Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek

Jim King Park offers a free public boat ramp and dock facility on the St. Johns River at Sisters Creek in Jacksonville, providing convenient access to this major northeastern Florida waterway. The ramp features ample trailer parking and is a popular launching point, especially on weekends—arriving early is recommended to avoid delays. The location provides access to a variety of paddling and boating opportunities, including nearby Amelia Island, local sandbars, and routes toward the Atlantic.

This former commercial marina site was developed in the late 1990s and serves as an important access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats exploring the St. Johns River system. The area is surrounded by the scenic Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast, offering paddlers the chance to explore salt marshes and experience thousands of years of local history. For visitor information and directions, contact the nearby Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center at (904) 641-7155 or visit the City of Jacksonville website for current conditions and facility details.

Located at Fort Caroline National Memorial, the Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center hosts the exhibit "Where the Waters Meet." This exhibit showcases the richness of the environment in northeast Florida and how humans have interacted with this environment for thousands of years. The Visitor Center hosts a bookstore and information desk, and activities are available to do while exploring the exhibits.