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.
Filters
Key West
Wilhelmina Harvey Park
Wilhelmina Harvey Park — a neighborhood rec park with playground, picnic area and walking trail on Big Pine Key.
Key Largo
Old Settlers Park
Old Settlers Park: pavilion, playground & pet-friendly green space in Tavernier.
Marathon
Marathon Wild Bird Center
Rescue, rehab, and release wild birds in the Florida Keys—join the mission!
Key West
The Key West Nature Preserve
The Key West Nature Preserve – a hidden coastal oasis of mangroves, native wildlife, and quiet beachfront tucked behind bustling Key West.
Key West
Elizabeth Bishop House & Garden
Elizabeth Bishop House — historic home of poet Elizabeth Bishop in Key West, where literary heritage meets island charm.
Key Largo
Key Largo Community Park and Pool
14-acre Key Largo park: courts, pool, fields & trails open daily.
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.
Marathon
Marathon's Dog Park
Marathon’s Dog Park offers a safe, off-leash space with separate areas for large and small dogs to play, run, and socialize from dawn to dusk.
The Lower Keys
Blue Heron Park
Blue Heron Park — a scenic County-run public park in Big Pine Key featuring pickleball courts and waterfront surroundings.
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.
Islamorada
Anne's Beach
Anne's Beach is located at Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida. The Islamorada Beach is dedicated to local environmentalist Anne Eaton.
The Lower Keys
Palm Villa Park
This small park has a picnic table overlooking Bogie Channel. No water access.
Key West
Blake Fernandez Skate Park
Blake Fernandez Skate Park is a modern 7,500-square-foot facility in Key West, featuring half and quarter pipes, grind rails, jump boxes, ramps, and open spaces for skateboards and inline skates.
