We
have some great parks, state parks and wildlife centers all
within just a few miles of the Dive Center. Some are free, some
you need a boat to get to, while others are just interesting
and educational. They are all worth the trip!
Founders
Park
This brand new park features an olympic pool, skateboard park,
walking courses, marina, beach, playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball
fields, soccer fields, beach volleyball and much more. It's
exactly 2 miles from our dive shop.
Indian
Key This island used to be the
county seat of Miami in the 1800's. It's been converted to a
state park and now it's deserted and features nature trails,
diverse wildlife, ruins of the old town, observation towers
and even a snorkeling area. It's great for an eco-tour. NOTE:
accessable only by boat. We run tours to the island by reservation
only.
Lignumvitae Key This state botanical site is
another island that features a mansion built in the early 1900's,
tropical forests, diverse wildlife. See the keys the way they
were 100's of years ago. There are trials to follow and tours
of the island. NOTE: accessable only by boat. We run
tours to the island by reservation only.
Geological State Park Located on windley key right
across the street from our Dive Center, the fossil reef state
park is only 1 of 2 geological state parks in florida and
the only place in the world where you can walk through a in-situ
coral reef. Be sure to visit the education center and walk
the nature trails.
Bird Center A free park, the bird center
lets you go on a self guided tour and see many of the birds
indigenous to the area. It also serves as a sanctuary for
some birds that were injured and brought in for rehab before
they are reintroduced to the wild. Located at Mile marker
93.6, they can be reached at 305-852-4486.