Paddler's Park boat launch
Paddler's Park
The boat ramp at Paddler's Park is approximately 18 feet wide, making it suitable for most types of watercraft. In addition, the ramp is equipped with a floating dock, which makes it easy for boaters to board and disembark from their vessels.
Paddler's Park boat ramp services the waters of Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay, both of which are popular destinations for boaters and fishermen. The water in this area is relatively calm, making it ideal for recreational boating, fishing, and other water-based activities.
A wide variety of crafts are permitted on the water at Paddler's Park, including motorized boats, kayaks, canoes, and sailboats. However, it is important to note that certain rules and regulations apply to each type of craft. For example, motorized boats are subject to speed limits and safety requirements, while kayaks and canoes must be equipped with appropriate flotation devices.
Overall, Paddler's Park boat ramp is a popular destination for boaters and water enthusiasts in Wisconsin. Its convenient location, wide ramp, and easy access to calm waters make it an ideal spot for launching and retrieving a wide variety of watercraft.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Paddler's Park -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc River At Manitowoc | 581 cfs | → |
| Kewaunee River Near Kewaunee | 101 cfs | → |
| East River At Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf | 17 cfs | → |
| Sheboygan River At Sheboygan | 394 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Paddler's Park as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Paddler's Park
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Paddler's Park.