Phil Foster Park Paddlecraft Launch Beach

On Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in southern Palm Beach County, Florida, is the federally authorized navigation channel that runs along the coast between the mainland and the barrier islands. It passes through West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Lantana, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. In this stretch it runs the full length of Lake Worth Lagoon, which is about 21 miles long and up to a mile wide. The lagoon connects to the Atlantic Ocean through two man-made inlets, the Lake Worth Inlet and the South Lake Worth (Boynton) Inlet. Farther south, the waterway continues through Lake Boca Raton to the Boca Raton Inlet. The River and Harbor Act of 1927 authorized the improved waterway, and the Florida Inland Navigation District was created that same year. The District serves as the waterway's state sponsor and works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the channel. More about Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

Boating rules on Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

• Year-round and seasonal (Nov 15-Mar 31) idle-speed and slow-speed manatee protection zones throughout Palm Beach County waters, including Lake Worth Lagoon source
• Year-round slow speed from the Palmetto Park Road Bridge to the Camino Real Bridge, including Lake Boca Raton source
• ICW south of marker 52 to the Broward line: 30 mph max June 1-Sept 30, 25 mph rest of year source
• Boca Raton ramps require an annual boat launch and trailer permit or a daily pass bought before launching source
• Currie Park boat ramps closed from September 2, 2025 for redevelopment source

Community

Where people who use Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway talk about it.

• Lake Worth Waterkeeper Association
• Lake Worth Waterkeeper (Facebook) Facebook
• Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative - Palm Beach County ERM Agency
• Florida Inland Navigation District Agency
• Lake Worth Lagoon - The Hull Truth forum thread Forum
• Search Reddit: r/florida Reddit
• Search all of Reddit for Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Florida Reddit

Nearby launches

• Phil Foster Park Boat Ramp · 0.1 mi · Atlantic ICW - Lake Worth Lagoon
• Jim Barry Light Harbor Park · 0.7 mi · Atlantic ICW - Lake Worth Lagoon
• Osprey Park Kayak Access · 1.9 mi · Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
• Anchorage Park Marina (VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY) · 2.6 mi · Lake Worth Creek
• John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Canoe/Kayak/SUP Launch · 3.0 mi · Lake Worth
• Currie Park and Boat Ramp · 3.3 mi · Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway