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**Location & Access**
Sunlit Cove Park offers a public boat ramp providing access to Riviera Bay in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County. The ramp is located at Sunlit Cove Drive and Bay Street NE and is open 24 hours for launching, though the park itself operates from 30 minutes before sunrise to 11 p.m. This is a convenient put-in for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorcraft looking to explore the Tampa Bay area.
**Paddling & Recreation**
The ramp provides direct access to Riviera Bay's calm, sheltered waters—ideal for beginners and those seeking protected paddling conditions. The nearby Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1951 as a colonial bird sanctuary, offers excellent paddling opportunities with sightings of herons, cormorants, egrets, and other wading birds. This makes Sunlit Cove an excellent starting point for wildlife viewing paddling trips.
**Contact & Information**
For questions about facility conditions, amenities, or special programs, contact St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation at (727) 893-7441 or stpeteparksrec@stpe.org.