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Outdoor Activities BOATING If you enjoy boating, you've come to the right place! The City of Cape Coral boasts over 400 miles of canals , many of which have direct access to the Caloosahatchee River and Gulf of America, offering a wide range of marine activities to boating enthusiasts of all ages.

BOATING & BOAT TRAILER PARKING

Cape Coral’s boat trailer parking program was established to help reduce boat ramp traffic and provide funding for additional security and future improvements. This program requires boaters to pay a $15 daily fee to park their boat trailers at Cape Coral’s five improved boat ramp locations while they are out on the water. Through a partnership with Passport , drivers are able to pay to park from their smartphone, tablet or computer. The Passport Parking app is free to download from the iPhone App Store and Android Google Play. If a boater does not have a smartphone, they can call (239) 424-9459 to register with Passport. When using the Passport Parking app, boaters are reminded to enter the tow vehicle license plate number and not the trailer plate number when entering payment information. Important Note: When entering payment information, Passport will require that boaters enter the zone number of the boat ramp location where they will be parked. Please see the Boat Ramp zone numbers listed below:

• Horton Park Boat Ramp

FISHING With its vast canal system and convenient location on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, Cape Coral offers several fishing opportunities for both freshwater and saltwater activity. Prior to dropping lines in the water, it is important that people be aware of, and adhere to Florida fishing license requirements and laws in order to avoid potential citations. Launches into Shelburne Canal which connects with several freshwater canals as well as Alhambra Lake, Lake Kennedy and Saratoga Lake. u Burnt Store Boat Ramp 230 Burnt Store Road South Launches into Rosemary Canal (saltwater) which connects with several canals and leads to Matlacha Pass. u Crystal Lake Park Boat Ramp 4307 NW 36th St Launches into the Flagstone Canal which connects with the North spreader waterway leading to Matlacha Bay. u Horton Park Boat Ramp 2628 SE 26th Place Launches into Everest Canal (saltwater) which connects with the Caloosahatchee River south of the mid-point bridge. u Rosen Park Boat Ramp 2414 SE 15th Terrace Launches into Chantry Canal (saltwater) which connects with the Caloosahatchee River just north of the mid-point bridge. PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS Cape Coral’s waterways can be accessed by watercraft via five improved public boat ramps including: u BMX Boat Ramp 1509 SW 7th Court

Boat Ramp Locations:

Zone #: Boat Ramp Locations:

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BMX Park Burnt Store

1960 Horton Park 1958 1961 Rosen Park 1959

Crystal Lake Park 1957

When using the iPhone app or internet site to pay for boat trailer park ing, please be sure to pay BEFORE launching your vessel. Cape Coral Park Rangers & Law Enforcement personnel patrol the five park loca tions daily and must issue violation tickets to any vehicles/trailers that do not pay the daily fee or have a current resident or commercial decal.

• Rosen Park Boat Ramp

ANNUAL PARKING DECALS As another option to paying a $15 daily parking fee, Cape Coral residents may purchase an annual decal for only $75 allowing them to park their boat trailers as many times as they wish over the course of the year. Two-year parking decals are available to residents for $150. Parking decals are only available to Cape Coral residents and they are valid one year from the date of purchase (two years for the two year parking decal). They may be purchased online at CapeParks. com, if you need assistance, please call 239 573 3128. Required to upload on-line: ■ Vehicle registration ■ Proof of Cape Coral residency (i.e. Driver’s license, local utility bill, etc.) with corresponding name and address on it. BOATING SAFETY Prior to boating, particularly in a new environment, it is recommended that people familiarize themselves with boating safety and etiquette . This information can be obtained through the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at (239) 549-1027. For a complete list of rules and regulations concerning recreational boating in Florida, visit the Boating page of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's website at http://myfwc.com/boating/.

Boating & Water Activities • www.CapeParks.com The best source of information for current fishing rules and regulations, license fees, exemptions, measurements, seasons, species, and other “fish facts” both for saltwater and freshwater fishing is the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) website at www.MyFWC.com.

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