Parks in Florida

A pristine beach on the Gulf of Mexico with deep ties to Pensacola’s Black community.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

Used as a military post in three different engagements, this fort has remained incomplete and unfired upon for nearly 200 years.

The longtime home of author Stetson Kennedy, this park counts Woody Guthrie as a former resident.

A plaque honors Miami's sister city in the Canary Islands, inviting one to reflect on their place in the world.

Get up close to an F-4 Phantom flown in the Vietnam War at this Florida park.

This small beachside park commemorates the possibilities of discovery.

These constructed wetlands naturally filter millions of gallons of treated wastewater every day.

Flip your own pancakes in this old sugar mill within a Florida state park.

A trove of tiny treasures hidden within a Florida park.

Found: Garden of Eden in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.

One of the best places in Florida to spot rare, carnivorous pitcher plants.

The only Florida state park with publicly accessible caves.

Though it's unclear why it's there, the lifelike sculpture of the giant lizard is oddly charming.

A tiny, unassuming park in Tampa that belongs to the Republic of Cuba.