Marina Sites

Published by TWRA_GIS

<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>This feature service provides comprehensive data on marinas located throughout the state of Tennessee. It is designed to support recreational boating and fishing activities by offering detailed information about facilities and amenities available across various public access points to waterways.</p><p><strong>Feature Layer: Marina Sites</strong></p><p>This primary layer represents individual marina locations. It includes detailed attributes such as geographic coordinates, county, associated waterway, and site name. The layer categorizes sites with descriptors for parking availability and surface type, hours of operation, and access fees, enhancing usability for public and agency personnel.</p><p>Key features covered include:</p><ul><li>Location and type of access sites such as boat launches, marinas, and fishing sites.</li><li>Parking details including surface type and capacity, including trailer parking.</li><li>Facilities and amenities like gas availability, ice, bait, camping, restrooms, fishing piers, fish cleaning stations, and courtesy docks.</li><li>Operational considerations such as access hours, seasonal closures, and 24-hour availability.</li><li>Site ownership and management information by various government and private entities.</li><li>Accessibility features including handicap and lighted parking.</li><li>Restrictions or special conditions such as trolling-only areas or rental availability.</li></ul><p><strong>Geographic Coverage</strong></p><p>The dataset covers the entire state of Tennessee, with sites organized by county and waterway, providing statewide access to boating facilities.</p><p><strong>Use Cases</strong></p><ul><li>Planning and management of recreational boating and fishing infrastructure by state and local agencies.</li><li>Providing the public with detailed site information for trip planning and safe boating access.</li><li>Supporting emergency response and maintenance scheduling for water access points.</li></ul>