4 /5 Eliz Russell: Good for what it is: a small boat dock and ramp to Turkey Creek with captain’s house, playground, and bathrooms. Limited parking, especially on busy weekends. Bordered to the north by the train tracks (trains being so close can be a pro or a con...)
We enjoy visiting this spot to look for wildlife. Sometimes we are rewarded with nothing, and sometimes we see dolphins, manatees, turtles, great blue herons, egrets, cormorants, ospreys, and pelicans.
Boat dock - single ramp with a rather tight turn-around for vehicles & trailers. Also larger fishing pier with a picnic table. I’m not a boater so I don’t know much about it, but I see lots of kayaks, canoes, and boats of various sizes being launched from here. There are frequently people fishing here, but we usually don’t see them catch anything (and everyone I’ve asked admits to mediocre catches at best). We do often see mullet jumping out of the water though.
Playground - wood chip base. A few swings and one structure with slides, climbing walls, fireman’s pole, ladder, ramps. Sturdy and newer (erected in the last year or two). Probably best for 5-12yr olds but could be used by all ages, the youngest with supervision.
Ramada - covered picnic area with about 8 long tables and a couple grills. Next to the playground and a large open field.
Captain’s House - a meeting house that can be reserved. We’ve seen it used for everything from birthday parties and weddings to Meals on Wheels pickups and band practices.
