Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Reviews

Used to be better for peaceful retreat near city.
On weekends, dog owners park here and walk over to the dog friendly Fort Lauderdale beach. Dogs were abundant in the park, usually on-leash.

No so at Park and Ocean bar and restaurant. Crowded with dogs, many off-leash.
Rest room facility nearest beach is used, obscured by the bar, restaurant. Among few state parks without obvious comfort station close to beach access.

Park is a mess because of a sewer pipe break. Still smells like poo and pee. Awful
Parking lot is a mess with all kind of construction trucks inside

What an amazing find! This park is right next to the beach, and for just $4, I was able to park my car all day and enjoy both the park and the ocean. That’s honestly the best deal I’ve seen anywhere!

The park is clean, relaxing, and perfect for a beach day or picnic. You can walk under the trees, then head straight to the sand and waves.

If you like the sit by the waterway or go to the beach this is the place for you. Many shaded spots and barbecue pits to use. Nice trails that you can walk to the beach. Bring your bike and tour the park. Have fun.

Nice to have a small slice of natural habitat left in this city. Great place for picnics or running. 2 mile loop that you can do forward, backward, on trail off trail so vary it up and you can get a long run in. Very enjoyable.

We stopped here via water taxi and strolled around the park. Saw some parrots, and other birds. Stopped by the restaurant for a d rink. They do have kayaks, canoes, etc. for the lake. You can also rent beach chairs and umbrellas for the beach as well. If you need a little nature in your life stop here.

The good thing about this park is it is only $6 to park here for the day and there is beach access to Fort Lauderdale beach. Come early though as the line get long.

There is a great hiking trail at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. I believe it was a little over a mile long. But in that mile which is very flat, the scenery changes often. You walk through the hammock, in some areas where it feels like you are walking though a tunnel of trees; through some open fields, along picnic areas and along the intercoastal waterway where you can see some large homes and boats. There is also wildlife around; I saw two iguanas, a raccoon, several types of birds and plenty of crab holes.

Lush green area with flat trails, beautiful canal views, and beach access. My son and I enjoyed the trails, but unfortunately, we didn't see any wildlife. There were also so many mosquitoes!
Don't forget the mosquito repellent!!

Beautiful and neat park with lots of walking and biking paths. The park was quiet and had great facilities like bathrooms and parking. Also visit the Park and Ocean restaurant located in the park. The restaurant had good food and a nice setting near the beach.

An amazing park in the middle of busy Fort Lauderdale. It was easy to be away from the crowds and catered f9r campers, walkers, drivers, families out on a picnic or hustcsitting in the peace. We had a free guided buggy tour with an extremely interesting guide who took us around tye while site, recommended z good walk to get the feel of things and then took us back to where we wanted. Beautiful place.

The park runs along a river & is encircled by aboth & walking track. We did the track & if we stopped for any time we were instantly attacted by lots of mosquitos, it may not always be like this but we were unprepared. It was a nice walk though.

Hugh Birch Park is a surprise attraction amidst the condos and vacation homes of Ft. Lauderdale beachside. It is certainly worth a visit when you are tired of the beach and tourist traps. It is beautiful and interesting.

They have an orchid garden here, lots of groomed paths for hiking or roller blades. A really nice place to walk and unwind

small and nice park for couple of hours visit, one of ft. lauderdale landmarks, don't miss the large banyon tree.

This is a delightful state park, with someone for everyone--activities, including a big stretch of beach and an even bigger stretch along the Intracoastal for picknicing and boat watching. Bike and even segways cover the trails also long enough for serious walkers. Naturalized native flora and some fauna. This is a gem.

This park is mostly woods and paths but we especially enjoyed the path along the Intracoastal Waterway. There were occasional benches to sit and watch the boats of all sizes. The small playground would be fun for kids.

We took a casual stroll through this park.
We enjoyed a casual stroll through this peaceful park. We sat by the water and watched the boats go by. We saw a few Gopher Turtles. The visitor center offers the history of Hugh Taylor Birch, who donated his estate to Florida to be used as a state park. Park goes can enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, biking and much more. We went to the pavillion and had a drink and a small snack. I recommend a visit.

Great place to relax and enjoy a park setting right next to the intercostal water way that has great boat watching views, also have the beaches right across the street.

I dragged my husband here to go birding with me. Except for a pair of ducks, all of the birds I saw at the park are birds I see at home in northern Virginia during the summer, so as a birder I was a bit disappointed (though there were a lot of birds at the park).
We walked here from our hotel (the W Ft. Lauderdale). We had to pay $2 per person to go in as pedestrians. We walked one loop and were shaded the whole time. There's a cafe and restrooms at the beach entrance. There are areas that are likely rented spaces for parties, and there are canoe rentals you can take out on the one pond. Parking lots were mostly full (I'm betting a lot of people pay the $6 car fee to park here and then spend the day on the beach across the street). It is worth stopping in with the kids. Definitely lets you see how the area looked pre-development.

With a $6 entrance, you also get access to the beach! The trails in this park are beautiful and the park is always well kept. There is a variety of plants, and information on different trees, as well. There is serene and magical energy all around this park.

We wanted to do the audio trail walk, since we could not come on a day for guided tours. When we called for details, the senior park ranger said he thought it had been stopped a long time ago, and he said he didn’t know how to get more information.

We went anyway. The same ranger took our entry fee, and gave us a map. Prominently featured on the map brochure is the QR code to link to the audio site. Sheer ignorance.

Unfortunately, the map, and online links to it, are poorly detailed, and we missed that trail. We ended up using the bike/walk trail beside the roadway. Most of the side trails we tried to veer off on were flooded, so maybe that was the best we could do that day, anyway.

Unusual location - beside the inland waterway, with multi-million dollar winter homes and sea-going yachts right across from part of the path, tropical woods on the other side.

Excellent amenities in a cabana - outdoor gear, bikes, Segways, beach equipment, and a bar/cafe with a large patio and indoor seating.

The founders home is worth a quick look for photos and information posters, but not really a house tour at all.

You can miss the $6 car entry fee by parking on the ocean street side and entering near the cabana, with an honor system pay box nearby. If you are going to the adjacent beach, also, that makes more sense. There were some people fishing, some sitting in the shade - maybe looking for manatees, or just enjoying the million dollar view.

Unique park along Ft. Lauderdale beach, access to beach via tunnel. Great restaurant onsite, rentals galore, trails, fishing, fun times. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful state park in the heart of FLL. Drive or walk through the park. Fee $2.00 and well worth it. I opted to walk the park. I did all the tranquil nature trails. There is a restaurant in the park to enjoy lunch or a snack. Scenic trails. Sits on the Intercoastal. Great to jog, picnic or just enjoy a leisurely stroll alone or in company.

We walked around ... went down the Hammock Trail ... a lot of (cool) Spiders ... not cool to my kids ... lol. Iguana's too! (Visit Aug 2018)

I enjoyed being on the edge of the intercoastal and watching the massive boats go by. We caught a glimpse of a few manatees and was awestruck by the magnificent mansions on the other side of the water.

Beach is across the street, less busy than Las Olas and FLL Beach. Parking for the day is $6, which can't be beat. They have a large lot but fills by midday during the week, by 10am on the weekends. Shaded area with tables, live music on the weekends, bar and restrooms. We visited several times during our stay in FLL.

My wife and I went here a while back on our visit form Denver. We enjoyed tooling around in the canals in rented kayaks and taking a walk around the perimeter trail. Saw green parrots and lots of other interesting birds. A good beach is just across the street.

Wonderful green area in Ft. Lauderdale to bike, walk, run or just relax with family and friends.

The park is a large green space that sits at the edge of the Ft. Lauderdale intercoastal waterway with many walking and biking trails throughout.

There is a large lake where you can rent kayak's, access to the beach area of the city and a nice outdoor cafe with live music and food.

Wonderful place to hang out if you like being around dogs. Grab a golf cart shuttle and let the park ranger will give you a guided tour. $2 gets you in, but not required for entry to the restaurant. Beer and wine available for purchase along with lunch. Water Taxi stops here. Mostly locals packing a picnic. Very laid back, nice for taking a walk in the shade.

Great spot located right across from the beach. You can kayak, ride bikes or walk the trails.Lots of nature that you wouldn't think would be there since it's located in a busy spot. There is also a good eatery that you can stop at in the park.

Hugh Taylor Birch Park is a wonderful place to drive through or park and walk.. You will observe Florida's vegetation at its best. There is a place on the intercostal where you can sit and enjoy watching the yachts go by, I like to pick up a sandwich and beverage and enjoy the beauty of it all.They now have a small restaurant there that I hear is wonderful, haven't been there yet. but its on my list.

Beautiful park to explore the natural beauty. Highly recommend you take advantage of parking here for a bargain price of $6 for the entire day! You can park and walk the path to the beach access, or one of the other trails to sit by the inter coastal waterway to watch the boats. Take a picnic lunch/or use the charcoal grills or stop by and support the onsite restaurant.

We first had lunch at the cafe.Beautiful setting, good food & acoustic guitar singer too.
Fish Taco's & a Burger were both very good. Employee's cleaning up & drying off after rain.
Trail NOT marked well but, beautiful none the less. Old trees, boats, flowers & pavilion to duck under during rain.
Worth the $6 per car fee.

We rented bikes on the beach and then rode them through the park. Unless you do it at a leisurely pace you’ll be done with 60 minutes. Great intracoastal views, nice vegetation, saw some wildlife. As locals we were glad to finally see it.

lIf you just want to go for a walk, run or bicycle. It is a great park to do it in.
We suggest to visit the park during the weekend when there is volunteers working. Hop on a small "golf car". You pay what you want.
We got a guided tour with a pensioner in one of those "golf-cars". He was so clever and knew a lot about the trees and where they where placed.

We walked the trails, then sat at the outdoor bar & drank beer! What a great morning! It's so nice to get "back to nature" just steps away from an urban environment. We saw a huge iguana & several species of birds we couldn't identify. Even though it was mid-morning on a weekday, several people were taking advantage of the park. There were bikers, hikers, & kayakers aplenty! We even took the tunnel under A1A & spent a smidgen of time on the beach. Vehicle parking inside the state park is $6, with a $2 fee for pedestrians. We actually parked at a meter on A1A & paid the pedestrian fee at the unmanned entrance. This was an especially nice way to spend part of our morning.

Not only is this a beautifully preserved native Florida natural area, but there is SO much to do here! Biking, jogging, fitness, boating (new floating dock on the Inteacoastal had been installed), kayaking, beach access, delicious food (Park & Ocean), ecology, and wildlife - it’s all here! And it’s dog friendly. Staff is the friendliest and most knowledgeable around. Can’t ask for a better way to escape the craziness of the city.

We had spent many a day walking on the beach and were looking for something different, this was it.
We walked here from the resort we were staying at, so it was $2 a person for entrance. Then we walked along the trails in the park. This amounted to approximately 2 miles, part of that walk is along the Intercoastal, so you can ogle the houses.
This park has so much more to offer than hiking, go for a visit.

Parking spaces in This park were 90% occupied by Canadian winterbirds. You can park there for $8 per car load and cross the street to the beach (or enjoy the park and its amenities). Entry is $2 for pedestrians. Bike and kayak rentals inside.

Went with a school field trip. Had a great time, and the kids enjoyed the guided tour and learned a lot as well.

Not a large state park, but plenty of parking, security, equipment for kids. It has open spaces for walking and bird watching.

Lush and green with plenty of trees, a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Very little vehicle traffic so no blaring horns or dodging people in a big hurry to go no where. There is a small garden area off to one side, a refreshment and food area on another side. Easy access to the ocean and beach which are right across the street. Spent a few hours enjoying the peace and quiet deep in the park.

Beautiful park with friendly staff, an unexpectedly delightful part of our trip to Fort Lauderdale. We jumped into a cart with a guide who toured us around and shared facts and details about the various plants and sites throughout. We wished that we had more time, maybe even bikes to ride and explore further. If you’re nearby, stop in! It’s well worth a visit!

We arrived by bicycle and paid a $2 per person entrance fee. We rode the entire park 3 times as it is not large, one continuous loop to get around on a flat black topped road. You can rent kayaks there to use only a little sliver of the intercoastal, jet skis are rented across the street on the beach. There was a good sized building with bathrooms, a gift shop, and a restaurant. It is very green and lush, a relaxed environment in a hectic city. They have some great programs, but unfortunately none of the nights we were in town.

We had some time to kill before our evening flight so we stopped by the park.

We walked the Hammock Trail. I enjoyed it; my wife not as much. She loves nature but not spiders and we saw several big ones whose webs we had to walk underneath while on the trail.

We also visited the visitor's center, Hugh Taylor Birch's home. It was interesting to read about the history of the park.

We drove around the park but didn't have time to walk any additional trails. Saw some iguanas.

We really enjoyed our canoe trip around the lake looking at the many birds and iguanas there. The staff at the canoe hire were very friendly and helpful. We then had a nice lunch at the cafe there before cycling around the park. Excellent value too.

In April, we were walking to the mainland and came across this state park quite by accident. We were very happy to have found it: there is a wide variety of wildlife such as iguanas and turtles, and beautiful trees. It seems that there are activities that can be enjoyed such as boating or a café, but simply enjoying nature was good enough for us.

Walk , bike , picknic , beach side , wilderness side , waterway side ( watch all the boats ) , rest area , facilities, restaurants, bike paths & natur trails , kayak & canoe rentals .... plenty of parking space , 2 playgrounds for kids .... just a wonderful day picking through all the options ....
Hints : waterway side has spectacular views with bbq and shaded picnic tables —- best time to view boats is Sat & Sunday’s in the afternoon
Hint : spend am at park , lunch , pm at beach ... there’s a parking inside the park 6$ per car all day , throu the snack-bar there’s a tunnel to go to beach !
Lots to do and see here totally worth it !

We enjoyed the ride through the park. If we had more time would have loved to picnic there. Great scenery.

The wisdom of one of the early Florida settlers(the park's namesake) saved this natural area from the development that surrounds it. The State accepted the donation of this land that slips between the intercoastal and highway A1A. There is an admittance fee of $6 per car or $2 per person. That price entitles full access to the bike trails, hiking trails, views along the intercoastal waterway, the tram, a guided tour, sites such as the giant banyan tree, and the beach. There is plenty of free parking. Even though there are no more bears and cougars in the area, you still feel like you are surrounded by what Florida once was.

We rented bikes today and started our Trek in this part. We enjoyed biking along the intercoastal route and then ended back at the beginning a lot quicker than we expected. We went back around a second time and this time we took the beach access route and ended up with his crate spot where you could have drinks and snacks and enjoy the ocean views and Breeze. We didn't stay long though. We ended up leaving and biking along the beach but this would be a great spot to hang out and just chill. They said the bugs were really bad in the morning but by the time we got there at 12:30 there was enough of a breeze where we weren't bothered at all.

This state park is sandwiched between the intercoastal and the ocean. While not a huge park, it feels so because it is long and full of great walking paths, with lots of foliage. One side is very wooded, with an easy path to the beach. The other side is less treed, and has lots of picnic tables and bbq's to grill out and watch the multimillion dollar yachts and boats traverse the intercoastal.

The entry fee was only $2 per person which was not bad. We were given a map, but it really did not help out that much. The signage throughout this park was extremely poor. We spent the majority of our time on the paved road. We attempted to hike through the wooded part but we were eaten alive by mosquitoes. I'm sure it would have been very pleasant had we had mosquito repellent. So, if you plan on walking in the wooded area here I highly recommend that you put some mosquito spray on. Also something disappointing was that we saw people smoking inside the park. We saw a man smoking as he was entering the park and the park ranger did not say a word to him about it. Furthermore we saw a a park ranger smoking!

The park itself was very quiet, clean and VERY green. A good place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

We love this park so much! It is located across the street from the beach on A1A with a little underground tunnel to take you there if you like. Entrance fee is worth it's weight in gold, you can park all day for $6. Walk the 2 mile loop and experience the intracoastal, bike it around the loop, enjoy the nature trails, rent a kayak, have a drink or a snack at Park & Ocean, sometimes they have live music as well. We love this place!

There is a bar restaurant with gift shop attached to this park nestled in between the intercoastal and ocean. Plenty of walking trails and rental canoes and kayaks.

Since we will be in Florida for a month we decided to buy a state parks pass and visit parks that were near places we were staying. Today we visited Hugh Taylor State Park. It’s between the intercostal and ocean so it’s a wonderful place to walk along the intercostal as in this area most access is private. There are nice trails through the vegetation as well and a tunnel under the highway to access the beach. My favorite was one Hugh banyan tree. The only larger one I have seen was in Maui. This park has bike, canoe, Segway rentals, playgrounds, picnic areas and food so it’s easy to spend the whole day here. Many people also fish along the banks of the intercostal.

I have been roller blading, canoeing, hiking and people watching here for years. Its just the best park. I dont like that they tore down the trees to make it more natural. It is more natural, but lost its tropical feel and all the tropical birds went with it. Still a nice park in the middle of a beautiful city

We visited here at around 4pm and found we had to pay to go into the park. We walked some way on a road and found one route blocked off and the other way quite boring. We then followed the woodland path. If you like being surrounded by trees and shrubs you might like it. We thought we would be in a park with a pretty lake to walk round and maybe be able to see the inter coastal way but we didn't and the lake was hard to see much of it. We wouldn't re visit except it got us out of the wind.

The trails aren’t marked well. People were walking on the roads where cars were driving. It was a free for all. People walking in the middle of the road and not leaving much room for cars to drive through. We wanted to find trails so we wouldn’t get run over by the cars and they weren’t marked well. We walked around for a bit and then left. Not worth it.

I went with my 14 year old son and it was a nice way to spend quality time together while also being able to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of every day life. We also enjoyed the bonfire at the end with smores. Only thing i would recommend is that they dont book so many people for 1 guide as it took a long time to get out and it was a little crowded on the river.

We spent an hour or so at the state park walking round. It was ok but nothing special, I’ve been to much better ones. It’d be nice to stop longer if you’re planning on taking a picnic or bbq.

Its a great place to have some relaxing time or to do some fishing.
We enojed our picnic in there, its a great place in a busy city where you can just hide from people.
In the evenings its better to have with a bug spray as those small flies are biting properly.
Great place for families, couples and friends.

This is a small state park with enough space to get a break from the other-wise congested Fort Lauderdale area. There are short trails to get a flavor of unspoiled Florida, and a paved road ideal for biking. I went through the park twice on return bikerides from the beach. An easy detour well worth the $2 entry fee.

in this park you can take mangoes from the trees we have mangoes in our hands and the security guy took them from us to throw them in the trash incredible

Stopped at the park on the recommendation of others that we met. It turned out to be a nice place to walk around the paths and also to get to the beach. We toured the old house that is now the visitors center. Interesting historical area. Worth seeing and it is free

Walk cycle or drive thru mangrove swamp until you get to the path alongside the intracoastal waterway...you will see stunning houses across the water sit on the many benches barbecue on the waterdside and the catch the water taxi
All for 6$ !!

This is a "jewel" of a part off Sunrise Blvd and A1A. It is great for picnics, jogging, in-line skating and just having a leisurely walk. It is also a great place to take you furry friend for a walk. Many nature trails with information as you walk. Also, Camp Live Oaks is a great place for the kids to learn about nature.

This lil café is hidden and great place to spend some time while it is raining. The Name is "Park and Ocean Restaurant" It has a totally open concept with views of the Ocean and the Seagrape Trees that impart a primordial experience. The entrance for pedestrian and bicyclist To Birch State Park is on the backside of this concession.
our party had a quiet lunch. The handmade burger was excellent. The Kale Salad was tasty. This place is self service with a nice bar and pleasant, familiar music in the background. The downpour only made the visit more exciting. I did not like the fact that I had to run in the rain to leave as I got quite a soaking.
I do want to come back on a Saturday as I was told they have live music.

On a whim and due to a long layover, we rented a car and "happened" upon this wonderful gem! Couldn't ask for anything more! The park is clean, has easy and safe access to the gorgeous beach, a newly built open cafe (on-site) featuring fresh, local foods and drinks. The cafe had creative toys for young kids to keep them occupied while the adults visited! The trails are wonderful. We ended up taking the water taxi and viewed a lot of the area. Had so much fun! You could spend a little bit of time here or a whole day! Car admission was $6 total (I believe!). A great place to go!

Went to the park to see a beautiful Banyon tree that lives there. It was a very pretty site. There are also great views of the intercoastal waterway.

My husband and I stopped here for a place to walk before heading to the airport after vacationing in Miami. We found the map confusing and were bitten up by mosquitoes. Also the park charges you for entrance. I'm sure there's a lot more the park has to offer but we were too confused on how to navigate through the park because the map was confusing.

What a great find this was! My parents just relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, and we heard about this park on the Water Taxi Tour as it buffers the Intercoastal, so we decided to check it out.

$6 for parking all day, and you kind of forget you're in a resort beach city.

Beautiful easy walking on a nicely paved road. We stopped to look at the incredible Banyan tree, which shouldn't be missed. We checked out the local nature trails and they were a very easy walk.

My son and I rented kayaks and went up the fresh water lagoon - saw many birds, turtles, fish and iguanas.

We then grabbed a bite at the restaurant and headed across the street to the beach. Clean, and easy.

We decided to head back 2 other times during our visit to the area - once just for swimming and then our family did the Sunset Kayak Tour which is held on Fridays. This place livens up for Happy Hour on Fridays with a band, pig roast and more food at the concession area - it's really neat.

The Sunset Kayak tour finished around 8:15 with a darkened jaunt through Birch's bird sanctuary - it was a bit dark, but very cool. We learned history about the park, the area and the local flora and fauna within the park. We had a groupon, so it was cheaper than listed ($35/kayak, $25/student).

This park was just great - plenty of opportunity to rent bikes, kayaks, jet skis, segways, or to just walk and take in all the beauty it has to offer. Next time we're in the area, we will definitely return.

Have been going to Ft Lauderdale for nearly 30 years and finally stopped by this place to hike one morning. Beautiful hidden gem in the middle the city, only $6 per car to park, can stroll along the intercoastal or take a trek thru the woods. Offers canoeing and other activities as well as a small restaurant which we hear is good, wasn't open when we stopped in. Worth a visit

The Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is an oasis of calm and quiet. It features a circular (OK not a circle at all but it finishes where it started) paved road about 2 miles long suitable for bicycles or jogging, and a network of trails inside and outside the circle through shady wooded areas and along the intracoastal waterway. There are several areas for picnics and group gatherings. There are also permanent restrooms at the first parking lot. Nearby is a huge banyan tree which everybody takes selfies and family pictures of. It is a pretty impressive tree. As a state park you do pay a modest fee to get in.

I enjoyed the hiking trails and the beach access. The park is just simply beautiful. Nothing bad to say about it. Many different kinds of recreation are available. Paddleboats and canoes can be rented.

A hidden gem! For $2 a person we entered the park and wandered roads til we found trails. The trails were awesome, filled with tropical plants and creatures. This park has some spectacular trees too! Waterfront on a fresh water lake and on the intracoastal waterway was pleasant and often lined with mangrove trees and the birds, crabs, and other creatures that call that home.

Do check out the bar/restaurant near the park enterance. Awesome selection of drinks including local beers and mixed drinks, tasty food, great service, and clean and comfortable outdoor or semi-indoor seating not far from the ocean outside the park. The icing on the cake is that this place serves food to-go in coated paper boxes, making it much more environmentally friendly than most to-go setups in the area which rely on plastics and styrofoam.

The views are amazing. Beautiful foliage and birds. Nice walking trail that takes you through mangroves, palms, and inter coastal waterway. There is also a water taxi stop at this location giving you easy access to the park as well as other Ft. Lauderdale destinations. Also a place to catch a glimpse of a tortoise.

Beautiful bike trails/walking trails through the park and along the Intracoastal waterway. Water Taxi stops here!!!!!

A true gem in the city with all of the trappings of a nature preserve plus an underground walkway to the beach and great bike, running and walking paths

This park is fine. It’s a great place to park and walk across the street and be at the beach. The restaurant there though is another thing! 2 of us grabbed lunch there and we were charged a service fee. No where are you told there is a service fee. Chicken nuggets and chicken sandwich 50.00. Scam in my opinion and we won’t ever eat there again.

Picnic along the water inside the park. Beautiful under highway tunnel to the ocean. Bikes, beach watercraft rentals. Many restaraunts shops and activity.

how refreshing this beautiful park is. the mr. rides his bike in the park often. i love to drive around the park and get a picnic table right on the intercoastal. it is also a water taxi stop. there is a new restaurant in the park close to the beach. they have canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals. stop at the restaurant or enjoy a picnic with the family.

I love this park and as a snow bird I have been a member for many years. I walk in the park at least 5 days of the week. It’s serene early in the morning. The park opens at 8 and closes at sunset.

This is a great little park with plenty of area to lay out on the beach or watch the cruise ships are they come by on their way to sea or into port. Fun activity for all. Fishing from the beach or the pier.

We enjoyed a bike ride through mostly paved and somewhat shaded roads. Very quiet and peaceful. Would definitely return.

A must when staying in Fort Lauderdale. A wonderful and serene walk ( 2 miles ) around the park early morning. You will be in a great mood for the whole day and will return the next morning. Check the tree trunks, amazing.

Nice little state park with walking trails and a variety of activities including jet ski rentals, canoe rentals, bikes, etc. Go to the restaurant to find the Activity Center to rent items. From there, you can access the beach through the tunnel or the lake. Also has a restaurant and bar which was very welcome.

If you have a FL State Park pass, it's worth a stop to see the house and paintings if you are in the area. Beach is also inviting. Trails and roads are undergoing renovations. A preserved jewel in the middle of all of the high rises.

The entrance is where the bridge start near the shore side of Sunrise Blv. When entering you are in a park free of traffic noice and stress. Just walk around and enjoy the silence.

Enjoyed the sunset kayak tour in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Bill our guide was very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and local history. Flat water kayaking at an easy pace. Not much sun due to to the clouds, but still lots of fun and very interesting.

Fort Lauderdal is known for its beaches. But pleace take some time to wander through nature. Different trees and plants everwhere. Water on all sides and water to kayak on. Information bords will inform you about the plants and trees. A play and picknich area are nicely situated with possibiluties for shade. We loved it!

A quiet oasis just off the beach. There is also a nice a little bar/restaurant. Very lush and probably a good place for bird watching. I primarily skate there, the road surface is fine.

I got in on foot and was impressed by the layout of the park that offered both pedestrian and walking and running options in different tracks. I even got to see turtles wooing each other along with many other fascinating flora and fauna - a definite gem in Ft. Lauderdale!

We visit frequently to Barbecue along the intracoastal and watch the boats go by. This park is a serene oasis in the middle of urbanized Broward. During the busy season and holidays, get here early to grab picnic tables and a grill along the water. The park has beach access and a hiking trail.

My husband and I took the taxi up to this park because we had some hours in Fort Lauderdale as a cruise port of call. We are very happy we found this park.

This park has so much to offer: We used the nature trails, saw gopher tortoises,butterflies, flowers, gray squirrels, and many types birds. Oh yes, it also has geo-caches. The paved park roads lend themselves well to bicycle riding as well, we wished we had two!.

We thought of riding the available narrated tram tour around the park, but chose to walk instead.

We could have gone canoeing Long Lake, a mile-long freshwater lagoon but it was neat to see it.

Ordinarily, the Water Taxi has a stop here, which we originally had planned to use.

Access to the ocean beaches is super safe and easy, which for us was another bonus.

Yes, there is a small admission fee, but it is well worth it.

Bottom line: we can easily understand why this is a favorite for locals as well as visitors.

The park is recovering of hurricanes: many trees have broken branches.
The trials are not accessible.
More over part of the car road is under construction.
I do not understand why the admission fee is not reduced as long as the park is not fully accessible.
As long as the trials are note open again I cannot recommend you a trip.to this park.

The State Park is a great place to walk and bike in the beautiful weather. Also a fun activity is the kayaking. Make a reservation for the eco kayak tour or he sunset Friday tour.

Good for some exercise but nothing really outstanding about the park. Can rent kayak or canoe is you want to go out into the small canal they have on one side.

We went to this park to bike and enjoyed biking along the intercoastal. It's very short but then we kayaked and enjoyed cold drinks at the gorgeous tree canopy area just across from the beach. It is such a nice spot. You can access the beach by a tunnel. We played checkers and jenga. It's a nice low key family activity for a couple of hours.

Great little park with some walking trails, kayaking and canoeing, etc. and a road that winds through about 2.5 miles of the park. And lunch at Park and Ocean is a nice break as well. I rode my hotel bike over and then through the park. Lovely.

It is a lovely walking park with many beautiful trees! Not steep so easy to negotiate.
The cafe was a great way to end our walk, and have some simple food.

Great shaded walking paths, some of it along the water, about 2.5 miles in total. You can walk on the paved path or dirt path. There’s a cafe which has beach access across the street. Water taxis stop there.

Pretty short walk over from our hotel The Premiere for just a little break from sand and sun. Big loop on the main loop drive, had to watch out for cars, but I was too chicken of crawling, flying things to walk in the tree tunnels. We did see an extremely large banyan tree. We did not go in the official visitor's center, the estate house. There is a little open air building with refreshments and bathrooms. $2 entrance plus parking fee.

It was a nice visit. The scenery is beautiful and the park is clean. I’m not sure it’s worth the $6 entrance fee, but I guess that keeps the crowds away.

My kids and I recently did the 90 minute segway tour of the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and I would definitely recommend this for families and couples alike. Segway Joe was very outgoing and friendly and very informative. It's a fun way to explore the park and beach. I give it two thumbs up!

My husband and I rented a tandem bike for 1 hour, price supposed to be $25 which we confirmed at the time of the rental. When we returned they charged us an extra $35 as a late fee since we returned the bike after 5:00pm. This was nowhere mentioned before we rented considering we started the rental at 4:30. What a ripoff , we had to pay $58.00 for an old , raggedy bike for barely an hour of riding. BEWARE! I would stay away from this place altogether, they are crooks.

Great walking, biking. places to picnic. Enjoy some live music at the bar/small eatery then cross the street to the beach. A really nice park.

This park is a place to go to get away for a day. Walking trails, in the woods and along the intracostal Waterway. You can fish off the seawalls. There are pavilions for picnics. Best of all There is a tunnel under A1A leading right to the beach. There is a snack bar that is open seasonally. There are playgrounds and opening areas for recreation. Fee is $4-$6 per car. There are restrooms too

A little oasis in the middle of the bustle of the beach crowd and high rises. Besides the paved road, you can wander in some nice nature trails and listen to a commentary on your phone.

When in the center of town, to visit a large park with huge trees, nice green spaces and plenty of parking, is a treat. The park itself is nice; not spectacular - just pleasant. There is the original house to tour, but we were too late in the day for their open hours. I imagine on a hot day, it would be greatly appreciated

A nice little oasis in the middle of urban Fort Lauderdale. The 1 mile round trip kayak paddle on Long Lake is quiet and pleasant. Thankful for Mr. Taylor-Birch's foresight to preserve this small area.

First visit since Park & Ocean closed. We did rent umbrella and chairs. The chairs were an upgrade from before but the umbrella was terrible. Very small and flimsy… need to invest in better umbrellas if you are going to charge for them. The beach area is nice and clean. Bathrooms clean. Cold water available. For $6 car admission it’s a wonderful bargain.

Our first day in FL we spent at hiking in the park. An easy 1.8 mile hike. It had rained the night before so the roadway was flooded so we couldn't make the entire loop. Several days later we returned for the Kayaking and good experience that day also.

Great Park next to the Ocean off Sunrise Blvd. and A1A. Excellent for walking and biking. Great intercostal views. Friendly park rangers that conduct walking tours on Friday mornings. Only $2.00 when you walk or bike in. Has direct beach access. Cheaper then parking on A1A. A restaurant is opening soon??

We loved walking into the park and being given an impromptu, enthusiastic tram tour by the volunteer golf cart driver. He explained lots of natural history of the area to us as he transported us to the restaurant. We visited after seeing the Bonnet house and were happy that we had made the detour..

Fantastic place! Rented bikes, then went through the tunnel to the beach. Had a great day in this park! Will be back.

A great all around nice place to visit. We spent some time on the trails Geocaching. Had a picnic along the Intracoastal Waterway. Water taxi and beach access, Segway tour. Snack bar. Playground for the kids. Clean restrooms. Relaxing place to spend some time while in the area!

Quiet, clean, easily accessible and lots of parking spaces. We paid $5 entry fee per person. Walking by the river was pleasant and refreshing.

Reachable by city beach bus, and across from nice (no condos) all beach. Explore serene, densely green intercoastal waterway by canoe. My 70yr old mom, loved the turtles. Lots more going on for the whole gang, I would go back to explore.

This lovely little park and bird sanctuary is a wonderful get-away from the hustle and bustle of Ft. Lauderdale. There is a 2 mile circle road, part of which borders the intracoastal waterway, that is perfect for safe bicycle riding, walking and similar activities. There are picnic tables, a large shelter with restrooms and hiking trails through the tropical foliage. Also available are canoe rentals and a water-taxi stop.

We visited for a few hours and viewed the visitor's center and walked the hiking trails. There is a nice long walway along the waterway that is enjoyable.

Very nice park to visit with the family.
Yoi can park.and go to the beach. The kids loved it. The personal is friendly and helpful.

Spent a really nice Saturday morning exploring this state park! I liked that there was plenty of parking and the maps clearly outlined the trails. I also saw a ton of wildlife. The key is to go by yourself and not make noise, then you will stumble on all of the fantastic fauna in this place. I was really hoping to find some snakes but I came when it was about to storm so they were probably all hiding. The different ecosystems are wonderful here. There's some parts where the forest is really thick, there are some riparian areas, and the mangroves are really cool and unique. So many crabs and different types of lizards. I must've seen about 500 lizards - they are literally everywhere. I also came across some turtles, different looking birds, lots of insects, and two raccoons. If I'm ever in Fort Lauderdale again, I'll be coming back for some more hiking.

Peaceful place, nice trails, water paddles on lake for rent, cafe style restaurant, good food, access to beach

I visited with 2 friends in November of last year. Upon arriving, we were greeted at the ticket booth by a very friendly person who gave us details about what we might like to see. She directed us to the parking lot, where we were given a ride by another park employee in a golf cart. He took us to the main "hub" of the park, where we watched a gentleman do a very informative nature show. He had lots of small creatures like a baby alligator and many snakes, some of which we could hold.

After the nature show, we rented a canoe and paddled down the river. This was an incredible part of our day. There were so many interesting birds and other creatures to see. There was a canoe behind us, but other than that we were the only ones on the river and it was very peaceful and serene. It was like being in another world.

After the canoe ride, we headed to the store to get some water and the lady manning the counter directed us to the oldest banyan tree in Florida. This thing was HUGE. It was in a lovely spot of the park and we spent some time walking around the tree and taking photos.

This place is a must-see for those of all ages. I loved all the turtles walking around and even the huge spiders we saw hanging from their webs. You could easily spend a whole day here.

Great park to run, walk or bike. Many paved or unpaved woodsy trails to choose from and well maintained.

Great nature walk with interesting trees. We kayaked and canoed. We enjoyed an outdoor meal and drinks under the shade listening to live music. Easy.

Good parking spot for $6.
The cafe was a little pricy; but nice fresh cuban sandwiches and cale salat with chicken. Just 50 feet from the Beach.

Took the Segways to the park. This park has the coolest looking trees we’ve ever seen. Wish they had more trails for the Segways. Great location for pictures.

Great place to hike (but be aware the tides affect the trails) and a great place to go to the beach.

Wonderful old Florida Natural park. Great scenic walk with native flora and fauna. Paddle boat rentals. Nature trails. Access to water taxi & Atlantic Beach. Hidden Gem.

Spent a few hours in the park before our flight home. Hard to believe this green spot right in the middle of the city. The Banyan trees are worth the trip by themselves. But the views along the Inland Waterway are also beautiful, not only for the homes but also the boats. Take a lunch and sit at one of the benches along the water. Lots of picture sites throughout the park. Small charge for admission one well worth it.

Located right across from the beach and with lots of walks and shady trees. It was lovely to see a State Park so close to town. Of course lots of people just pay the entry fee and go to the beach, having all day parking. There are lovely bbq areas and play areas for kids. What a great place with lots of volunteers keeping everything running.

We had a great day at the park as a family (mom, dad, son & his fiancé ). Perfect cool weather. We went canoeing for 2 hours, had a light lunch and drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere. I highly recommend this.

Perfect place to spend the entire day. Drive park loop to see all the areas the park offers. There are a few playgrounds for kids with shaded pavilions, bbq spots with picnic benches, natural trails, safe paved Road so bring your bike, and a spot to canoe in long lake... and for those that didn’t pack lunch there is an amazing restaurant on site. And best hidden secret for beach access. You can also arrive by water taxi. It’s a little piece of heaven!

Stayed at a hotel just so we could walk to this park. Easy access from Sunrise Blvd. to a paved 2 mi. loop on perimeter with enjoyable nature trails with audio tour, picnic spots, playgrounds interspersed in center, all well maintained.Friendly restaurant & gift shop with free wifi allowed us to check in for airline without leaving the area. Outdoor center with bike and water vehicle rentals on Long Lake or items for the beach.Tucked between the intracoastal & Atlantic ocean, this park has an interesting history as well. Disappointed to miss the benefactor's home, now visitor center, due to renovations. Park staff extremely friendly and informative!!

This park was right across the road from our hotel. We spent part of the afternoon walking the trails and seeing the variety of trees and plants. Although we did not this this, kayaks are available for rent here.

This park is not only rich in history and significance but a treasure for nature and park enthusiasts. Great place to visit with the entire family, on a date or just a solo stroll. They offer guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays. Check their social media for upcoming events.

This is a small park and it seems very nice if you like nature trails. We were staying close by and saw they had a play ground...we had a toddler so we checked it out. The first park is actually dangerous and needs to be replaced. Broken equipment, rusty metal, the poles sway...stay away!! The 2nd one was brand new, very clean and safe but lacks shade.

There are water fountains and restrooms so that was nice but honestly it was just too hot for her to enjoy.

It cost two dollars to enter, which is unusual foe a state park, I'm glad I had cash on me. It was an unremarkable state park with a lot of unmarked trails and a somewhat neglected house which was Birch's homestead. They had a snack bar gift shop and rest room that was typical tired state park fare, not really for the tourist, more for locals who like to exercise.

great park with some really good amenities. Came to late in the day to utilize the amenties but got a beer at the restaraunt and the beer garden outside was a nice place to relax and watch the ocean and cars drive by.

great place to go and rollerblade or just relax! I buy an annual pass here and enjoy it year round!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A group of friends and I recently participated in the full moon kayaking tour. First of all, there were entirely too many people booked and not enough staff/tour guides to manage it. The canals are tiny, so we were constantly running into other kayaks and canoes. I was really disappointed in the entire experience and would not recommend.

Was looking to stretch my legs for a few hours while in Ft. Lauderdale and this park did not disappoint! $4 admission for a solo entry or $6 for a full vehicle. The two mile loop road is the starting point for numerous nature trails passing mangroves, a banyon tree, water taxi stop, a walk along the intercoastal waterway, and access to the beach. You can rent kayaks & canoes to paddle a river or bicycles as well. There's a bar/cafe with great ambiance at the park's entrance across the street from the beach. Highly recommended!

Much larger than it appears from the outside. Worth the time, very tropical and quiet. There are a number of things to do there.

Uber dropped us off at the entrance. We paid the $2 fee and started off on our walk. Everything was so beautiful. The park rangers were helpful and kind. I recommend taking a few hours to visit this awesome park.

We did the 2 mile walk around the park. Plenty of handicap access and they offer the free use of a beach wheelchair.

With a short walk you experience how the wilderness was here before the urbanization. Parking was an issue on Saturday. Why not promote public transportation by making the access fee reduced for pedestrians?

Not many designated pedestrian trails.

Very nice bike trail. Outdoor restaurant that has good food and alcohol! Other outdoor things to do. Lots of fun and wild life.

This park offers a 2 mile loop for walking, I stayed close to it and walked it in the morning. A lot of shaded areas so not sooo hot. There is also kayak, canoes, and other rentals right there. Also in the premises there is a bar/rest called park & ocean with live music and some delicious frozen drinks. Park is right in the middle of the intracoastal and the beach. The best of both worlds.

this park provides a wonderful respite from the hectic big city on one side and Spring Break ocean front on the other side.

eerily quiet for a park. a decent place to cycle on your morning ride (fee) and they have a garden centre

We walked the couple mile loop. It does go by the waterway. You can also rent bikes. We didn't see any wildlife at all.

I paid $6 to enter the park but primarily for boarding the water taxi. However I can see park rangers showing visitors the park along the way, and the map shows other interesting spots. This could be a fairly good place for a visit depending on time allowed.

This park is a pleasant spot for walking, running, or biking, with a shaded, green loop that offers relaxing views of the water and passing yachts. It’s peaceful and enjoyable, though the $6 entrance fee feels a bit high for what’s offered.

It seemed like a nice place for picnicking, but I wouldn’t consider it a major attraction. There’s a bike and kayak rental shop inside the park, though the rental prices are quite steep. More affordable options would really help visitors experience the park.

Parking is limited, so that’s something to keep in mind. Overall, it’s a good spot for some outdoor activity, but not necessarily a must see.

Hugh Taylor is an oasis sandwiched between the beach and downtown. There park is decently maintained and has a lot to offer. You can walk, bike or rent a boat. You can see the waterway or just track into a Florida version of a forest. The park is surprising large considering its location.

Nice park located across the street from Miami Beach. Four adults in car with one child was $6.00. We had lunch at the restaurant in park and the grilled cheese with brisket was amazing. Great atmosphere, family and adults alike. We also walked across The street and strolled the beach. Their hours are 8am to Sunset every day. Phone number for more information is 1-954-564-4521. Ranger-Guided Walks are available as well as Paddle Tours. Trees and vegetation resemble a swamp atmosphere. Great value and views.

I go to Birch Park every day to walk my dog around the 2 mile nature trail, a third of which is along the intracoastal so it is great for yacht watching. There is a paved circuit of the park or you can walk along the largely gravel nature trail. There is little to no wildlife to see with the exception of the occasional sun bathing iguana on the sea wall or the occasional bird. It is very peaceful - though not so much at the weekends when family group get togethers enjoy the shelters that can be rented ahead of time . There are two children playgrounds and numerous grills to use. It is very popular for visitors and locals to fish from the seawall. Birch Park is also on the water taxi route and private boat owners can moor at one end of the seawall though not overnight. The wardens at Birch are just wonderful helpful people. There is also a small cafe adjacent and accessible to the park that overlooks A1A and the beach and ocean which is open from around lunchtime . The cafe has a nice sandy area with picnic benches to eat at or you can eat inside in the shade. Cafe serves usual American fare. There is also a kayak and paddle boat rental so you can make your way up the lagoon and back.

This park was within walking distance of the Pelican Grand Beach Resort which was were I stayed - perfect place to go hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddle boarding...There is an outdoor restaurant here as well...I recommend this park to anyone that loves and appreciates the outdoors. Two entrances - one in which vehicles enter and pay $2.00 - other entrance is located by the restaurant and is closest to the rental area (for paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes).

We enjoyed an hour walking around the park and checking out the flora and fauna. Didn’t have any luck with butterflies, but that may have been off season.

They are back in business!
The hurricanes in Sept/Oct really gave the park a punch and parts were closed. But they are back to normal. Everything is open (including the restaurant). So picnic (yes grilling is allowed) your hearts out.
As usual bring bug spray and sun tan lotion. Dogs on leash permitted. Watch out for the bikes and roller blades, they tend to forget there are young children about only inches from them. Same goes for a few inconsiderate drivers. Just be aware you are sharing the one road in, one road out with traffic. For the most part, everyone is good with watching out, but there’s always someone.... blah, blah. There are picnic areas away from the crowds, just have to look for them. Clean, beautiful, tranquil place to spend an entire day or afternoon.

What a cool place to enjoy south Floridas once natural habitat.
Lots of bike and walking trails, in the forest and along the inner coastal. Magnificent trees.

A must do if you are in the area.

My husband and I are native to Fort Lauderdale and we visit Hugh Taylor Birch State Park weekly, by car, by foot and on bike. We are members of Friends of Birch State so we financially support the park as well.

Birch State is a beautiful park with all types of ecosystems, including oceanic, lake and mangrove; the turtles are a highlight! The shaded and tranquil trails (which can be accessed by foot or bike), and the intracoastal-view benches are our favorite areas. The park has many family-friendly areas and activities too, like playgrounds, picnic areas with BBQs, and animal education sessions! A meditation garden is currently underway!

The recently added Park&Ocean beer bar and restaurant is excellent too - the food and service are top notch. The park allows easy foot access to Ft. Lauderdale beach and the new floating dock along the west side of the park (see pic below) allows for each access by boat.

I can’t say enough about this Ft. Lauderdale gem. ☀️

Wow! What’s not to love about visiting this State Park??

Two miles of newly-paved road, the longest continuous seawall in South Florida, spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and ocean, trails through Old Florida flora, a mile-long freshwater lake, and Florida’s largest tree right in the middle. Great walking, hiking, running, biking, rollerblading, canoeing, paddleboarding and enjoying the 180 acres.

We had a late lunch at their new restaurant, Park & Ocean. Good meal with a direct view of the beach and ocean. They have live music Friday and Saturday night - we’ll be back.

Hugh Taylor Birch has a very good staff, parking, facilities, Covid 19 procedures. It's on the Intracoastal with all the things to do. You have hiking trails, beach, wildlife ( lots of squirrels), birds.

Following some trails in this state park give you a good idea of what Florida was once like in terms of flora. We enjoyed our two hours of walking there!

We paid $2 to enter this park from East Sunrise Blvd but I think you could also enter it from the beach for free. There are some very nice walkways, including a walk through the bush called the Hammock Trail.You can rent a canoe (we didn't) and can buy food and drink (nice). There is a welcome centre near the restaurant which was deserted. We wandered around to see period furniture like a museum.

This state park is a great place to visit to see what Fort Lauderdale would be like with out all the buildings. There is a nice parking area that is about 1/4 mile walk to the beach. There is a nice bath room at the beach entrance and now a restaurant and gift center. There is a new cross walk for the beach and lots of open beach with out all the buildings.
The park road is one way in a loop. It is great for bike riding, walking, inline skating or what ever. most of it has shade. There is a really nice restroom on the north end of the loop road with good parking.
There is a fresh water lake in the middle of the park fed by rain water. There are Kayaks, canoes and paddle boards to rent for a good price. The lake has been cleaned of fallen trees from the past hurricane damage. The water is clear and a great place to try out the water activities for the first time. The same equipment can be rented on the beach for use in the ocean.
Eating lunch at a picnic table on the inter coastal water way is our favorite spot. The boats and houses are extreme.

It’s good place to go with your family when you don’t know what to do. we’ve enjoyed our visit there.

I loved seeing the tortoise and the beautiful tree and the meditation garden!!! You even get to have the view of the water and see the yacht and boat go by.

Easy to miss this state park is worth a visit. Surprisingly tranquil spot in the middle of chaos. Beach access. Trails. Food. Freshwater lagoon with rentals.

Great price for parking all day $6.00 for group (up to 6 people in the vehicle) $4.00 for single person. $2.00 for bicyclist or walker. Beautiful view of boat traffics while having a picnic.

This is a very nice park. Parking was decent and affordable to enter. The grounds are kept good. Saw some cool historical spots.

Hugh Taylor Birch is a very good state park during this pandemic, lots of locals walking their dogs. Even outside with all the trees people are social distancing, masks. People are walking the nature trails, renting boats & canoes, picnics, playgrounds.

It as only $6 to park, which we thought was reasonable since you could spend the whole day here. We came to walk on some of trails, which weren't very well marked, but we managed to find our way. There's a trail that goes along the Intracoastal Waterway which was very scenic.

Treelined, on the ocean and Intracoastal, you can watch the boats go by, ride bikes or picnic. Very cool and relaxing place to hang

We walked the nature path within the park. Path is not marked very well nor maintained. Bring your bug repellant to keep mosquitos from swarming you on warm days.

This is a great place to get away from the congestion of the beach, which is right across the street but when you are "in" the park you don't feel it or even see it . Enjoy a nice walk or just sit awhile to reflect before heading out into the whirlwind of the city.

Lovely. Quiet and thoroughly enjoyable and doggie friendly!! I’ve been here several times on my visit to Fort Lauderdale and it’s been great to take the dogs and just wander through the greenery and see just how beautiful this area must have been prior to development
A must visit for those seeking quiet after the city rush.
Glad to see such a resource here!!

Located little North from Las Olas and Ft. Lauderdale Beach Park is this big Park. If you have a car, you enter from E Sunrise Blvd and if you are walking, you can enter from North Ocean Boulevard, where is also Park & Ocean Restaurant/Bar/Terrace offering free Wi-Fi. Walk one of their trails or maybe rent a canoe and paddle mile long fresh water lagoon or just have a little picnic. Visit also their Terramar Visitor Centre.

Despite passing this park many times during our various trips to Ft Lauderdale, this was our first trip there. The park was very quiet, and we walked the two mile road around the park which passed through gardens, trees and the intracoastal waterway. Beautiful way to spend an hour getting some exercise!

This park is a great place to visit if you are interested in birds and need a break from the beach. You can easily walk there from the hotels on the North Beach. It has great, not too long, hiking trails and is good for biking too. But please bring water...and bug spray!

I was surprised how huge this park was. We had a picnic down by the intracoastal waterway, traveling by electric tricycles from Riverwalk Activities.

This is a small preserve right off the beach, donated by the family of one of the original area developers from Chicago. It has the inland waterway on one side and boulevard on the other. It has a small freshwater pond on which you can canoe, kayak, or paddle-boat but it's not connected to any other waterway, so do not plan on going there for any serious paddling. We did see some turtles and birds and it's pleasant enough for younger kids. It has a nice staff and a full service operations building with a snack bar. You can park there and access the beach proper as well.

Birch Park has always been a treasure of wilderness along otherwise developed Fort Lauderdale Beach. Now, with the concessions being run and enhanced by a private operator, it is even better! The park's east entrance (along A1A north of Sunrise Blvd - at the tunnel and traffic light) now is home to a quaint little bar/restaurant with good food and live music on some nights and weekends. The picnic table area has turtle-friendly yellow lights under a canopy of mangrove trees. If you prefer, there are also places at the bar and tables in the structure. They serve beer on draft as well as mixed drinks. Great little gem!

We were looking for something to do before our cruise. Rented a car and took the family to the park. Great decision. We spend a couple of hours walking around, crossed over to the beach and ocean and stopped at the community shelter for some refreshments and live music. Great day.

I've been to Fort Lauderdale many times and walked or drove right past this park without ever realizing it was there. My wife suggested it and it was beautiful. There are rentals you can do inside. We biked as a family and were even able to take the bikes out on A1A. Saw a gopher tortoise crossing the path while biking in the park. They also have a great beer garden on the property that was perfect for spending time relaxing after biking out in the sun. Truly an unknown (to me) gem!

We visited this park and there wasn’t much to do. We stopped at the uncovered playground and the equipment was too hot to play on. We drove through and didn’t see much except picnic areas. I couldn’t find a map online and wasn’t offered one at the entrance.
We went to the visitor center and aside from a handful of interesting antiques, it was nothing special.
The “ restaurant “ looked like a bar and microwave food- but we only walked through to get to the beach.

The beach is across the street and parking was inconvenient. We will not be back. There are many other parks that ate more interesting.

a calm quite park to spend time. i did biking and the segway tour there. its a few $ entry fee but totally worth it

Lovely State Park with driving circle of roads, good walking (mostly wooded) and along the intracoastal waterway. Great natural way to spend a 1/2 day.

We enjoyed seeing the park, the tortoise and other wildlife, the people who were there for a day-visit. WE spend just over an hour in the park on a segway tour that was fun!

The Bosses at BG get it right. Bobby hits the mark on this one. State Parks are a bit passive business eco-toursim business. but BG runs its Professional and wants to make it fun! Nobody does it better than Bobby!

Birch Park is on the upswing.

We loved our walk in High Taylor Birch State Park. We were staying north of Fort Lauderdale and had been looking for a place to walk in nature with a paved path for my wheelchair, and this was the spot! There is a two mile paved loop where people bike, walk, and run. We came in the entrance on Sunrise Boulevard (we had come by foot and in my wheelchair from the sidewalk along the ocean and didn't realize there was an entrance off A1A). So we can in the main entrance for cars, and to the left towards the boat dock and water taxi area. It felt very safe to stroll on the road even though cars use the road, too. All the cars we saw were going very slow. We saw a turtle in it's nest. We walked along the road the flanks the intracostal waterway. We wanted to do the whole loop but ran out of time. We took the water taxi to get back to our car. It's so cool you can access the park by the water taxi!
I will definitely come back to this park if we go to the Fort Lauderdale area again. It is a gem!!

Nice little park within walking distance of the W Hotel. It has a 1.9 mile road, with very few cars, that is a good walk. It passes mangroves, the bay and it's shaded with local flora. There are also many off road paths that you can get closer to the vegetation. Take a nice cool stroll here. $2 entrance fee for walkers. There is a cafe and many picnic and play areas.

Celebrated a birthday party there at the park.The water view was lovely,so were the trees,and other attractions available.

Right in the heart of the Fort Lauderdale beach scene is an incredible State Park. Walk, bike or even drive through. An excellent place to park for beach goers. You get to see what south Florida looked like before it was developed.

We brought our lunch and walked to an area across the street from the beach. There is a restaurant there with tables. The lady at the entrance shack said this would be the best place to eat. We just picked one further out with a view of the water. There is a crosswalk to walk across the street to the beach. It is a nice beach with a lifeguard. A lot of the park is closed because they are working on the roads and the intercostal. We would stop here again, if we are in the area.

Stopped here from the water taxi to enjoy a picnic lunch and hikes. A must see is the humongous banyan tree! Kids enjoyed climbing all over it. Saw lots of lizards too.

Great place with lots of activities. Mangrove habitat, natural hiking trails, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and camping. Access to the beach. Wildlife experience in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. $6 entrance and parking fee for all day until sunset.

If staying in FLL beach area, this is very close. You should check their website to see list of activities and events. Fridays are generally good to visit. Very decent priced and good tor jogs, strolls, bird watching, tortoise spotting, kayaking etc.

We walked through the park one morning. The park is pet friendly. There are various paths off of the roadway. There were lots of other walkers out there as well as bikers and a lot of families having picnics. Walking along the waterfront was nice. Lots of boats to look at.

Inexpensive way to spend a really relaxing day. The park, which can be reached either by foot, car, or water taxi, offers a serene respite from a busy schedule of vacationing. Rent a canoe, a kayak, or a bike and enjoy Florida naturally. The noise level is low, and the entry fee is even lower, how about $2 per person or $6 a car load.
It offers a bar and cafe, for sandwiches and the like and a small gift shop. You are about a minute from the beach. You might see a gopher tortoise or two. Give it a try>

Nice park to enjoy a walk with shade on a hot day. Park has clean restrooms . I would bring a picnic lunch next time and enjoy the intercostal waterway.

We rented bikes at the Sonesta acroos the street and ride the bikes, it's a 2 mile loop and part of it is by the water. It was fun and only took an hour. Admission to the park is $2 per person for the day.

While visiting Fort Lauderdale we were drawn into the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park every single day while we were there. We found the park to be a calm, natural oasis and a great way to get away from the noise in town (and the wind from the ocean). The beautiful walking path has a section that skirts the intercoastal waterway.

SO glad I stopped here! The trails were great and full of wild life. It was $6 to get in. There is a house that belonged to Hugh Taylor Birch and had really cool old pictures and information about the land and its owner. A must see!

Had a fabulous time with Sedway Joe, great first time tour, information on the park was on point....thanks Joe, totally enjoyed the afternoon and will be back. ..

This is a nice stop for families with children. There are 2 playgrounds and clean restroom facilities. The paved loop is approx 2 miles and there is also an unpaved nature trail as well. There’s also a spot where you can look for manatees.

This Florida State Park is an oasis in the otherwise overbuilt, over-commercialized Fort Lauderdale beach area. It's a wonder that it has been preserved! Relax and enjoy all the recreation and nature from birding to gopher tortoise observation.

You can enjoy a full day or just bike or ride through.

It's also close to Bonnet House.

Even though we have stayed beside this park, we had never thought to use it. This time we walked throughout it and ended up with a cold drink in their restaurant area.Very well maintained area and lots of diversity from water to thick brush. Could have done without chance encounters with very large spiders though!
Would recommend this to anyone

This was a drive through park. We saw several iguanas on our sight seeing tour. We also rented paddle boats and went up the fresh water river. The even had access to the beach.

My boyfriend and I rented a peddle boat. At our age it was a bit of a work out lol but we had fun. Next time it's a kyack or canoe. The staff members were great , friendly and the prices are great. This is a par

near to our hotel it was a well looked after park, full of natural beauty suitable for walkers, rollerskaters, cycilsts and people of all ages

The entry fee is reasonable. You can park and walk onto the beach. The trees are full of character in the park. Lots of trails, activities to enjoy. Can come and spend the whole day here. I highly recommend it.

My husband and I wanted to go for a walk so paid our $2 each and walked the trails. Nice park with opportunity for various activities. Too bad the train doesn’t run anymore

Participated in a SUP Yoga Class. It was great exercise in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Our instructor Faye was terrific. I highly recommend it! (even for those who have never done yoga or paddle boarding) It's a great way to connect with nature.

This is a wonderful state park in the middle of a big city. It isn't that large of a park but offers numerous activities for the family. Is it located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway, right near downtown Fort Lauderdale. It gets extremely busy during the high season and summertime as it provides beaches on the ocean, and a lake to swim in, also. Numerous activities include fishing, walking, roller blading, swimming, hiking, environmental tours, a visitor center, which is open Monday through Friday. A restaurant and a bar are available. There is a 2 mile bike path that you can also take throughout the park. It has beautiful trees throughout the park and many different environmental sections, that offer tours on certain days. There are also things you can rent such as beach chairs, umbrellas, paddleboards, canoes and kayaks This is definitely worth a day to spend near both waterways and enjoy a day with the family There is a $6 entry fee and parking can be very tight if it is busy. Bathrooms are available but they are not in the best shape and definitely could use better cleaning. Picnic tables abound and benches and trash receptacles, too.. Definitely plan to spend a day here while you're in Fort Lauderdale for some outdoor enjoyment. The park closes at near sunset.

Highly recommend!

This 180 acres of land is located adjacent to beach in Fort Lauderdale . A hidden gem indeed ! Lots of activities located within the park . Only $2 to walk and $6 to park for the day ( includes a carload for admission ).
There are grills for a picnic and lots of water activities . The Water taxi has a stop in the park .There is a restaurant inside and lots of walking , running trails .

Got to pet a reptile. Small alligator. Roads were closed for salt water flood. Mosquitoes you need spray

Great park, nice hiking trail, beautiful places to relax. Highly recommended.
We will be back next time we’re in Florida

I have been visiting FLL for 35 years and always what Hugh Taylor Birch Park was. I finally decided to visit it. It's an oasis of nature and quiet. I rented a nice bike for an hour for 15$. It was a ball on and off road. I stopped on the Intracoastal and watched the boat traffic goby which was light.
After my bike trip, I stopped and enjoyed a few ice cold beers in the restaurant that is right on the property. Fabulous.
I took the#11 bus to and from which stops right out front.

This little park was next to our hotel, the Sonesta. It was a really nice surprise. We went there twice to enjoy the big trees and wildlife. Fort Lauderdale is touristy with congested traffic, so when you want to get away from that, check it out. The park charges a small entrance fee ($2 per pedestrian when we were there), but it's a great way to spend an hour or so. You can also rent paddle boats and canoes.

We celebrated my husband's 70th birthday by taking our first Segway ride. "Segway Joe" is the way to go! The best way to see Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a guided tour by Joe on a Segway! We thoroughly enjoyed an hour's ride regaled by our informative and interesting guide Joe. He gave us simple instructions and showed us anyone from 8 to 98 can ride a Segway. We followed the road and even took the off road trail where the old railroad used to be in the 80s. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting the park, just call Joe at 954-200-1836 and he won't disappoint. He told us he was voted Tour Guide of the Year and we can certainly believe that.

This park was very close to our timeshare. It says donation only to enter. We gave our donation by many other walked by without giving anything. We stumbled across a lot of wild life which was awesome. The walking trails are very nice. I would recommend taking water with you because you will end walking way more than what you expect. I think walked like 2 miles.

Our group of four families, each with an 11-year old boy, rented kayaks to traverse the beautiful and unusual Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. We enjoyed the calm waters knowing that we’d see iguanas but no gators as the entrances are blocked by heavy screens to keep larger marine life out.

This is a great place to enjoy some peaceful outdoor time. There are picnic areas, trails, and very reasonable bike, kayak, canoe, and standup paddle board rentals — and parking is just $6 for the day. There’s also a nice open-air restaurant serving bar-style food including conch fritters and good local beers on tap.

We are from out of town and we were pretty disappointed with the sunset kayak tour that we looked forward to all day. We arrive at the site location with no greeting, simply stared at until we asked if this is where the tour was at. The tour guide had a sour attitude, not sure if he had a bad day or what, but he wasn’t enthusiastic about the tour. There was no safety brief, no direction, didn’t assist anyone into the kayaks, was distracted by multiple things and a resident where he proceeded to stop our tour half way through to talk to. We paid for 6:30-8:30, didn’t load into the kayaks until 7 because he waited on 2 guests who were very laid and were back by 7:45. We didn’t finish the route, we turned around a little bit past the fountain and he told us it was to narrow to turn around at because of the lack of experience half of the group had. It was basically like giving yourself your own tour. A lot of the guests on the tour felt the same way. The tour guide left the second half of the group, didn’t turn back and look once. The most direction he gave was “you never want to fall in the water.” My friend and I have been kayaking several times before and this was by far at the bottom of our list, which we are pretty upset about. Again, not sure if the tour guide had a bad day, but simply upset with the service as the website & other reviews made it look like a blast.

This is a fun must see. I will be going back and hiking. Segway toured park. Fun hiking paths, relaxing beautiful park.

We had 2 days prior to cruise. We biked around the park, spent time with ranger watching presentation on native animals and had drinks at the micro brew pub adjacent to it between park and beach. Great time

A natural haven in the centre the city. Did nit see as much wildlife as we would have liked, but the natural world is not as stupid as humans who go out in the hottest times of the day. Did not hire kayaks or bikes, but the rates seem fair for those with more time on their hands.

Awesome park, lots to see and do! Enjoyed the wildlife and the interesting Bnyan trees and of course the yachts and multimillion dollar mansions across the waterway. Awesome time

This is one of my favorite parks in the area. It offers canoe rentals on the inland portion and has intracoastal views on the west side. It also offers a historic old residence and a tunnel to Ft Lauderdale Beach.

Chanced upon this park, close to our hotel and spent a pleasant few hours walking round, including a visit to the bar for refreshments. Everyone very friendly and helpful.

Step into the lark and you are in another era- where you only hear birds and there is silence! Cars maybe thundering on nearby A1A- you are breathing peace. It’s not much to be seen - maybe some birds or an iguana- but I have fished small fish fro the intracoastal, made a bbq there (coal) and ya many a tranquil bike ride on weekdays. If you get antsy being alone then take a partner- weekdays it’s likely you won’t see anyone else there.

I’ve been coming to this park since I was a teenager many many moons ago and it still hasn’t lost its sparkle. Lots of paved area to walk, plenty of shade throughout and also great access to the beach. There are several areas worth exploring here. There is access to the water taxi and the intracoastal if you want to sit and enjoy the breeze without the people from the beach. Parking can be an issue when it’s a beautiful day as the park is pretty popular among locals and visitors. It’s dog friendly and a great walk for everyone. There are BBQ grills that offer semi private areas to picnic. There are gopher tortoises to see, but please do not touch or harass them - it is best to flag down a ranger who can protect the area when they’re close to the street! There’s a playground near the meditation garden, and several trails to explore. The main driving road can close when king tide is happening as the area tends to flood. Bring some bug spray as there are notorious mosquitos abound year round! Park is quiet and relaxing so get out of the car and take a walk!

We walked from our hotel to the park on a beautiful sunny day. The park has a main paved loop (about 2 miles) which we walked around, as well as an unpaved nature trail that intersects the paved trail often so you can get on and off. The park was not too crowded on a Monday, but use a bit of caution if you are on the paved loop as cars and bikes are there as well. One part of the loop is interesting as it takes you by the intercoastal across from beautiful mansions - can see boats passing by and beautiful houses! The park also has a small visitor center and restaurant. We walked the loop and then took the tunnel by the restaurant out to the beach. Overall, a very nice, cheap family-friendly activity. Looking at the flora and fauna up close was awesome.

We came by to kill some time. Saw some nice pictures and we ventured down here. We strolled into this place not sure what to expect - and left with a similar feeling. There were reasonably priced boats and bicycles and pretty amiable staff. But frankly during August this place is too hot and the type of foliage there only seems to enhance the native humidity. The pond and boats seem like fun - but frankly you would get baked alive there as there is no shade. There are many trails there but we didn't venture through them and I pretty sure that it would not the thing for city folk on a hot day. You would venture all the way in and conceivably get lost there. There was a Segway Tour in progress there - that seemed like fun but I believe that is booked in advance. We ventured to the Water Taxi spot sat under the shaded pier and returned to the bar near the entrance (on the Blvd not Sunrise). I ordered a Mai Tai which hit the spot.

We were anchored at Sunrise Bay for a few days, we dinghy to Hugh Birch Park to exercise our dog and let him do his thing.
Hours open state 8-sundown.. what’s sundown? The past couple days they have closed at various times, 6:30, 5:30, today at 5. Opening states 8, and they’ve opened at 8:30. I understand that places are shifting times with Covid 19, but the times they have asked us to leave varies so much. Simply post a sign with new mandates.
The park itself isn’t that spectacular,
The beach access and parking are the highlights.
Looking forward to moving on from this spot.

We went to Fort Lauderdale beach when we got here yesterday. It was a little dirty and it smelled like rotten fish! So I decided to try Hugh Taylor Birch state park. I was NOT disappointed! We paid $6 to get in the park. The lady at the booth was very nice and helpful. We went to Park and Ocean and the guy helping us was awesome! We rented two chairs and an umbrella for $20! On Fort Lauderdale Beach, one chair was $18! We walked through a tunnel under A1A right to the beach. A nice guy was there and set up our chairs and umbrella. I grabbed some chicken fingers from Park and Ocean for lunch. You can rent jet skis for the ocean. For the lake area, you can rent paddle boats, kayaks. There are bikes for rent. There are plenty of walking trails. We even got to see a big banyan tree. This place is great! People are friendly. No partying. It was just perfect!

Basically a land locked park. When I was there encountered several people who I did not want to be up cliose and personal with.

We went to the area where kayaks and canoes are stored. Stood and waited quite sometime finally asked the man in charge if we could rent a boat. He directs us to the gift shop says We cannot rent from him. I wish we would have been advised of that. We now walk back to the gift shop and the employee is on the phone talking about a job they are trying to fill. We finally go sit down while she continues to talk on the phone. She finally has time for us and we tell her we would like to rent a kayak. She then informs me I have to surrender my credit card for her to keep until we return the kayak. I explain that my credit card information had been compromised in the past, and the bank advised to never let someone take your card. She said that was their policy and that it was never going to change. This to me is a red flag for credit card fraud. The park itself is very nice. We rode bikes through the park. If you enter on Sunrise Blvd. they charge $2 if you enter off A1A there is no charge.

Very cool unique park, bike lanes for riding, wilderness nature trails(bring mosquito spray) with beautiful tropical plants ,canoes, benches to stop and enjoy, intercostal waterway that provides a lovely view. A bonus, it is right across the street from the beach on A1A

Park offers canoeing, Segway, walks, nature (gopher tortoises, lizards etc), playgrounds for children, watching boats on intercostal.

Lovely visit with access to the public beach. You can rent an umbrella and chairs as well. Lovely bar cantina to relax as well. They came to take my rentals at 4 pm but let me keep them until 5 pm.

Staying nearby wanted to walk our dog to kill time before check in for the $6 admission price had a blast. Nature paths with anoles and gopher tortoises in the shade,kayak & canoe rentals,beach access with full bar and restaurant,biking & roller blading along the intercoastal waterway this is a true hidden gem in a town know for overpriced hustle and bustle

Spent a lovely few hours wandering the trails in this park. Cheap to enter ($2 each) and includes children’s play areas, parking for cars, an area to picnic along the intracoastal waterway, a huge Banyan tree and some lovely birds, lizards and tortoises.

We spent a few hours in the park this past April. The admission fee was $6.00 which was money well spent. Enjoyed just driving through the park, getting out and walking on a few of the trails, as well as just sitting watching the boats go by. We look forward to stopping again next time we are in the area.

Birch State Park is a great place to park and take the underpass over to the beach, or if you want to watch the big yachts go buy.

I am marking it ONE STAR only because of this young girl at the Guard House on the weekends BUT THIS PARK IS REALLY A 5 STAR. I would like to share my experience today 05-30-2021 around 9:15am. I am an annual pass holder and I visit this park 4-5 times a week. I have never had any issues with any of the park rangers EXCEPT with this young girl on the weekends. As usual when I get to the guard house, I stop and show my annual pass holder and keep going. Sometimes I do a complete stop or sometimes I do a very quick stop and keep going but good enough for the park ranger to identify that I am a annual pass holder. Unfortunately, I didn't get her name but this young girl has done this to me 3 times. She makes me do a double stop ..... like she sees my card and all of the sudden she runs to my car again like she missed something, then she starts questioning and doubting the validity of my annual pass. Again, I am a very frequent visitor. It is ok to do it once but 3 times...??? This young girl makes me feel very uncomfortable. She makes me feel like I am trying to get in the park for free. I do understand that is her job BUT there is also common sense. I am a businessman myself and work with customers. This young girl is taking her duty excessively personal and forgetting about customer service. I hope this message reaches out to upper management but this young girl NEEDS TO LEARN ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I can be reached at 754-779-2267 or my work line at 305-306-2600.

This park feels like it is in the middle of nowhere once you enter. Great walking/running trails. If you want to just relax and read a book, you can sit on one of the benches or picnic tables along the water. There is a tunnel that takes you to the Atlantic Ocean. I could go on and on. It was just RELAXING! You need to visit here. (there is paid admission, but low $$)

The park is a nice change of pace during a beach vacation. Lots of paths for walking and enjoying nature.

Lovely trails, camping, food and gorgeous trees! Hidden treasure that must be visited, will return for sure.

These trees are amazing!! Well worth the walk through. Lots of walking trails. Connects to the inter coastal waterway .

We go here often. Great for fishing on the shore and has lots of spots to picnic and grill out. Easy parking and a great way to avoid the busy beach and chaotic beach parking.

We had a nice lunch a beach visit and a leisurely ride in a double kayak. The kids 8 and 12 had fun, it was more interesting than a pool and you have access to the beach.
But, don't go after 4 PM with your kids it gets Fort Lauderdale bar scene later in the afternoon go early don't stay late!

A great park at a reasonable price - $6 per vehicle, $2 per person and if you keep your receipt, you can come and go in and out of the park all day.

Several picnic areas with BBQ grills and picnic tables with toilet facilities close by that are spotlessly clean.

The one-way road around the park is about 2 miles long with a car park near to the cafe and exit to beach front. Along the road you'll find parking places where there are individual picnic tables and BBQ grills where you can pull in and enjoy the surroundings. The spot we found was next to a waterway where you could watch boats coming and going, and even pick up a boat taxi.

The road was being used by walkers, cyclists, skateboarders, RV's and cars. There was a boating lake and
boats to hire, walking trails and lots of different scenery to explore.

Well worth a visit!

Amazing huge bannion tree. Have to see to believe. Looks like something out of a movie. Canopy of tree is 200 ' in diameter at least. Lots of mosquitos you will need Deet to walk around. Several full tunnels of solid trees to drive through. Awesome.

Hugh Taylor park is a pretty big stretch of greenery between the beach and bay area towards downtown. It is very well maintained and has a lot to offer: you can walk many paths and admire untouched nature scenery with old trees, rent a bike or boat or accees the beach through an underground tunnel.
Very well 2 hrs spent during our Ft. Lauderdale visit.

Where do I begin...This Park was a mess! Mother Nature whammed us with some cold, wet weather. However, it wasn’t a surprise...It was expected due to all weathermen on TV making their weather reports. To get to the grandstand, you had to walk on a plywood path, nestled in mud. Which was nice, however, when the plywood ended you walked through mud to get to the seats. If they had bought a few more sheets of plywood? The seats were soaked...No one dried the $25.00 seats...You took care of that yourself.
Even to get to the bathrooms you walked through mud...More plywood? No, it was ridiculous.
I know it a state park, but really? Like I said, the weather was not a surprise!
The Boat Parade was terrific...Great job with that, but...

We visited this park on a winding day when we could be on the beach. My 8 & 10 yr old grandkids liked the large checker board on the ground, the paddle boards and kayaks on the calm lake and good grilled cheese sandwiches. The music was too loud but we just dealed with it.

I think this Park is in the same area of Bonnet House. They are both next to the beach & either can be rented out for special events.There are concerts & other activities a few evenings a week .

We recently walked in park ! Weather was perfect for afternoon walk park is immaculate and people very friendly!!!

Took a sweet one-hour kayak trip with my daughter on a cloudy day. What a nice way to spend the morning! Only saw a few birds, a snake and a turtle, but loved the short Zen getaway. (It was also fun to look at the houses and dream of owning one!)

We rode bikes through here one morning during a recent visit to Fort Lauderdale. It's a great outing right in the middle of the city. We would recommend it for a nice walk, access to the beach, a picnic on the Intracoastal. There is a nature walk and hiking trails. Really worthwhile.

This is right across the street from our condo. We go down every year for 5 weeks and we never went to the park. We decided let's go see what we seem to be missing. What a lovely state park and right on the canal. Enjoyed this so much will go back and have a picnic next year.

This park is in a perfect spot on the island so one side of the park faces the beach and the other faces the inter coastal waterway. Perfect for a bike ride or just a picnic. There is a small charge to get in. If you are on a bike its only $2.00.

You may be riding a bike, you may want to picnic, you may want to ride a Segway or take your dog for a walk, rent a boat or relax in the shade , walk the nature trails.... just admire the beautiful homes on the intracoastal....this is the place! Very well kept. It is beautiful and well kept
Fun fir the whole family !

I had a couple of hours in Fort Lauderdale. Found this park online via Google. The entrance fee is minimal ($4) for such a lovely, well-reserved state park. The two-hundreds+ years old tree is a must see!! The biking/walking trails are beautiful with the tree canopies, waterfront stretch, playgrounds, wooden bridges, and clean restrooms. The nature walk looks lovely but i didn't have time to try it. Bring your bike or rent one inside the park. Canoes or kayaks rental is also available. LOVE this park, especially after I visited the Visitor Center, in which I found out more about the history of Ft. Lauderdale and this state park. Thanks to Mr. Birch for his generosity and kindness. He "donated" the land to the government of Fort Lauderdale for $1... Such a great gift for many generations to come.

This park( 12/2017) is still recovering from the hurricane. The road has been recently repaved but the trails are still closed. Some areas are still under construction, there is a kids play ground and areas with picnic tables. There is a kayak and canoe concession . There is a marked bicycle lane on the park loop road. I particularly enjoyed the raccoons that are visible during the daytime . Other people saw some manatees.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a nice little place to take a stroll along the paths and see mangroves. The water taxi has a stop at the park plus you can walk through a tunnel to get to the beach. There is also a great little restaurant there along the beach serving great sandwiches.

We ended up at the state park by water taxi with no directions or signs saying where to go to find the actual park kind of sucked. When we rented bikes, please check your bikes my brakes, my first bike brakes didnt work and I almost ended up in the freshwater lake also they didn't state that the cars would be driving down the same road as the bikes with little kids it's not the best place to rent a bike... speed limit for the cars is 15 they definitely don't do 15, speed bumps should be placed on roads or have separate bike path.
One thing I can say is a great place to barbecue and fish amazing locations for that throughout the park...

This is an amazing park! Ft. Lauderdale beach access, views of the waterway, great walking/biking loop and bathrooms/parking available. Has grills for BBQ and rentals of kayaks, and beach umbrellas/chairs.

I decided to take a bicycle ride in Ft Lauderdale the views of the beach, the buildings and for people watching great on my way back I decided to see the park and for $2.00 TO ENTER IN A BICYCLE it was worth it. To be what Ft Lauderdale look like when it was discovered is an amazing experience, quiet, peaceful, relaxing I recommend anyone to go walk run or bike and take a picnic and relax

Just a quick moment off the beach you are in the cool, quiet woods. It's a great place for a long walk or bike ride. They rent bikes at the park. Admittance fee is $2 per person. Plenty of parking here and cheaper than parking on the street to go to the beach. They have an underground tunnel you walk through to get to the beach. You can also pick up the water taxi here, however, the park closes at dusk, so if you park here for the water taxi be mindful of that!

Plenty of parking and picnic areas, lovely nature walk, plenty of room for cycling and running, placed between the inland waterways and beach

Relaxing walk in unspoiled nature. Enjoyed a picnic lunch by a pond. Original owner's house is still on the property. Reasonable parking fee.

The park is a wonderful place for a walk. It is a great escape, feeling like you are in the wilderness. The house and history are interesting.

Beautiful scenery all the more enhanced by helpful park rangers who are eager to point out the unique species of plants and trees. The gift shop doubles as a cafe where you can find drinks and eats and may take shelter in its comfort during passing rain storms amused by the checkerboards and dart game

Adults and children hired kayaks and paddled along watching the wildlife -great experience in natural surrounding. Only downside - toilets disgusting.

We came to this park to enjoy the outdoors with a half day layover. The park staff were so helpful to us, telling us how to get around, see the giant banyan tree, rent a kayak, and hike around. After our adventures we were hungry and really enjoyed our shrimp and scallops tostadas and sweet chili chicken wrap. The fries were hit and seasoned just right.The sweet potato fries were sweet and hot. The staff were super helpful especially Tony the manager and the kayak rental person. Thank you for a great last vacation day!

This is a really nice park with views of the Intercoastal. also many great festivals and drum circles take place in the park

The Park itself is poorly organized and few signs. There are more cars and 2 wheelers and dogs than pedestrians. However, the highlight is the giant, sacred banyan tree which reminded me of the one in Auroville. All the picnic areas were closed for some strange reason.

A very nice park in front of the ocean with a lot things to do inside out the park, and in my opion the best ones is running ,walking with you pet,picnics tables all over, and a path under the road for the guest go to the beach without cross the street.

Lots of things to plan and do here, especially with the beach close by. Segway, bike trails are my fav. Perfect for a family weekend.

love the roadway , trails and inter coastal views. We rode the park on Segways from the fun center nearby - it was a blast

Has beach on one side and inter coastal full of boats on the other. Was a nice walk and saw lots of interesting butterflies and small lizards on the nature walk.

Hard to believe you are in the middle of the city

We stayed at a beach hotel on A1A for four nights. Because of cool temperatures and high winds, we didn't spend much time on the beach. The walking trails at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park were a welcome alternative to beach walking. There is a paved two-mile loop around the park with nature trails branching off the paved road.

Anyone wanting to go to the beach in ft Lauderdale with family and friends know what a hassle it is to find parking, then its metered, so you have to go back after a few hours and pay again, look for beach chairs, umbrellas, maybe rent a kayak or jet ski, then there's snack, drinks and of course changing rooms and bathroom. All of this and more can be had for the small entrance fee of $6 for a car at. Hugh Taylor park. This has trails, snack shack, drinks and restrooms. They even provide music and beach rentals for all your needs. They have a short path to the beach and there you are, no fuss, no muss. Great location and has a lifeguard, easy parking and they have all kind of things to do and see for the kids and family if you get tired at the beach. A sea turtle reserve, so you might get to see one.

Our visit to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park was unforgettable, filled with incredible moments and family fun. We started by boarding the Bayview Water Taxis at Stop 7, enjoying a picturesque ride to Stop 8, where the park greeted us with its natural charm and inviting atmosphere.

The day was packed with memorable activities. The children were captivated by the reptile exhibit, which was both educational and engaging, and we even encountered some friendly raccoons along the way, adding a bit of wildlife excitement. The walking trails were a true highlight, offering a peaceful journey through nature and leading us to the beach for even more enjoyment.

Nestled along the trails, we found The Grove, a cozy spot where we could relax, enjoy delicious food, and play. It was the perfect place to recharge before continuing our adventure with its lush greenery, family-friendly attractions, and serene beach ambiance!

Beautiful place.

Make sure you put Mosquito repellent on before entering the park or it will be too late.

It was interesting to learn about the history and the artifacts were beautiful. The lady who took us on our tour though reminded me of my old school teacher Miss Flaherty. She actually called my brother and I out for whispering saying it was rude to talk while someone else was. We were whispering about some of the nice artifacts. I felt like I was back in 3rd grade. Maybe we deserved it we were not being rude or talking loudly.

The park is just off the beach, and it offers a nice alternative to running along the busy beach road. In the park there is a paved 4K loop. We stopped on the Western side and were lucky to see a hugh Manatee just next to the seawall.

Remember the 2$ p.p. for admission.

A nice park in town to have a walk around although you can drive around it in a car or bike...seats by the water to watch the world cruise by.. a lovely place to spend an hour or two

This is a neat park but may seem like not much to out of towners who would just drive through it. You have to get out and explore to find cool places. When we went it was early so there was a lot of stuff not open so we didn’t get to really explore it but what we did find was neat.

We went into the park looking for something to do and decided to take a tour with the Ranger who's name was Brian. He was very knowledgeable about the plant life and pointed out tons of stuff to us. He most importantly pointed out which plants to watch out for such as poison ivy, poison oak ect. Very helpful if you are allergic to thes plants. The best part was him showing us the Iguanas up in the trees. Thanks Brian you were the best. I would definately recommend taking the ranger tour.

As growing up this is a park I use to take my children even as an adult.you get to look at a lot of beautiful homes on the inter coastal near the park.Haven't been for a while but still here good things about the park.

We found this completely by accident. A really pretty drive, lots of places to stop and park, nice trails to walk.

They have really done great things with this park. Beside all the outdoor, natural fun and endless trails; the burgers, wine/beer and live music happy hours at Park & Ocean Restaurant (directly across from the beach) have the laid-back vibe the Keys.

We walked into the park on Mother's Day and faced fast moving cars that almost hit us. There is a nice paved road, but it is not wide and the drivers are not careful. I wouldn't go on a weekend, again. On weekend evenings, there is music and food and people seem to enjoy it. You can also rent boats, during the day.

We were lucky enough to get Ranger Falon (in picture) for the Friday 10:30am park tour. We learned a lot and knew what we wanted to see after the tour. It was a day well spent.

This is a a great place on the beach. We stopped by here past noon, went to the beachside restaurant (which was good) and then went and chilled out on the beach. There are also lots of paths here at this park. Beautiful to walk around here.