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Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch vs Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Sarasota County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.7 miles apart.
Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch
SARASOTA
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Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp
SARASOTA
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
—
5
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay
Trailer Parking
8 spaces
30 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch and Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp 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.