Parks, Boat Ramps, & Recreation

The City of Crystal River offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy nature and water activities including several parks, two boat ramps, the Crosstown Trail, Kings Bay Riverwalk, Town Square and the Splash Pad.

Park Rangers interact with a wide variety of park patrons.  They are tasked with patrolling, protecting and supervising the City's parks and boat ramps.  Park Rangers patrol City parks, boat ramps, and parking areas to help visitors, make sure rules are followed, and ensure the natural environment or fellow guests are not disrupted.  The Park Rangers' cellular phone number is 352-697-0933.  

City Boat Ramps are located at 1 SW 1st Place (at Pete's Pier) and at 558 NW 3rd Avenue (just north of City Hall). There is a launch fee that you can pay at one of the meters and the ramps are patrolled by Park Rangers throughout the day.  Hunter Springs and Kings Bay Parks have kayak launch areas,  parking and launch fees are paid at area meters. 

The City of Crystal River does not maintain or operate the boat ramps on Fort Island Trail.

For further information on the City Parks and Boat Ramps (including amenities, parking and launch fees, annual passes, and pavilion reservations), please visit their individual pages. 

Parking and Vessel Launching:   We hope you enjoy your visit to the City and experience what the area offers.  While most parking in the City is free, there is a fee for parking at Hunter Springs Park and Kings Bay Park and launch fees at Hunter Springs Park, Kings Bay Park and city boat ramps.  These metered areas are very clearly posted in the two parks and two boat ramps.   If you have questions about a parking meters, please visit the Parks Enforcement page.  If you are at one of these metered locations and have any questions or difficulties, the Park Ranger's number is listed on the meters and they will be glad to assist you.  

 

Please see fees for Parking and Launching in Schedule "A" below.