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Sunset Park

City ordinance prohibits swimming and snorkeling at Sunset Park, the City of Key Colony Beach passive park at the corner of West Ocean Drive and 12th Street. Fishing is allowed only from the marked pier areas, and jumping from the observation deck is not allowed. Official materials describe fishing from the dock and viewing the ocean from the observation deck, plus a Little Library on site. A 2026 tourist-development-funded refresh added shade sails, an accessible (ADA) walkway and pier upgrades. Park hours are 6 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. Private events may require City Hall inquiry.

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Before you go

City ordinance prohibits swimming and snorkeling in Sunset Park. Fishing is allowed only from the marked pier areas. Do not jump from the observation deck. Park hours are 6 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. Check fishing rules and event reservations with the City of Key Colony Beach on https://keycolonybeach.net/recreation/ (West Ocean & 12th Street). Ordinance 2025-503: https://keycolonybeach.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/KCB-Ordinance-2025-503-Recreation-Committee-SECOND-READING.pdf. Keys Weekly: https:/Keysweekly.com/42/key-colony-beach-weighs-fishing-at-sunset-park/. Dock and observation deck: https://keycolonybeach.net/2026/05/11/21904/.

On Key Colony Beach, at MM 53

Sunset Park sits in Key Colony Beach (Middle Keys, MM 53). A walkable island city with a beach, fishing access and neighborhood restaurants. This listing is for public outdoor time, with parking, heat and wildlife rules checked first.

Other parks & beaches listings currently published on Key Colony Beach include The Cabana Club. Compare them on the island or category hub rather than assuming this listing is the only option.

What this record includes

Directory category
Parks & Beaches
Island area
Key Colony Beach (Middle Keys, MM 53)
Mapped as
parks & beaches
Published address
W Ocean Dr & 12th St, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
Published hours field
6 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset
Official website on file
Yes — confirm details there
Mapped or source amenities
Passive park open area, Fishing dock, Observation deck, Shade sails, accessible (ADA) walkway and pier upgrades (2026 refresh), Little Library
Coordinates
24.717777, -81.025088
Source
City of Key Colony Beach — Recreation (Sunset Park)

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How to use this listing

Sunset Park is a City park in Key Colony Beach (Middle Keys, MM 53). City ordinance prohibits swimming and snorkeling in the park. Fishing is allowed only from the marked pier areas.

Park hours are 6 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. Do not jump from the observation deck. Confirm the City ordinance and recreation page before you go.

Listed amenities & features

  • Passive park open area
  • Fishing dock
  • Observation deck
  • Shade sails, accessible (ADA) walkway and pier upgrades (2026 refresh)
  • Little Library
Source & accuracy

Sunset Park is published from public map contributors. Mapped names, coordinates and tags can lag real-world changes. Empty fields stay empty: this page adds no reviews, phones, hours, prices or ratings that the map does not have. Use the linked map object and any official site to confirm before a special trip. Last reviewed on Oct 21, 2026 using City of Key Colony Beach — Recreation (Sunset Park).

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