Lovers Key State Park
Essential Eligibility Criteria

• Must not exceed the manufacturer’s weight limit for the vessel (275 pounds for single kayak; 450 pounds for tandem kayak, 780 pounds for canoe).
• Must have the ability to follow verbal and/or visual instructions independently or with the assistance of a companion.
• Must have the ability to traverse uneven and unstable terrain independently or with the assistance of a companion for distances up to 100 feet. 
• Must have the ability to wear a properly fitted personal flotation device.
• Must have the ability to enter and exit the canoe/kayak independently or with the assistance of a companion or with the use of adaptive equipment.
• Must have the ability to remain seated, maneuver, and balance independently or with the assistance of a companion or with the use of adaptive equipment.
• Must have at least one person in the canoe/kayak must with the ability to move it through the water in a stable manner for a distance of approximately 4 miles and return it back to the launching area. 
• Must have the ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors for a period of approximately 2 hours. 

In the event of a capsize, one:

• Must have the ability to get out from under the watercraft, independently. 
• Must have the ability to right oneself and remain face up in the water with the aid of a personal flotation device.