Key Largo Parks, Florida Keys
Jacob’s Aquatic Center
Phone: (305) 453 - SWIM
320 Laguana Avenue
Key Largo, FL 33037 Jacobs Aquatic Center is a 3 pool complex located in Key Largo Florida featuring: # A 25-meter 8-lane MYRTHA competition pool (5-7’ deep) with Colorado timing system, and contiguous diving pool (12’ 3″ deep) with one 3-meter and two 1-meter diving boards, also suitable for SCUBA certification, synchronized swimming, and water polo.
A 24’x44’ ramp-accessible multipurpose MYRTHA pool (3-4’ deep) for swim classes, water aerobics, aqua therapy, and recreation.
An interactive play pool/water park (12-18″ deep) featuring a Pirate Ship, “spray” gym, and “beachfront” entry.(12-18″ deep) featuring a Pirate Ship, “spray” gym, and “beachfront” entry.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Phone: (305) 451-1621 Mile Marker 102.5
Key Largo, FL 33037
The first underwater park in the U.S., John Pennekamp encompasses approximately 70 nautical square miles. While the mangrove swamps and tropical hammocks in the park’s upland areas offer visitors a unique experience, it is the coral reefs and their associated marine life that bring most visitors to the park. Most enjoy the view from a glass bottom boat tour, but visitors can get a closer look by scuba diving or snorkeling through the reefs. Canoing and kayaking through the park’s waters are popular activities; fishing is permitted in designated areas. Visitors can enjoy hiking two short trails, or picnicking and swimming at the beach. The visitor center has a 30,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and theater showing nature videos.
Full-facility and youth/group campgrounds are available.
For boat tour information and reservations, call (305) 451-6300. Located at Mile Marker 102.5 in Key Largo.
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical Sate Park
Phone: (305) 451-1202 County Road 905
Key Largo , FL 33037
The park is home to 84 protected species of plants and animals, including wild cotton, mahogany mistletoe, and the American crocodile.
Harry Harris Park and Beach
Phone: (305) 295-4385 Mile Marker 93
Key Largo, FL 33037
A city park popular with local residents and day trippers from Monroe County, is fronted by a stone jetty that creates a tidal pool ideal for swimming, the water is crystal clear and there is plenty of fish to see. The park features playgrounds, ball fields, an in-line skating area.