Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

  • 3109 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Phone:

+1 954 564 4521

Website:

www.floridastateparks.org

Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is an ideal place for swimming, saltwater fishing, biking, roller skating, birding and canoeing. Enjoy hiking along the two nature trails, have a picnic or a barbeque, or just take in the sun and the scenery. Parking rates are reasonable and canoes are available for rent.

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There is additional parking closer to the beach entrance. more on Epinions.com

There are a few short trails but they have been poorly maintained and in a state of gradual neglect. more on KidsPlayParks

If you plan on heading to the beach, I highly recommend parking at Birch State Park, there is a pass to the beach which is goes underneath A1A (the main beach road) and puts you straight on the beach. more on Epinions.com

The park is an oasis of tropical hammocks-a gift from Hugh Taylor Birch to Florida's posterity. more on KidsPlayParks

The annual pass $66 (indiv.)-good at all Florida State Parks-is a better deal than individual admission fees, for regular visitors... more on KidsPlayParks

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The area gives you an authentic feel for what Fort Lauderdale area was like before development. Native trees, flowers and water provide refreshing ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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As a child I remembered going to this park. In the park was the remains of the train ride that used to go through this park. All kinds of walk ways to explore-some paved, others go along dirt paths th ... more on TripAdvisor

I went to a meeting of the flower group and learned about anew time of plant and met the folks there. A bird expert ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a nice park which connect to the beach. It's great for a run or a bike ride. This park is also close to the ... more on TripAdvisor

Went to Hollywood to walk the boardwalk and use the beach. It was very crowded and we decided not to stay. Drove up to this park and we were pleasantly rewarded with a beautiful beachfront. Clean rest ... more on TripAdvisor

Nature lovers will love this park. It's peaceful and it's full of indigenous Floridian plants. A little on the boring ... more on TripAdvisor

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If you're looking for a budget vacation or you just want to enjoy the natural habitat in Fort Lauderdale, the Hugh Taylor Birch ... more on igougo

Great Amenities at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park:

  • Group campsites
  • Picnic tables
  • Visitor center
  • Parking

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