Monroe County Parks & Beaches - Florida Keys

09/30/2026

Season is starting to pick up at Big Pine Key Community Park ~ FREE Yang Style Tai Chi classes begin Nov. 5.

Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. at Big Pine Community Park, 31009 Atlantis Road.

Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact practice that promotes relaxation, improves flexibility, and supports overall well-being. All ages and experience levels are welcome, beginners included!

💧 Bring comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and positive energy. A quick waiver is all you need to get started.

For more information, contact Joyce at 540-797-4927 or [email protected].

09/29/2026

¡Aprende Inglés! Looking to improve your English skills in a relaxed, welcoming setting?

Monroe County Parks and Beaches, in partnership with Literacy Volunteers of America – Monroe County, is offering FREE informal English classes at the Big Pine Key Community Center.

📅 Starts Monday, Oct. 5
⏰ 5-7 p.m. every Monday
📍 Big Pine Key Community Center, 179 Key Deer Blvd.
💲 Free — just sign a quick waiver to participate

Classes continue through April and are designed for anyone interested in learning or strengthening basic English skills.

¡Las clases son gratis! Envíe un mensaje de texto para obtener más información.

For more information, text 540-797-4927 or email [email protected].

09/28/2026

💃 Put on your dancing shoes for a FREE Evening Social Ballroom Dancing event at Big Pine Key Community Park.

Join Rick and Annette on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening of waltz, foxtrot and swing. No partner? No problem! Come with a partner or fly solo, all are welcome, from beginners to experienced dancers looking to brush up on their skills.

📍 Big Pine Key Community Park
31009 Atlantis Road, Big Pine Key

No registration is needed, just walk in, sign a quick waiver and join the fun. Dressy casual attire is recommended so you can spin and glide with ease.

For more information, call 305-509-1758 or email [email protected].

09/26/2026

Today’s the day! 🎉 Come join us at Peace Park.

Something fun is cooking up for this fall! Shoot us a DM or check out our website for more information on how to become a vendor and/or sponsor!

www.friendsofparksandbeaches.org

09/25/2026

Looking for our kids’ programs while the Key West Library building is closed? Come find us at Bernstein Park on Stock Island! We’re on the second floor of the building – the park is at 6751 Fifth Street – that’s the corner of Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue.

Today – Thursday, Sept. 24 – our Once Upon A Craft program at 3 p.m. will be making Eric Carle-inspired art. And Story Time, as always, is at 11 a.m. on Friday. This week we’re reading “Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons” … then making a craft based on the story. Please join us!

We also have books and DVDs for kids available for check-out at our Pop-up Library at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday.

Find our calendar of offsite events, information about the roof replacement, a survey about what materials we should bring to the Pop-up Library and more at link in bio.

09/10/2026

‼️ Parks and Beaches has several upcoming projects that will require temporary closures. Signs will be posted at each location.

📍Rowell’s Waterfront Park: The park will be closed Sept. 21 until further notice to complete Phase 2 construction. The project is expected to be completed in December.
📍Big Pine Community Park – Tennis Courts: The tennis courts will be closed beginning Sept. 20 for about one week for resurfacing.
📍Watson Baseball Field in Big Pine Key: The baseball field will be closed Sept. 18 through the end of September to replace the field lighting.
📍Watson Dog Park – Large Dog Area in Big Pine Key: The large dog park will close for a couple of days while a light pole is replaced. We will provide the closure dates as soon as we receive the contractor's schedule.

As reopening dates are confirmed, we will share updates on this page and on the website, parksandbeaches.fun.

09/09/2026

Key Largo Community Park showing off this morning with a picture-perfect Florida Keys rainbow.

09/08/2026

NEW RAMPS COMING SOON: The Big Pine Community Park skate park will be closed until this Friday, Sept 11 to add the last few new concrete ramps to the park. 🛹

We apologize for the inconvenience and will announce the skate parks reopening as soon as the installation is complete.

09/02/2026

Yesterday, a bald eagle was enjoying the view from a light pole at Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo.

08/27/2026

Monroe County Parks and Beaches and the JOY Center will celebrate National Senior Center Month in September with a kick-off celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Plantation Key Community Center, 53 High Point Road, Plantation Key.

The free community event will highlight the programs, activities, and resources available to older adults in the Upper Keys while offering an afternoon of food, fun, and opportunities to connect with local organizations.

The celebration will feature:
• Local vendors
• Helpful community resources
• Free giveaways
• Free hamburgers and hot dogs

“Monroe County’s community centers are places where community members can stay active, build friendships, and learn something new,” said Parks and Beaches Director John Allen. “National Senior Center Month is a great opportunity to celebrate our participants and introduce more residents to everything available at the Plantation Key Community Center.”

The Plantation Key Community Center and JOY Center welcome seniors every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for activities focused on fun, friendship, wellness, learning, and social connection.

For more information about the kick-off celebration or senior center programming, call 305-453-8926.