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Cooleys Landing Public Boat Ramp vs Esplanade Park Public Kayak Dock
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Broward County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Cooleys Landing Public Boat Ramp
FORT LAUDERDALE
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Esplanade Park Public Kayak Dock
FORT LAUDERDALE
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
24 Hours
8:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
4
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
New River (Broward County)
Middle River
Trailer Parking
22 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Cooleys Landing Public Boat Ramp and Esplanade Park Public Kayak Dock provide public access in Broward County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.