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
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.
Marathon
Children's Rotary Park
Children's Rotary Park in Marathon, Florida, features a wooden playground with slides, tunnels, and themed play structures, plus a picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a dog park.
Key West
Wicker Sports Complex
Wickers Sports Complex — versatile city-run sports park in Key West featuring leagues, youth football, and open play fields.
The Lower Keys
Watson Field Park & Big Pine Key Dog Park
Watson Field Park & Big Pine Key Dog Park — multi-use recreation park with athletic courts and a fenced off-leash dog area on Big Pine Key.
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.
The Lower Keys
Little Duck Key Veterans' Memorial Beach
Explore Little Duck Key Veterans Memorial Beach - history and views.
The Lower Keys
Palm Villa Park
This small park has a picnic table overlooking Bogie Channel. No water access.
Key Largo
Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki
Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar offers waterfront dining with fresh seafood, tropical drinks, and magical sunset views on Key Largo.
The Lower Keys
Grimal Grove
Grimal Grove — tropical fruit farm & guided fruit-hunting tours in Big Pine Key, where rare trees and exotic flavors come alive.
Key West
Fort East Martello Museum
Explore Civil War history, unique art, and the eerie legend of Robert the Doll at Fort East Martello Museum.
Key West
Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden
Nancy Forrester’s Secret Garden is a parrot sanctuary and environmental art garden in Key West that rescues, rehabs, and educates about parrots, especially macaws.
Key Largo
Friendship Park
Family-friendly Key Largo park with playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas.
The Lower Keys
Bernstein Park
Bernstein Park on Stock Island is a vibrant community recreation area featuring baseball, soccer, and basketball fields, playgrounds, a fitness court, and a community center—all open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Key Largo
Peace Park At Nelson Government Center
Bayfront park with pavilions & scenic picnic views in Key Largo
