Rogers Park is located along Shoal lIne Boulevard where it crosses the Weeki
Wachee River in Hernando County. This small park packs a lot of recreational
opportunities into 3 acres - swimming, kayaking, beach volleyball, fishing and
boating.
The obvious highlight is a large man-made
white-sand beach skirting the south side of the spring-fed Weeki Wachee River.
Lifeguards are on duty during the warm months of the year. Nearby are picnic
tables and a beach volleyball court.
A boat ramp is available for motorboats launching into the river. Boat traffic
is allowed upstream - but not within the boundaries of Weeki Wachee Springs
State Park. Most boaters are more interested in heading downstream for 2 miles
where the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Trailer parking is provided - but
fills up quickly on weekends.
Rogers Park is also a popular destination for Kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts.
A launch ramp is provided allowing easy access to the river. It is possible to
go upstream all the way to Weeki Wachee Spring in the State Park - a round trip
of about 11 miles. The water will get more and more clear the closer you get to
the spring source. Keep in mind that you may not disembark from your boat - even
to swim - within the boundaries of the State Park.
Only relatively experienced paddlers should attempt the entire round trip to the
spring. But even novice kayakers can usually spot manatees in the winter months
just a few hundred yards upstream on the river.
Note that kayak rentals are not available at Rogers Park. So you must bring your
own watercraft. Florida law requires that each occupant be equipped with a
personal flotation device and whistle.
Rogers Park has public restrooms and showers, as well as a small playground area
for the kids. Weekends during the busy parts of the year you can usually find a
food or ice cream vendor providing refreshments. The park is open 24 hours a day
year round. There is a fee for parking.
Activities & Facilities
Playground
Picnic shelter
Short hiking trails
Swimming
Open gulf kayaking
River or lake kayaking
Motor boating
Fishing