Idlewild Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Thurston Basin, is located in Springfield Gardens. From Jamaica it's roughly 4.4 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Jamaica Bay Park Boat Ramp in Inwood, about 1.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Springfield Gardens, NY |
| Water | Thurston Basin |
| Park | Idlewild Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Idlewild Park Boat Ramp, check closures with New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Idlewild Park Boat Ramp is in Springfield Gardens, New York. There is no street address for Idlewild Park Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Thurston Basin.
Our data does not say whether Idlewild Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Idlewild Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Hook Creek Park Kayak/Canoe Launch in Rosedale, about under 1 mile away.
Hook Creek Park Kayak/Canoe Launch in Rosedale (under 1 mile), Jamaica Bay Park Boat Ramp in Inwood (1.9 miles) and Inwood Park Boat Ramp in Far Rockaway (2.2 miles).
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