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Sarasota Centennial Park vs Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Sarasota County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.6 miles apart.
Sarasota Centennial Park
SARASOTA
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Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach
SARASOTA
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Daylight Hoiurs
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
6
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay
Trailer Parking
77 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Sarasota Centennial Park and Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach 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.