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Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock vs North Fork Riverfront Park Kayak Landing
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Broward County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock
FORT LAUDERDALE
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North Fork Riverfront Park Kayak Landing
FORT LAUDERDALE
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
—
—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
North Fork New River
North Fork New River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock and North Fork Riverfront Park Kayak Landing 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.