Boat Ramps/Parking

Cape Coral's boat trailer parking program was established to help reduce an abundance of boat ramp traffic and provide funding for additional security and future ramp improvements to better service area boaters. This program requires boaters to pay a $15 daily fee to park their boat trailers at Cape Coral's improved boat ramp locations while they are out on the water.

Through a partnership with Passport, the leading provider of mobile payments in parking and transit, drivers can pay to park from their smartphone, tablet, or computer using a modern “app” technology without going to the meter. Cape Coral’s improved boat ramp locations that utilize the Passport payment system include the BMX Boat Ramp, Burnt Store Boat Ramp, Horton Park Boat Ramp, and Rosen Park Boat Ramp.

The Passport Parking app is free to download from the iPhone App Store and Android Google Play. Boaters can also manage their parking through the Passport mobile web application, which is accessible from any device with an internet connection.

If a boater does not have a smartphone, they can call (239) 424-9459 to register with Passport. When using the Passport Parking app, boaters are reminded to enter the tow vehicle license plate number and not the trailer plate number when entering payment information.   

IMPORTANT NOTE: When entering payment information, Passport will require that boaters enter the zone number of the boat ramp location where they will be parked. Please see the Boat Ramp zone numbers listed below: 

When using the iPhone app or website to pay for boat trailer parking, please be sure to pay BEFORE launching your vessel. Cape Coral Park Rangers and law enforcement personnel patrol park locations daily and must issue violation tickets to any vehicles/trailers that do not pay the daily fee or have a current resident or commercial decal.

Annual Parking Decals

As an alternative option to paying a $15 daily parking fee, Cape Coral residents may purchase an annual decal for only $75 (+ tax) or a two year pass for $150 (+ tax). Annual parking decals are only available to Cape Coral residents and Cape Coral-based businesses and are valid for one or two years from the date of purchase. 

There are two options for purchasing an Annual Parking Decal.

• Option 1
  • Decals may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation counter located on the first floor of City Hall.
  • If choosing option 1, you are required to bring:
    • Payment via cash, card, or check.
    • Vehicle registration.
    • Proof of Cape Coral residency (i.e., Driver’s License, local utility bill, etc.) with corresponding name and address on it.
• Option 2
  • Decals may be purchased online here.
  • If choosing option 2, you will be required to upload these listed documents online:
    • Vehicle registration.
    • Proof of Cape Coral residency (i.e., Driver’s License, local utility bill, etc.) with corresponding name and address on it.
  • Parking passes purchased online or by phone will be mailed the next business day. Please verify the mailing address is accurate.
  • The receipt you are provided with at purchase may be used immediately until the sticker is received in the mail. Print the receipt (fold it so your personal information is not visible) and place it on the dashboard with the vehicle information and expiration date showing.

Parking Decals must be affixed on the outside of the back window or the back bumper of the tow vehicle on the left side (driver's side). 

For more information about the Boat Trailer Parking Program or boater assistance, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (239) 573-3128.