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The City of Jacksonville, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, the St. Johns Riverkeeper and more then 1,100 volunteers removed over 15 tons of litter along the banks of the river during the annual St. Johns River Cleanup.

As part of Mayor Alvin Brown's People+Parks Connection, he is enhancing access to area waterways. This year the mayor has announced 24 newly-designated kayak launch sites along the St. Johns River and its tributaries and a video series to with tips and ideas for enjoying the excursions.(Check out our kayak video on Kayak/Canoe Launches tab!)

Click here for an easy-to-download brochure map of sites.

Link to area saltwater tides.

Boat Ramps and Canoe and Kayaklaunch sites - JaxParks is currently responsible for 29 boat ramps and 21 canoe/kayak launch sites. Some sites are combination sites.

Metropolitan Park Marina - Located near Everbank Field on the north bank of the St. Johns River just west of channel markers G81 and R82, this marina has 78 boat slips that can accommodate boats up to 80 feet LOA and a few very large yachts.

Manatee Protection Plan - The purpose of this plan is to provide protection to manatees based upon a comprehensive understanding of manatee populations, habitat needs and interactions with humans. in addition, the plan acknowledges recreational and commercial uses of Jacksonville's waterways.

2006 Manatee Protection Plan Update

Manatee Report

Contact: 

Captain Jim Suber
Consultant to Marinas and Waterways/Dockmaster 
(904) 630-0839

1410 Gator Bowl Blvd. 
Jacksonville, FL 32202

 

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