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
Sammy Creek Landing
Peaceful shoreline park with a kayak launch and fishing opportunities, plus picnic areas and views.
Key West
Wilhelmina Harvey Park
Wilhelmina Harvey Park — a neighborhood rec park with playground, picnic area and walking trail on Big Pine Key.
Islamorada
Florida Bay Forever
Non-profit dedicated to preserving Florida Bay through restoration, advocacy, and education.
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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The Lower Keys
Big Pine Key Park
Big Pine Community Park is a vibrant, waterfront recreation hub on Big Pine Key, offering tennis, basketball, bocce, a skate park, playgrounds, a fitness trail, and a spacious community center.
The Lower Keys
Sugarloaf Shark Park
Sugarloaf Shark Park — scenic waterfront park on Sugarloaf Key with fishing, picnicking, and waterside views.
Key Largo
JD's Bait & Tackle, Marina and Beach Park
Explore JD's Outdoor Adventures: boats, reels, and gear for Florida anglers.Outdoor gear, boats & bait — your Keys outfitter for every angler’s dream.
The Lower Keys
Palm Villa Park
This small park has a picnic table overlooking Bogie Channel. No water access.
The Lower Keys
Blue Heron Park
Blue Heron Park — a scenic County-run public park in Big Pine Key featuring pickleball courts and waterfront surroundings.
Key West
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Marine sanctuary protecting reefs, seagrass, mangroves & heritage in the Florida Keys.
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
Gato Village Pocket Park
Historic Key West park celebrating the 1880s Gato Village and cigar-making heritage.
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.
