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Phil Foster Park

Location: Lake Worth
Mile Marker: Mile 1017.2
Lat / Lon: N 26° 47.194' / W 080° 02.539'
Depth: 8-13 Feet
Description:
Anchor over the marked Discontinued Spoil Area. There are a number of derelict boats and a few sunken ones here. Beware of wreckage on the bottom.
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

2.67

(3)

2.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open North Through West and Wakes

Current Flow:

2.67

Wake Protection:

1.00

Open North Through West and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.67

Shore Access:

3.67

Pet Friendly:

3.50

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Phil Foster Park

Reviewed by: Heather Busch on Nov 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

5

This should be a nice anchorage but local boaters are ruining it. Pros...it's very close to a great dive trail. The city bus picks up at the park, providing easy access to travel around the city. You can walk to Publix, a little less than a mile away, over the bridge. Cons... it is very wavy due to the close proximity to the bride. Waves come in and have no where to disapate so you will never stop bobbing around. Also local boaters, using the boat ramp at the park, will buzz by your boat and yell obscenities at you. We had one man scream at us to stop sh**ing in his water and pay taxes in his city. We have spent plenty of money refueling and reprovisioning. Next trip, I'll spend my money in Ft Pierce or Biscayne Bay if this is the way West Palm Bay wants to treat vacationers passing through. Yes, there are boats here with people living on them that look terrible and I think the city should do something about it. Unfortunately, that means local people will treat everyone here like trash and ruin your vacation.

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Review for Phil Foster Park

Reviewed by: Anonymous on Jan 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Current flow is crazy here. Lots of wakes from sportfishing boats who run 10' away from anything that they can hit. Definitely head south towards the end of the anchorage in Lake Worth.

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Review for Phil Foster Park

Reviewed by: William on Jun 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

The water is very clear with a strong tidal current. The depth is good with a sandy bottom. There is a grocery on the Northwest side of the Blue Huron Bridge and dock access on the east side of the Phil Foster Park. The worst bit is the constant wake generation from boats blasting through the ICW. At times, it is beyond ridiculous.

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