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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

Rest Beach

Quiet oceanfront escape & picnic spot in Key West’s C.B. Harvey Park

Key West

Little Hamaca

Quiet nature trails and boardwalks through mangroves and hammocks—Key West’s hidden natural escape.

Islamorada

Hurricane Monument

Memorial to 1935 hurricane victims in Islamorada.

Islamorada

Founders Park

45-acre recreation park in Islamorada with beach, pool, sports & playgrounds.

Key Largo

Peace Park At Nelson Government Center

Bayfront park with pavilions & scenic picnic views in Key Largo

Key West

Pines Park

Shaded picnic spot under pines—great for plane-spotting in Key West

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.

Marathon

The Lagoon on Grassy Key

Experience thrilling wakeboarding, aqua park fun, and vibrant beer garden vibes at The Lagoon!

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

The Lower Keys

Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge

Protected sanctuary in the Florida Keys for wading birds, sea turtles, and marine life.

The Lower Keys

Sugarloaf Shark Park

Sugarloaf Shark Park — scenic waterfront park on Sugarloaf Key with fishing, picnicking, and waterside views.

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.

Islamorada

Rain Barrel Village

Explore Rain Barrel Village: Florida Keys' vibrant artisan shops, tropical gardens, and iconic Betsy the Lobster!

Islamorada

The Banyan Tree Garden Boutique

The Banyan Tree Garden & Boutique — a hidden oasis in Islamorada showcasing tropical gardens, artisan gifts & women’s fashion.