Boat ramp · Melbourne · Brevard County

Ballard Park Public Boat Ramp

Indian River Lagoon - Eau Gallie River · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

Lanes4 lanes
Trailer parking32 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood to Excellent

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.006(2)(d)7.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Ballard Park Public Boat Ramp

Aerial view of Ballard Park Public Boat Ramp
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Ballard Park Public Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in Melbourne, Brevard County on Indian River Lagoon - Eau Gallie River, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Melbourne.

Launching

The ramp has 4 lanes with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Parking: 32 trailer spaces and 53 car spaces, mix of paved and not paved. Hours: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Amenities: grill, picnic.

Official page

Nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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