Beaches, Parks & Gardens
Think “beach day,” Keys-style. Here, sandy stretches pop up in a few special spots, but most water access comes with a twist—limestone rocks, shady mangroves, and clear shallows that feel like your own natural swimming pool. Add in tropical gardens, local parks and playgrounds, and trails perfect for wandering, and you’ve got plenty of ways to play outside. From state parks to secret picnic spots, these listings prove you don’t need miles of sand to enjoy paradise—you just need a sunblock and a little curiosity.
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The Lower Keys
National Key Deer Refuge
National Key Deer Refuge protects the endangered Key deer and native ecosystems in the Lower Florida Keys — a sanctuary of nature you can explore via trails and observation points.
The Lower Keys
Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department Park
The park includes a basketball court, roller hockey rink, and a handball court. There are six tables and benches available for use.
Key West
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Discover the only frost-free tropical garden in the continental US—serene, native, and full of life!
Key West
Sunset Pier
Ocean Key Legacy Resort & Bar — iconic Key West destination featuring the famed Sunset Pier with cocktails, live music & nightly views.
Key West
Wicker Sports Complex
Wickers Sports Complex — versatile city-run sports park in Key West featuring leagues, youth football, and open play fields.
Key Largo
Peace Park At Nelson Government Center
Bayfront park with pavilions & scenic picnic views in Key Largo
Key Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Discover Pennekamp Park: Nature, adventure, and fun await you!
Key West
Mama's Garden Center
Mama’s Garden Center: the largest nursery in the Florida Keys, offering native plants, palms, trees, hardscaping, design & installation services.
Key West
Truman Waterfront Park
Truman Waterfront Park — scenic public waterfront park in Key West offering picnic spots, a playground and stunning harbor views.
Key West
Fran Ford White-Crowned Pigeon Preserve
Conservation, birding, and community education in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Higgs Beach & Reynolds Street Pier
Beach & pier park in Key West with courts & sunset views.
Islamorada
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
Lignumvitae Key: boat-access tropical hammock and historic Matheson home.
Marathon
Crane Point Hammock Museum & Nature Trails
Crane Point Museum & Nature Center in Marathon is a 63-acre nature preserve featuring tropical hardwood hammock trails, a natural history museum, wildlife exhibits, and kayak rentals.
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Marathon
Coco Plum Beach
This secluded beach on the Atlantic side of Marathon offers calm, shallow waters perfect for kayaking, with free parking, restrooms, and a shower.
Key Largo
Key Largo Community Park and Pool
14-acre Key Largo park: courts, pool, fields & trails open daily.
