Did you know?

Plantation Key had no name of its own on the old Spanish charts but was treated as a part of Key largo. It's modern name recalls the agricultural period at the turn of the centruy, when most of the high ground was cleared and planted to pineapples, limes, tomatoes, and other crops sold to Key West, Miami, and northern markets. The physical size of the island increased when the railroad crews filled in the water gap between it and the Key(then known as Snake Creek Key) to the southwest.

Among the important buildings on Plantation Key are Coral Shores High School, the Monroe county Sherrif's substation, and Mariner's Hospital just to the north.

Founders Park

Islamorada, Village of Islands is proud of our protection of greenspace. We actively seek and acquire land for conservation and recreation.  The 40-acre Islamorada Founders Park on Plantation Key is a Jewel by the Ocean.

Founders Park at MM 87 Bayside offers activity or relaxation for the whole family, including the family dog. An Olympic-sized pool with diving area, a shallow water beach, water sports rentals, ball fields, fishing jetty, bocce, tennis and basketball courts, vita course with 18 exercise stations, multi-purpose path, skate park and dog park all are within the 40-acre park. (305) 853-1685  Fees may apply.