If you're launching on West Lake (hollywood), West Lake Park - Small Craft Launch (No Motors) is a solid saltwater option in Broward County. It's well-placed for boaters who want to spend their time fishing rather than trailering across the county. With 2 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
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At a glance
- County
- Broward
- City
- Hollywood
- Waterbody
- West Lake (hollywood)
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Launch lanes
- 2
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Floating Launch Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 4
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- Broward County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Daily
Address: 1200 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, FL, 33019 · Coordinates: 26.03152, -80.12957
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Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
On-water restrictions nearby
No mapped state manatee-protection or boating-safety zones were found within 500 m of this ramp in the current FWC dataset. This does not mean the area is unrestricted — posted signs and other local, state, or federal rules may still apply.
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is South Port Everglades, ICWW, about 4 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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