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 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
Smathers Beach
Smathers Beach — Key West’s scenic oceanfront escape for sun, swim, and seaside strolls.
Islamorada
Rain Barrel Village
Explore Rain Barrel Village: Florida Keys' vibrant artisan shops, tropical gardens, and iconic Betsy the Lobster!
Key West
Wicker Sports Complex
Wickers Sports Complex — versatile city-run sports park in Key West featuring leagues, youth football, and open play fields.
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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Key West
Fran Ford White-Crowned Pigeon Preserve
Conservation, birding, and community education in the Florida Keys.
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.
Islamorada
Alligator Reef Light House
Alligator Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area is a 0.32-square-mile protected marine zone in the Florida Keys, renowned for its diverse coral reef ecosystem and the iconic black-and-white lighthouse visible from the Overseas Highway.
Key West
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Marine sanctuary protecting reefs, seagrass, mangroves & heritage in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Saddlebunch Keys: Bay Point Park
Tranquil waterside park in Saddlebunch Keys, Monroe County — perfect for fishing, picnicking, and shoreline exploration.
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.
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.
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.
