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3rd and main st web.jpgThe City of Napa offers a variety of public facilities that provide access to the Napa River.  The Parks & Recreations Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of these  facilities. The following  information describes City facilities and links to information related to use of public boat docks and launches within the City of Napa.   

"Take the 4th Street Boat Dock Use Survey"

Kennedy Park Launch and Dock

Riverside Park Launch

Links

 


4th Street Boat Dock

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Take Our Survey

The City of Napa is looking for your input on the use of the new 4th Street Boat Dock. The new public dock will be located on the west bank of the Napa River below the new riverfront developement. The original  dock was removed in 2005 in advance of flood project work.  Your input from this survey will assist the City in developing a use policy. Here is some basic info on the new dock design that should help you in answering the survey questions;

  •  The new dock will be constructed of floating concrete sections.
  •  The new dock will be 226’ in length and 10’ wide.
  •  The new dock will remain in place year round.
  •  The gangway will provide ADA accessibility.
  •  The dock will be for day use only, no overnight mooring. 
  •  The dock will support a variety of boat types.

Boat Dock Use Survey Info

Your input on the survey is valuable in determining a use policy for the City’s new asset.

Click Here to download a PRINTABLE SURVEY

Click on this link to take the SURVEY ONLINE

 A public information meeting was held on Wednesday, April 28th Here is a link to the presentation that was given at the meeting PRESENTATION

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Kennedy Park Boat Dock

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Kennedy Park offers a variety of recreational amenities. The public boat launch offers a launch ramp for small boats and a dock. The dock is 100' feet long and 6 feet wide. Public use of the launch and dock is free. 

Dock use hours are from dusk to dawn and the park gate is locked after hours.

For information on commercial use or launching at any Publicboating facility please contact the Parks & Recreation Services office at (707) 257-9529

Kennedy Park Facility Map

 

 


Riverside Park Boat Launch 

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The Riverside Park boat launch is located at the southern end of Riverside Drive. It consists of a steep concrete launch that is best utilized at high tide.

Fishing is allowed from the river bank in this area.

 

 

 

 


Links and Information

California Boating and Waterways Site

California Department of Fish and Game

NOAA Tidal Information

City of Napa Municipal Code 12.60 related to Boating Regulations

City of Napa Municipal Code 12.36 related to use of Parks & Recreational Areas

Napa River Parkway Master Plan

Downtown Riverfront Urban Design Plan

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