Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Managed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;Florida Department of Environmental Protection
33 acres
Dog rules not recorded
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Photo: JKBrooks85 · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Layton
46% of Layton’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 46% of Layton’s land is conserved, about 53 acres. 4 acres are parks and preserves, 30 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
46%
53 acres · of 0.2 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
4 ac
30 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.6 mi
0.1 mi lanes · 0.5 mi paths
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
53 conserved acres
46% of Layton’s land. Water is left out: Layton has 0.2 square miles of land and 0.1 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Layton’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city49 ac
Other state land2 ac
State parks2 ac
Local Conservation Area · 49 acState Park · 4 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter E. Riley Conservation Area Local Conservation Area | Town or city | 49 | Restricted |
| Florida Keys Overseas Heritage State Trail State Park | Other state land | 2 | Open |
| Long Key State Park State Park | State parks | 2 | Open |
Biking & sports
0.6 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.1 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
0.5 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
2Pickleball
1Tennis
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Layton: April and May
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.8 | 11.3 | 11.9 | 12.7 | 13.3 | 13.7 | 13.5 | 13.0 | 12.3 | 11.5 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| High (°F) | 75 | 77 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 84 | 79 | 77 |
| Rain (in) | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
January is the driest month (1.6 in) and August the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 6.1 inches fall in September, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Layton →
Questions about parks and trails in Layton
Are dogs allowed on Layton’s trails?
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Layton?
0.6 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.1 of painted or protected lanes and 0.5 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Layton?
10,394 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Layton or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4 of them inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Layton neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →