The Park Boulevard Boat Ramp and Park is located to
the left just over the Park Boulevard Bridge at 18651 Gulf Blvd.,Indian Shores.
It is a 6.5-acre boating facility is located on the Intercoastal Waterway. Construction of
the boat ramp was funded entirely by the Florida Boating Improvement Program as part of a
continuing program to enhance recreational boating activities in Florida.
The boat ramp was officially opened to the public on June 29, 1989. The facility is open
24 hours a day and features 73 vehicle and trailer parking spaces, six boat lanes, three
floating docks, restrooms, and night lighting.
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There is also a boat ramp for lake seminole. It is an enclosed lake with no gulf or
intracoastal access. There are spaces for vehicles/ trailers. Grills, picnic tables,
playground, water fountains, and restrooms. This park provides pleasant amenities for over
one million visitors each year.
Features: Lake Seminole Park is a designated wildlife habitat and sanctuary. Raccoons,
alligators, various waterfowl, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises/turtles,
snakes, etc. reside in this park, and provide many pleasant hours for nature enthusiasts
and families. The park has a 2-mile multi-use trail (jogging, hiking,
bicycling/rollerblading) that winds through a pine flatwoods. A 1-mile cut-off is
available for those less vigorous. Lake Seminole affords hours of pleasure for boaters,
jet skiers, water-skiing, fishing, etc. A softball field and volleyball courts are
available on a first come, first served basis. Benches and swings are strategically
situated for relaxing views of the several ponds and the lake. Weddings are popular at
this park, especially in two locations that provide beautiful photo-ops for the wedding
album--a wooden bridge near Shelter #2 at the front of the park, and at Shelter #5 which
is built over a small pond.
Safety & protection for all: Pets and service dogs are welcome--must be on 6'
leash. An abundance of wildlife roam throughout the park; however, they are protected and
may not be hunted, harassed, or fed. Additionally, it is illegal to remove, damage, or
destroy plants. Swimming, intoxicants and firearms are prohibited in the park.
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Pinellas County, of which greater Seminole is a part, is a vibrant and growing community
unto itself with a population of 921,482, an 8.2% increase through the 1990's. Seminole is
one of 24 communities within Pinellas County, is 24 miles west of Tampa, 12 miles
northwest of St. Petersburg, and 8 miles south of Clearwater.
The City of Seminole is a unique community characterized by a small, hometown atmosphere
attractively located within a greater metropolitan area.
The 2000 census proved Greater Seminole was a thriving, growing community. 73,293 live in
Seminole and the surrounding unincorporated areas, which include Bay Pines to the south
and neighborhoods west and east of the city. Within city limits, the census counted 10,890
residents. However, the surveying was done before recent annexations that have boosted the
population to almost 17,100.
While Greater Seminole is popular with retirees, the number of younger people and families
attracted by the climate and growing business opportunities it provides is growing. The
profile of the new resident is a younger, well-educated, employed individual, with a big
level of income. According to the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business
Research, the 25 to 44 age bracket is the fastest growing population in the county. |
