Tucked on St. Johns River - Sisters Creek, Jim King Park at Sisters Creek - Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Duval County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
At a glance
- County
- Duval
- City
- Jacksonville
- Waterbody
- St. Johns River - Sisters Creek
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Floating Dock
- Parking surface
- Mix of Paved and Not Paved
- Trailer parking
- 50
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- City of Jacksonville
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 8203 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32226 · Coordinates: 30.395623, -81.459349
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
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 Mayport (Bar Pilot Dock), about 2 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):