Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve - Floating Dock

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Middle River in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

Fee
Free (no launch fee listed)
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Trailer parking
No trailer parking listed (0 spaces)
Restrooms
Flush toilets (accessible)
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with City of Wilton Manors 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

All FWC facts
StatusOpen
Ramp typeHand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard)
AccessGovernment Owned for General Public Use
FeeFree (no launch fee listed)
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
Hours8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Trailer parkingNo trailer parking listed (0 spaces)
Car-only parking36 spaces, 4 accessible
RestroomsFlush toilets (accessible)
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceFloating Dock
Parking surfacePaved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good to Excellent
DocksFloating Dock
WaterSalt or brackish water · Saltwater Canal
Water bodyMiddle River
Managed byCity of Wilton Manors
Address1937 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
CountyBroward County
Coordinates26.15140, -80.14113
FWC ramp IDBW00025BS

On the water

Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

Nearest NOAA tide station: Fort Lauderdale, Andrews Ave. Bridge (station 8722937, 2.3 mi straight-line; reference station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.

Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (All Year). About 10 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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Nearest open ramps

Straight-line distance (as the crow flies), not driving or boating distance.