Matanzas State Forest
St. Augustine 3.9 milesA system of linear and loop trails connected to a primitive campground offers scenic views of flatwoods, hammocks, and marshes alongside the Matanzas River.
Matheson Hammock Park
Miami milesA tropical retreat along the coast of Coral Gables, Matheson Hammock Park has two distinct sides: a wild slice of the ancient Miami Hammock and a waterfront with a man-made atoll on Biscayne Bay.
Maximo Park
St. Petersburg 1.4 milesA tropical oasis in the middle of St. Petersburg’s Skyway District, Maximo Park is an excellent urban destination for a breezy walk or a paddle on Tampa Bay.
McCarty Ranch Preserve
Port St. Lucie 4.5 milesNear the outskirts of Port St. Lucie, this city-run preserve presents a variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from camping and hiking, to fishing, kayaking, and disc golf.
McKethan Lake Nature Trail
Brooksville 2.1 milesCentered on its namesake, the 2.1 mile nature trail at McKethan Lake Recreation Area showcases old growth trees as well as Civilian Conservation Corps architecture.
Merritt’s Mill Pond
The astounding hues of spring-fed Merritt's Mill Pond make it a compelling destination for paddling and diving.
Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park
Ormond Beach 1.2 milesWith access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Halifax River, this county park in Ormond-by-the-Sea has surprisingly hilly terrain in its lush coastal forest.
Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Estero 1.5 milesLaunch your kayak from either Koreshan Historic State Park or Lovers Key State Park for a paddle into Estero Bay to see Mound Key, a significant Calusa archaeological site.
Msgt John E Hayes Memorial Park
Middleburg 0.5 milesWith five acres of waterfront and boater access to Black Creek in Middleburg, Msgt. John E Hayes Memorial Park honors a hometown hero and protects old-growth cypress.
Mullet Lake Park
Geneva 0.8 milesSet along a remote sweep of vast marshes along the St. Johns River, Mullet Lake Park is home to a stunning array of swamp sunflowers each fall.
Myakka River State Park
With tall waving grasses, saw palmetto, and the sound of birds, Myakka River State Park is Florida's Big Sky country, blanketing more than 37,000 acres east of Sarasota.