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Judd Park Paddlecraft Launch: Hours and Free Parking

By Eric Vincent · October 6, 2026

Judd Park at 1297 Parkview Court, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 lists a Paddlecraft Landing/Launch, “Dawn to Dusk” hours and Free Parking (Lee County Parks & Recreation, retrieved Oct. 6, 2026). The county boat ramp index groups it under launches for “no motorized vessels.”

What the county page lists

The amenity list shows Dog Walking (On-Leash), Dog Park, Paddlecraft Landing/Launch, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Tennis Courts, Charcoal Grills, Softball Fields and Free Parking. The page calls the site a “14-acre facility” with a lighted softball field and says pavilions are “first come, first served only.” It also says “No alcohol permitted in park.” The contact listed is (239) 671-2542.

What the page does not say

The page does not name the waterway the launch reaches, describe the launch surface or give a launch location within the park. It does not list Fishing as an amenity and states no fishing rules. Treat it as a paddle access point and confirm on site before planning a fishing trip.

Other county paddlecraft launches

The county index also names Russell Park Paddlecraft Launch and Telegraph Creek Paddlecraft Launch. For the second, see our Telegraph Creek post. Paid county ramps are on the Lee County ramp and parking fees page.

License

The Judd Park page carries no saltwater license note. The county’s ramp pages say “A Saltwater Fishing License is required to saltwater fish from shore. There is no fee for Florida residents.” Our license guide covers the options.