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Jim Barry Light Harbor Park vs Phil Foster Park Paddlecraft Launch Beach
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Palm Beach County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Jim Barry Light Harbor Park
WEST PALM BEACH
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Phil Foster Park Paddlecraft Launch Beach
WEST PALM BEACH
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset (No Overnight Parking)
Sunrise to Sunset
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
3
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Atlantic ICW - Lake Worth Lagoon
Atlantic ICW - Lake Worth Lagoon
Trailer Parking
72 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Jim Barry Light Harbor Park and Phil Foster Park Paddlecraft Launch Beach provide public access in Palm Beach 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.