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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Key Largo
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1980, Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge protects tropical hardwood hammocks, mangroves, and salt marsh habitats as part of the Florida Keys NWRs complex.
Key West
Key West Outdoor Movies
Key West Outdoor Movies — free community movie nights under the stars at Fort East Martello, Key West.
Key West
Higgs Beach & Reynolds Street Pier
Beach & pier park in Key West with courts & sunset views.
Key West
Gato Village Pocket Park
Historic Key West park celebrating the 1880s Gato Village and cigar-making heritage.
The Lower Keys
Sugarloaf Shark Park
Sugarloaf Shark Park — scenic waterfront park on Sugarloaf Key with fishing, picnicking, and waterside views.
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!
Islamorada
Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve
Peaceful tropical hammock preserve with short trails and bayside views in Islamorada.
Key West
Bayview Park
Bayview Park in the center of Key West and has the following amenities: Basketball courts Five public tennis courts and a Pro Shop Open area for picnics and family gatherings Pavilion Pepe Hernandez softball field Playground equipment area Six restrooms
Key West
Key West Veterans Memorial Garden at Bayview Park
Located in Bayview Park, this Veterans Memorial Park commemorates all those who served and sacrificed.
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
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Key West’s historic fort meets beach paradise — snorkeling, history, sunsets.
Islamorada
Founders Park
45-acre recreation park in Islamorada with beach, pool, sports & playgrounds.
Key West
William Bill Butler Park
Bill Butler Park — neighborhood playground and picnic spot in Key West, Florida.
Key West
Edward B. Knight Pier
Popular with residents and tourists alike, the Edward B. Knight Pier is dog-friendly!
