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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Islamorada
Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve
Peaceful tropical hammock preserve with short trails and bayside views in Islamorada.
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.
Key Largo
Key Largo Community Park and Pool
14-acre Key Largo park: courts, pool, fields & trails open daily.
Key West
Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve
Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve is a 5,400-acre protected area south of Big Pine Key, where vibrant seagrass beds, coral patch reefs, mangroves, and hard-bottom habitats support rich marine biodiversity.
Key West
Gato Village Pocket Park
Historic Key West park celebrating the 1880s Gato Village and cigar-making heritage.
Key West
Tennessee Williams Museum
Tennessee Williams Museum — dedicated to the life and works of the famed playwright in Key West’s Little White House complex.
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
Little Hamaca
Quiet nature trails and boardwalks through mangroves and hammocks—Key West’s hidden natural escape.
Marathon
Sunset Bay Park on Grassy Key
Sunset Bay Park (Grassy Key) — serene waterfront park on Grassy Key ideal for sunset viewing and island relaxation.
Marathon
Oceanfront Park
Oceanfront Park in Marathon offers ocean views, picnic spots, kayak launches, fitness stations, and a dog-friendly field for outdoor fun.
Key West
Astro City Playground
Astro Park Playground is a family-friendly outdoor recreation area in Key West featuring a playground, beach access, barbecues, and beach wheelchairs, open daily from 7:30 AM to sunset.
Islamorada
Robbie's of Islamorada
Robbie’s of Islamorada offers thrilling tarpon feeding, fishing, water sports, and vibrant local dining in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Key West
Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower
Tropical garden paradise by the sea at the historic West Martello Tower—free-admission gardens, beach views, volunteer-run, perfect for nature lovers in Key West.
The Lower Keys
Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
Protected sanctuary in the Florida Keys for wading birds, sea turtles, and marine life.
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.
