with City of St Petersburg before you go.
For your boat
Set up My setup to see how this ramp matches your boat and tow rig, from FWC data.
All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | Not listed by FWC |
| Hours | Daylight hours (FWC: “Sunrise/Sunset”) |
| Trailer parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Car-only parking | 16 spaces |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Moderate Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Hard packed sand beach · Good |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand |
| Docks | Not listed by FWC |
| Other amenities | Grill, Lighting, Picnic |
| Water | Salt or brackish water · Bay or Lagoon |
| Water body | Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay |
| Managed by | City of St Petersburg |
| Address | St. Petersburg, FL 33711 |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Coordinates | 27.71024, -82.68389 |
| FWC ramp ID | PI00012AA |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
Nearest NOAA tide station: Gulfport (station 8726486, 2.3 mi straight-line; subordinate station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.
Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (All Year). About 20 m from the ramp. FWC state zone, Rule 68C-22 FAC.
General reference only: FAC Chapter 68C-22 and posted signs prevail; local and federal (USFWS) zones may differ and are not included.
These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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