Harry Harris County Park

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Harry Harris County Park is located in the town of Tavernier in the Florida Keys. This park is a quiet place good for families with small children since there is a small man-made lagoon type beach to enjoy.  It does not open to the ocean and it is protected from waves. Children can play at the playground and there are plenty of spots for a picnic available. Restrooms and showers are on location. Baseball and softball fields are located at this park and it is a popular spot for local teams to play.

Islamorada Founders Park

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Islamorada Founders Park is a very large community park operated by the village of Islamorada. The park is located on the Gulf of Mexico side of Islamorada just off mile marker 87 on the Overseas Highway. The park is a large well-manicured recreational facility primarily for use by local residents. Guests staying in nearby hotels can also use the facilities for free. All other guests must pay a per person fee for access to the park.

Key Largo Community Park

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Key Largo Community Park in Monroe County is a great place to come to spend the day.  It is located on the same block as Jacob's Aquatic Center an affordable local water park. This park has a beautiful new skate park managed by the YMCA. They frequently sponsor skate camps for the local kids as well as lots of other programming.  If you want to get your heart pumping, try out the fitness trail or a round of tennis at one of the six tennis courts.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is a Florida state park located between 2 bodies of water: Largo Sound and Tarpon Basin on the Atlantic Ocean side of Key Largo. The park consists of about 70 nautical miles and encompasses several types of habitats.  The mangrove swamps, upland areas, and hammocks offer some interesting land exploration opportunities on well-maintained trails. The main draw for the park are its spectacular coral reefs which can be viewed by glass bottom boat or on snorkeling and scuba diving expeditions.

Long Key State Park

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Long Key State Park can be found at mile marker  67.5 on the Overseas Highway on Long Key.  This wonderful state park allows visitors to engage with nature either on foot along it's 2 paved trails, by kayak, or at your own campsite overnight.  This is a great park for kayaking and canoeing because of it's chain of lagoons filled with plant and animal life.

Roby George Park

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Roby George Park is located in Homestead down in southwest Miami-Dade county.  This city-run park features a fun swimming pool with slide, covered basketball courts, restrooms, and a playground.  Play a game of baseball or softball at Roby George Park.  For your convenience and comfort there are restrooms and picnic areas to use.  

Losner Park

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Losner Park is a well-known historical park located in the heart of Homestead Florida. It holds many historic monuments about the local area which are great for educating your children. It has well-kept landscaping and fresh green grass, great for tourists and families. The park features benches and a stage for performances. It is a very peaceful place for the family to engage in recreation activities when there is no major event being held.

Homestead Bayfront Park

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The Homestead Bayfront Park is a beautiful beach park and marina in Miami-Dade County. The marina is located at Convoy Point next to the Biscayne National Park Headquarters, and can be accessed via boat. Families like to come here to enjoy the beautiful coral reefs, the natural atoll pool, and the wildlife of the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary and the Biscayne National Park. You can easily launch your boats or kayaks from the marina boat docks.

Seminole Wayside Park

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Seminole Wayside Park, located in Homestead, is the perfect place to enjoy nature. This park is one of the oldest parks acquired in Miami-Dade county. The park is enclosed by a low rock wall all the way around it's 27.7 acres of beauty. The park contains a variety of plant life including some endangered species. Two of these species are federally endangered, while the other twenty-four are endangered inside the state. From sunrise to sunset, this park is open to any visitors to come and enjoy.