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Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch vs Linley Street Boat Launch (No Trailer Parking)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Sarasota County, Florida.
These ramps are about 4.2 miles apart.
Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch
LONGBOAT KEY
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Linley Street Boat Launch (No Trailer Parking)
LONGBOAT KEY
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay
Trailer Parking
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—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch and Linley Street Boat Launch (No Trailer Parking) provide public access in Sarasota 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.