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Monroe County Parks & Beaches
Monroe County parks and beaches are open from 7:30 a.m. to sunset unless otherwise noted. Leashed pets are allowed at Monroe County parks, owners are responsible to clean up after their pets. No commercial activity of any type can be conducted on any county beach or park without a lease or license from the county.
Key Largo
Friendship Park
This 3-acre park has a playground, baseball diamond, basketball courts, and shaded structures.
- Location: 69 Hibiscus Drive
- Open until 8:30 p.m.
Key Largo Community Park & Pool
This 14-acre park features playing fields and a fitness course. It also has tennis, soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball, handball, and skateboarding. The Jacobs Aquatic Center is located on the edge of the park (admission fees apply for the pool). The County runs the park in partnership with the YMCA.
- Location: 500 St. Croix Place
- Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Murray E. Nelson Government Center Park
This park is behind the government center and offers a view of the bay. It features five pavilions, restrooms, and picnic tables. It is accessible for small boats and kayaks and canoes can be launched here.
- Location: 102050 Overseas Highway
- Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Rowell’s Waterfront Park
This 8-acre, passive park along Florida Bay in Key Largo opened in 2016. The park has picnic tables, benches, a place to swim (at your own risk), and a kayak, canoe, and standup paddleboard launching area. Boats and personal watercraft are not allowed.
The County is renovating the land into a more active park. The park is used as a temporary staging site for hurricane debris if needed.
- Location: Mile Marker 104.5 on U.S. 1
- Open until one-half hour after sunset
Mike Forster Memorial Park
This small 3-acre park features a small boat ramp for kayaks or canoes with access to surrounding mangroves and waters.
- Location: 20 Sunset Road
- 6 Parking Spots
Bay Harbor Drive/Sunset Road Right-of-Way
This very small right-of-way is in a residential neighborhood and offers no parking. It is accessible Tuesday-Thursday by walk-ups, drop-offs, or bicycles only. Parking fines in the neighborhood are $200.
Tavernier
Old Settlers Park
This historic location has been transformed into a small park with a pavilion, picnic table, walking trail, and playground. Benches scatter the park to provide visitors with a place to enjoy the scenic ocean views.
- Location: Mile Marker 92.5 of U.S. 1, oceanside
Harry Harris Park
The 21-acre park along the ocean includes a boat ramp, pavilions, barbecue grills, picnic tables, a playground, a protected beach, and a swimming area. There are two baseball fields and basketball courts.
There is a fee for non-Monroe County residents on weekends and holidays.
** Beach area and playground are currently closed for beach jetty repairs. Expected to reopen summer 2022.
- Location: end of East Beach Road
Little Duck Key
Veterans Memorial Park
The permanent bathrooms and one pavilion at the site need further renovations and will remain closed due to Hurricane Irma. There are portapotty facilities on site available for use.
- Location: west end of the Seven Mile Bridge, Mile Marker 40 of U.S. 1
Big Pine Key
Blue Heron Park
Only the pickleball courts are open. The County is working to restore its features, which included a community building with restrooms, three tiki pavilions with six barbeque grills, a basketball court, and a volleyball court.
- Location: Intersection of Wilder Road and Lytton Way
Big Pine Key Community Park
The park includes tennis courts, a playground, a skate park, and a fitness trail.
- Location: 31009 Atlantis Road, at the end of Sands Road
- Open until 8:30 p.m.
- Kid's sports: Big Pine Key Athletic Association Facebook Page
Pine Channel Nature Park
Coming Soon: The Pine Channel Nature Park is under construction with an estimated completion date in summer 2022. The area will have 17 parking spaces, bike racks, restrooms, a kayak and canoe hand-launch area, 9,500 square feet of boardwalk, tiki huts, picnic areas with tables, benches, and barbeque grills, and an 11-foot raised viewing deck.
Palm Villa Park
This small park has a picnic table and a playground.
- Location: End of Palm Avenue and Wilder
Watson Field & Big Pine Key Dog Park
There is a baseball field, a sand volleyball court, and two tennis courts. This park has a gated dog park with a grassy playing field.
- Location: 30150 South Street
- Open until 10 p.m.
Ramrod Key
Ramrod Park
The park is vacant and sandy. Visitors can enjoy walking or relaxing on the sand while watching the sunset.
- Location: corner of Bay Shore Drive and Pruitt Drive
Saddlebunch Keys
Bay Point Park
The park behind Baby’s Coffee features benches, picnic tables, and barbeque pits. There is a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, a tennis court, and a bocce court. It also has a sandy playground with swing sets and a jungle gym, a large grassy field, and a soccer net.
- Mile Marker 15
- Location: 6 West Circle Drive
- Open until 10:30 p.m.
Geiger Key
Boca Chica Beach
This relatively secluded beach is a great spot to see a multitude of sea life.
- Location: End of Boca Chica Road
Big Coppitt Key
Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department Park
The park includes a basketball court, roller hockey rink, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, and a handball court. It also has six tables and benches.
- Location: 280 Avenue F
- Open until 10 p.m.
Wilhelmina Harvey Park
The park has a jungle gym, swing set, a picnic area with an open grassy area, and a short walking trail. There is also a gated dog park at this location.
- Location: 373 Avenue F
Stock Island
Bernstein Park
This park has athletic fields, a community center, a playground, a fitness court, and other amenities.
- Location: corner of 5th Street and 5th Avenue
- Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Key West
Higgs Beach
The oceanside park offers a place for swimming and snorkeling, beach volleyball, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. It includes a gated dog park and a large sandy playground with barbecue pits and picnic tables. Reynolds Pier is a great place to view the sunset.
- Location: 1040 Atlantic Blvd
Key West Pines Park
The picnic area under Australian pines is a good place to watch planes take off from Key West International Airport or the beautiful sunrises over the water.
- Location: 3501 South Roosevelt Blvd.
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John Allen
Director of Parks & BeachesPhone: 786-847-3358
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Tom Henry
Parks & Beaches ManagerPhone: 305-509-0239
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Naomi Pagidas
Executive AssistantPhone: 305-453-8748
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Parks & Beaches
Physical Address
102050 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33047
Phone: 305-453-8748