Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park

Category:	Park,
Address:	84900 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
Postal code:	33036
Phone:	(305) 664-2540
Website:	https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/windley-key-fossil-reef-geological-state-park

Monday:	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:	Closed
Wednesday:	Closed
Thursday:	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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  (July 6, 2023, 11:57 am)

  Interesting quarry. Nice trails, plenty of parking. You pay via envelope for access, but there is also a free area.

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  (June 5, 2023, 10:32 am)

  What a nice park! I read reviews saying they were unsure what to expect, and I felt exactly the same. Unsure, and then quite happy with it! The small visitor's center provided enough geological and historic information to make the park much more interesting. The trail book provided gave lots of information on both the quarry site and the trees/geological features. We also met a friendly park ranger on one of the trails who gave us an explanation of the different types of mangroves. We did the Windley and Quarry trails as well as the Hammock trail. Lots of sun on the Quarry trail, obviously, more shady on the Hammock trail. The Hammock trail also had more mosquitoes and many large orb weavers. Very cool if you're into that sort of thing.

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  (May 14, 2023, 9:19 pm)

  Definitely need to stop in here for so much info about Florida Keys and it's wildlife. Quite a bit of history to learn as well. We really enjoyed the hike and the fossils!

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  (April 15, 2023, 8:20 am)

  I couldn’t believe how amazing this place was!!! It’s definitely worth a stop to see the fossilized coral! They give you a guidebook and it’s a self guided tour through different paths that are super well marked and correspond with information in your guidebook. We ended up learning a lot about the coral, quarry, and other fun facts like Sahara Desert dust making it’s way across the world to this site.
  
  It’s only $2.50 per person to walk through the park. SO WORTH IT!

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  (March 20, 2023, 3:09 pm)

  It was my first time going and I loved it. I love history and fossils so it checked both boxes for me. Also got to see lots of lizards so tdt was a huge plus for me as well. It's beautiful and peaceful here. When you go down into the quarry it's an odd peacefully quiet even with others up above you.

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Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park

Welcome to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. Formed of Key Largo limestone, or fossilized coral, this land was sold to the Florida East Coast Railroad, which used the stone to build Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad in the early 1900s. After the railroad was built, the quarry was used until the 1960s to produce exquisite pieces of ...

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Windley Key's trails and quarries are also accessible with the addition of the powered mobility chair by Action Trackchair. This chair is available for guests free of cost with park entry. Contact the Windley Key Education Center at 305-664-2540 for additional information.

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See coral fossils up close in a tropical forest at Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park to learn the natural history of how the Florida Keys were formed. ... Windley Key Length: 1.3 miles in three separate loops ... Land manager: Florida State Parks Phone: 305-664-2540. Open 8-4, Thu-Mon. No bicycles. Collecting of fossils or plants is ...

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Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park View All Parks Park Activities Hiking/Nature Trail Meetings & Retreats Picnicking Tours Visitor Center ... Park Information U.S. 1 Mile Marker 84.9 Islamorada, Florida 33036 (305) 664-2540 Hours Fees Welcome to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park Formed of Key Largo limestone, fossilized ...

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2. Founders Park. 1.83 MILES. This 40-acre site has a small but lovely sandy beach, with calm waters flanked by mangroves at opposite sides. There's also a playground (pirate-themed),…

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