Ringhaver Park Kayak and Canoe Ramp

Jacksonville Kayak and Canoe Ramps

Ringhaver park has about 576 acres for everybody to enjoy.  There are soccer fields, playgrounds, softball fields, walking trails, tennis courts, and a kayak/canoe launch.  The kayak/canoe launch is located down a long winding trail and is a considerable hike for those pulling or carrying the yaks.

Description

Ringhaver park has about 576 acres for everybody to enjoy. There are soccer fields, playgrounds, softball fields, walking trails, tennis courts, and a kayak/canoe launch. The kayak/canoe launch is located down a long winding trail and is a considerable hike for those pulling or carrying the yaks. The launch will put you on the western end of the Ortega River. Heading south on the Ortega River offers a nice, peaceful paddle. There aren’t many docks back this way, just a lot of nature. In doing the research on this ramp, I must say, I was a little creeped out walking to this ramp. I don’t know if it was being alone in the woods or the gang graffiti on the dock itself. Either way, go with a partner just to be safe. There may be heavy traffic on weekends for those skiing and wakeboarding in the river.
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Driving Directions:

From I-95 & I-10 downtown Take I-10 westbound. Take the ramp onto Roosevelt Blvd/US-17 Turn right at FL-134/Timuquana Rd Turn left at Ortega Farms Blvd Ortega Farms Blvd turns right and becomes 118th St

Parking Situation:

There is a lot of parking available at this park. On days when softball is being played, parking may not be as available.

Ramps

There aren’t any ramps at this location, only a floating dock.

Special Conditions

Long walk to launch. There may be heavy traffic in river on busy weekends. A little creeped out walking to the ramp, could just be me.

Vessel Use Rating

D - Hand Launch Only

Map

Ringhaver Park Kayak and Canoe Ramp
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