Florida § 335.16 - Wayside parks and access roads to public waters.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 335.16 — Wayside parks and access roads to public waters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 335.16. Wayside parks and access roads to public waters.
(1) The department is authorized to expend state funds, as designated, for the establishment of, the acquisition of rights-of-way for, the construction of, the reconstruction of, and the maintenance of wayside parks, boat ramps and other park facilities on and near the edge of public waters or along the State Highway System, and access roads which extend from a state road to such facilities which are contiguous to the state road. Any rights-of-way needed may be acquired by gift, exchange, or purchase, but not by condemnation. (2) Such access roads leading to public waters, as described in subsection (1), shall be included in the appropriate public road system as determined by the department.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 335.16
What does Florida Statutes § 335.16 cover?
Section 335.16 ("Wayside parks and access roads to public waters.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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