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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.