Sight guide · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Visiting Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
A rare patch of protected coastal hammock and mangroves squeezed between A1A and the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Quick answer
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a park in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale. Allow 2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Park
- Area
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- nature, outdoors, kids and active
- Best months
- January–March
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About Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
A rare patch of protected coastal hammock and mangroves squeezed between A1A and the Intracoastal Waterway. A paved loop suits cycling and inline skating, short trails pass through the hammock, and a tunnel leads under A1A to the beach.
Tip: Paddle the park's freshwater lagoon by kayak or canoe for gopher tortoises, herons and iguanas.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Fort Lauderdale Beach, oceanfront hotels, beach bars and the wave-wall promenade along A1A.
Best time to visit Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- January: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- March: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, very busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Fort Lauderdale itinerary visits Hugh Taylor Birch State Park on day 2, together with Water Taxi and Riverwalk and Stranahan House.
- No. 6 of the 16 sights in our Fort Lauderdale things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Fort Lauderdale.
- A family favourite in Fort Lauderdale with kids.
Near Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Within walking distance of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (straight-line distances):
- Bonnet House Museum and Gardens — about 1.1 km away, 2 hours, mid-priced
If you like Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- Museum of Discovery and Science — Las Olas and Downtown, 2–3 hours
- Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park — Dania Beach, 2–3 hours
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea snorkelling — Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 2 hours
- Everglades airboat ride — Western Broward County, Half a day
Staying near Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Stay in Fort Lauderdale Beach ($$$) to walk here: oceanfront hotels, beach bars and the wave-wall promenade along A1A. All areas to stay in Fort Lauderdale.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park?
Plan 2 hours. Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is about 1.1 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Hugh Taylor Birch State Park free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Hugh Taylor Birch State Park?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Paddle the park's freshwater lagoon by kayak or canoe for gopher tortoises, herons and iguanas.
+Do I need to book Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Hugh Taylor Birch State Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale suits families who want beach time with easy extras: lifeguarded beaches, a science museum, Water Taxi rides and wildlife parks within half an hour.