Palmetto: Riverside Park & Boat Ramp

ADDRESS: 801 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL 34221
PHONE: n/a
GPS: N 27.5122 W 82.5739
DIRECTIONS-LAND: On I-75, take exit 224 for US-301 toward Ellenton/Palmetto.   Go 3.6 miles and continue on 10th St W/FL-43 for 0.6 miles.   Turn left at 8th Ave W/US-41.   Go 0.6 miles.   Turn right at Riverside Drive  W.
DIRECTIONS-WATER: Marker 19 on Manatee River. Ramp is immediately East of the Regatta Pointe Marina (between the Marina and the 8th Avenue W bridge).
NBR of RAMPS: 1 ramp; 2 lanes
DOCK TYPE: Fixed. Very short dock only on West side of ramp. Depending upon the tide, it may be difficult to get on and off larger boats.
HOURS: 24/7
OVERNIGHT PARKING: Yes.  Most of the parking is on the North side of Riverside Drive;  however, parking is limited and “parking lot” is not paved.
RESTROOM: Yes
WEBSITE: Following is the website for the Regatta Pointe Marina:
http://marinas.com/view/marina/2741 Regatta Pointe Marina Palmetto FL
On this aerial view, the ramp is between this marina and 8th Avenue W bridge.
COMMENT: On Google, the park is labeled “Hunt Memorial Park”. However, the sign at the boat ramp is “Riverside Park & Boat Ramp”.  On the Palmetto County website for Community Parks it is named “Riverside Park West.

Effective Date: 05/02/09