E. G. Simmons Park

E.G. Simmons Park in Ruskin offers convenient access to Tampa Bay's extensive waters, making it an excellent launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters. The park features a well-maintained boat ramp with expanded capacity, providing easy entry to the bay's diverse paddling opportunities. The 469-acre park serves as a gateway to both Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, offering paddlers access to scenic estuary waters ideal for recreation and exploration.

The park supports various recreational activities including fishing, kayaking, and sightseeing, with nearby attractions like the Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge offering opportunities to observe colonial bird species such as herons, egrets, and cormorants. Annual park entry passes, boat ramp passes, and after-hours fishing passes are available for purchase. The facility was developed with support from Tampa Bay Estuary Program funding, reflecting its importance to the local boating community.