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Monroe County | monroecounty-fl.gov
County Parks & Beaches www.monroecounty-fl.gov/parks Unincorporated Monroe County maintains 20 parks and beaches, covering more than 100 acres of the island chain. Some parks have rentable community rooms and other amenities. BIG COPPITT KEY Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department Park 280 Avenue F The park includes a basketball court, roller hockey rink, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, and a handball court. It also has six tables and benches. Wilhelmina Harvey Park 373 Avenue F The family-friendly park has a playground and swing set area, a picnic area with an open grassy area and a small walking trail. The park is pet-friendly. BIG PINE KEY Blue Heron Park Lytton’s Way, left, from U.S. 1 and Wilder Road The park has three pickleball courts. The rest of the park remains closed for Hurricane Irma repairs. Watson Field Park and Big Pine Key Dog Park 30150 South Street It features a baseball field, sand volleyball courts, two tennis courts, and a dog park with a grassy playing field. The County installed new fencing in early 2019 due to Hurricane Irma damage. Palm Villa Park End of Palm Avenue and Wilder This small pocket park has a picnic table and playground. Big Pine Key Community Park 31009 Atlantis Road, at the end of Sands Road. This 10-acre waterfront park has a playground, skate park, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, pickleball, and a fitness trail. The roller hockey rink, basketball court, handball courts, and baseball field were repaired in 2019 from Hurricane Irma damage. There is also a community center, which can be used for meetings and parties. Lighting Repairs were completed in 2019.
GEIGER KEY Boca Chica Beach 354 Boca Chica Road This relatively secluded beach is a great spot to see a multitude of sea life. KEY LARGO Friendship Park 69 Hibiscus Drive This 3-acre park has a playground, baseball diamond, basketball courts, and shaded structures. Rowell’s Waterfront Park MM 104.5 on U.S. 1, Bayside This 8-acre park along the Bay opened as a passive park in 2016. The County hosted several informal public meetings in 2019 for community input for a conceptual drawing for the future park. The passive park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to a half-hour after sunset. Key Largo Community Park & Pool 500 St. Croix Place This 14-acre park features the Jacobs Aquatic Center, playing fields, a fitness course, tennis courts, volleyball nets, basketball courts, handball, and skateboarding amenities. Admission fees apply for the pool. Murray E. Nelson Government Center Park 102050 Overseas Highway This park is at the back of the government center. It features five pavilions, restrooms, and picnic tables. It is accessible for small boats. Kayaks and canoes can be launched at the park. KEY WEST Higgs Beach 1040 Atlantic Blvd The park along the ocean offers swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, tennis, and pickleball. It includes a dog park and Astro City, a large sandy playground with barbecue pits, a volleyball court, and picnic tables. The County is working on a project to renovate the area, which includes relocating Atlantic Boulevard for safety reasons. Key West Pines Park 3501 South Roosevelt Blvd This 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. Pets are allowed. The park is home to an annual food truck festival and staging for the annual Zombie Bike Ride.
