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
Cozumel Park
Cozumel Park in Key West features a playground, picnic areas, sports field, and the city’s only public splash pad for kids.
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.
Marathon
Curry Hammock State Park
Curry Hammock State Park features a 1,200-foot sandy beach along the Atlantic Ocean, ideal for sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, and kiteboarding.
Key West
Key West Outdoor Movies
Key West Outdoor Movies — free community movie nights under the stars at Fort East Martello, Key West.
Key Largo
JD Butterfly Garden and Nursery
JD Butterfly Garden & Nursery — butterfly garden, plant nursery & bistro in Key Largo, where you’ll stroll tropical gardens, shop native plants and relax at a charming café.
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
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 West
Sunset Pier
Ocean Key Legacy Resort & Bar — iconic Key West destination featuring the famed Sunset Pier with cocktails, live music & nightly views.
Islamorada
Rain Barrel Village
Explore Rain Barrel Village: Florida Keys' vibrant artisan shops, tropical gardens, and iconic Betsy the Lobster!
The Lower Keys
Palm Villa Park
This small park has a picnic table overlooking Bogie Channel. No water access.
Marathon
Marathon Wild Bird Center
Rescue, rehab, and release wild birds in the Florida Keys—join the mission!
Marathon
The Lagoon on Grassy Key
Experience thrilling wakeboarding, aqua park fun, and vibrant beer garden vibes at The Lagoon!
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.
