I cant believe I have lived here my whole life and never visited this beautiful park! Took my kids kayaking as a fun way to staycation. The lady helping us out could not have been any sweeter! We enjoyed kayaking..you dont need any more than an hour to do the freshwater trail. Great access to or from the beach.

Pretty overrated as far as nature areas go. First time going was a disappointment so I figured I’d give it another chance, but the second time was no different. Nature trails aren’t that long and for such a large area seem underutilized and too close to the road, giving you no feeling of seclusion. The most scenic part of the park is probably the LEAST nature thing in the area (it’s view of the inter coastal), and they have a big map with markings yet none of landmarks are actually MARKED to let you know where you are. None of this would leave you feeling disappointed were it not for the $4 entrance fee. For what? What is there here to see?? If youre looking for a real nature area, skip this place and go to Fern Forest in Coconut Creek. Its also free.

This park is amazing. I loved the trails, the views into the canals, the kayaking area. Although short compared to others, the lake and canals are fun and there are a lot of wildlife considering its in the middle of a city. The beach is near. Definitely a must if youre visiting the area and want to relax.

Ive loved the easy access to the beach from the park. The park is excellent to walk trails. Be aware of tortoise walking on roads.

Nice walking trails. A lot was closed due to Covid 19. The restaurant was great. There was live music. Great scenery as we walked.

Great hidden spot.. live music.. predictably expensive menu but open tables where after a heated swim on the beach u can cool off n enjoy the snacks u brought.. definitive in-joy spot !

Great park! Great walk. Great bar/restaurant, had the Mahi-mahi sandwich with fries. Easy access to the beach.

We always have fun here. It is decently priced, safe and fun. Today, we saw Go Dog Go at the new theater. What a lovely place to see a show! The horticulturist has done an amazing job around the park, with many lovely looking and smelling flowers blooming.

A great park, has kayaks, canoes, bikes, and more for rent. A nice restaurant and gift shop. And lots of paths through the natural landscape.

Love this park , nestled right in the middle of such a populated area in S Florida. A real gem, filled with wildlife and amazing views.

Great beach and awesome airshow

This park is incredibly beautiful! Very easy hikes, and a beautiful hundred year old tree. If youre staying in the group reservation cabins (I believe theyre for volunteer/scout groups only) you can look forward to a clean facility in a gorgeous area. Theres also close beach access!

Great, park near The Fort Lauderdale Beach. Cool concession stand. Water points for you Fidos well place it.

Best park on Sunrise near the beach with nature trails to take the edge off. Very wonderful park to have picnic with family

Clean. Nice people around. Easy access to beach and a nice little spot to drink a beer and eat. Only $4 to enter for the whole day

We go to a lot of parks and rate this one very highly. It has beautiful trails, paved walkways, tables, benches, parking in different areas, a lake, the ocean and the intercoastal all available to you in this one Park. There is a rental shop for various sports as well as a lovely casual restaurant with good food and adult beverages. As if that wasnt enough, theres a tunnel that brings you under the busy roadway so you and little ones can cross to the ocean in safety. The beach is large and lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful as well. Thank you...Well done.

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.

Beautiful park with nice walking trails and activities. Pedal boats were a great way to see wildlife life including turtles and iguanas. However, I will admit they are exhausting and would probably do the kayaks instead next time. The restaurant was nice too, plenty of cold water and descent beers. Everything was reasonably priced.

It was an okay state park. I would consider it more of a park that you can bike, run, walk in. Not very big, lots of mosquitos right on the intracoastal, so thats a plus. Not much wildlife. But there is a meditation garden which was peaceful!

Great outdoor adventure! Summer is a bit hot, but can spend a day roaming the grounds and soaking up the views!

Finally received confirmation that the beautiful sapodilla trees at Birch Park were removed due to being a non native and supposedly invasive species. Never mind the fact that they had existed here for many decades with minimal to no impact on the environment of this isolated park. This was originally an estate where these, among other fruit trees, where planted by Hugh Taylor Birch. It was not intended to be a strict nature preserve, otherwise lets ban humans, dogs, kayaks, and shut down the bar. Oh, and close up the Ft Lauderdale Garden Club at the corner of the property too, a seedling from the Caribbean might escape, root itself and contaminate the whole area (sarcasm, they are great people).A curse on those who made this knee- jerk and short- sighted decision, I paid my 4 bucks to get in today but this will be the last time.

Great public park. The paved loop is ~1.75 miles and perfect for bike, skate, run, etc. Lots of wildlife to see on the trails.

Been going to birch state park for years but first time renting jet skis. Had a blast! They have good staff and a pretty big area to ride around in. Will do this again.

Found this park on Google Maps while I was staying at a local hotel. Im so glad I visited! Its a beautiful park with a beer garden and a walk through flower garden. I didnt have a chance to walk the whole 2 mile track, but I enjoyed what I was able to see!

One of my favorite spots in Fort Lauderdale especially due to the nice restaurant in a really laidback atmosphere among the trees facing the ocean (with live music over the weekends).

I love this part you do such a good job just to get away and be with nature its beautiful

The park is better to walk in than out on the sidewalk next to the beach. Its cooler inside the park when it is too hot.

Couple cool trees and nice intercoastal view. Other than that, nothing special. Overpriced rentals, would be nice for a local discount. Had higher expectations.

Rented kayaks here yesterday, very fun. Its a good beginner location. There is no beach access so its very calm and not overcrowded. Its about 30 minutes to the end and another 30 back. We saw ducks, fish, and a couple turtles.

Loved riding my bike down to have a beer, listen to music and enjoy the views. I went for a kayak and enjoyed myself but the water has some muck in it that I wasnt a fan of so I probably wont kayak there again. But thats just me. Its an easy kayak for beginners and afterwards you can grab a beer or food or hit the ocean!!

Although covid 19 affected the Fort Lauderdale area pretty significantly I was happy to see this state park was open! The staff did such a great job with everything going on and it was a joy to be able to walk around and enjoy Florida’s environment. I cannot wait to be back in the area and re explore this awesome park and it’s awesome wildlife.

Awesome park with ocean view, loved it .. great bar and bartender

Well Sara was just turning into a tropical storm, had to go onto the beach, the blowing sand did not stop me from getting some surf shots

I had an amazing day at the park! We went canoeing, spent time at the beach, walked trails, toured one of the homes, attended a presentation about local wildlife, and just enjoyed the day! I even found s coconut! Loved it!

Great location. Beautiful. Fun.

Very nice park. Good location. Available activities. Light beach bites, cold drinks, surprisingly good live! music. All outdoors . Beautiful Intracoastal view and dock access. Water taxi has a pickup/dropoff in the park.

Great place for fun and nature. You have trails, canoes, the beach!!

Beautiful natural park. With many options to do things.

Love this place for so many reasons. Many waterfront views, trails, a restaurant, great walkways, fun for whole family, plenty of parking, and easy access to beach. One of the reasons I love living in Fort Lauderdale. If you live here I highly suggest buying the park pass for the whole year. It’s worth it and supports a great cause!

If you are a nature lover. Youll love this place, and beach is right across the street.Not a very huge park but, a walking trail ( DO NOT forget to put on insect repellent and make sure to wear full clothing and closed shoes because of bugs and big red ants) Canoeing and other water activities are available. And a cafeteria.

Got to watch 2 musicians performed on a beautiful Sunday afternoon....

Great park. Nice to walk around and you can walk to beach from there. Also, Park n Ocean is there which is a great outdoor seating restaurant/bar

Amszing park !! Highly recommend

Something for everyone here, wild Florida at its best near the beach. Free outdoor live one-man band was a pleasure to see and the restaurant provided tasty, fresh foods. Whats there not to like?

This place was awesome! As soon as you drive in the hustle and bustle of the beach crowd is gone. So peaceful. There is a funky cafe/bar to grab a sandwich and an adult beverage once youve traversed the trails. I would highly recommend bringing insect repellent. There is a lot of standing water throughout the park. The trees are just phenomenal. To think theyve survived the hurricanes all these years. This is a must-see for anyone especially those needing some peace and quite.

I had a nice trip in the park

Great park, not crowded, a lot of trails, and, the best access to the beach

So relaxing. The nature is so natural lol

Loved it! Cant wait to go back when its not raining to utilize the trails. The restaurant is just in a lovely setting. And the food is pretty good.

Theres a restaurant under the trees at the entrance of the park great spot to have launch , the park itself has great roads and trails to explore . Also there is a beach connected to the park and you can also go on the intercoastal side of the park , theres a lake in the park that you can paddle board for kayak , great place to ride bikes in . Ive seen giant land crabs also land tortoise that live in the park , lots of iguanas .

Very large state park for the area. Well done with a decent restaurant at the side entrance. Worth visiting. Nice place to bring a dog on a leash. Right across the street from the beach.

Had the mahi-mahi fish tacos they were great.

Such a lovely park and theres also a small bar inside the place I forgot what its called maybe something like beach bar or whatever

Every years this is one of the few stop we stop in for our Family Vacation.. never disappointed. Great family environment and amazing atmosphere.

One can park all day for a good price, jog, paddle board, take your bike too and have a nice ride and also look at historic building. Nice place to spend a whole day and not get bored.

Kind of pretty in some areas. But weird atmosphere and too many people. Tiny place. And you have to pay for that experience. Not really a bike riding place.

Bring bug spray. Nice trails. One leading to the beach was convenient

Very cool park right off the beach. Ran into accidentally and had a great time there. There was older gentleman that worked there that gave us a ride in his golf cart and showed us around and what we might want to check out more and told us all about the plants and animals in the park. We saw lots of wild life and some really cool trees. The best part is it is only 2 bucks a person to get in! There is also a bar with food at one of the entrances which was very welcoming with a view of the ocean and good sandwiches on the menu.

Beautiful park! Unfortunately while we visited the main roads were closed off for cars but its very much worth it to walk around on foot too! Park staff is extremely friendly and are great guides. Definitely worth a visit if you havent been here before.

Finally paid this park a visit and I was so glad I did. From the outside, you cant tell what gem is hidden inside. Its full of lush greens, beautiful trails, a playground, numerous benches, pavilions, a restaurant and beautiful views. Great place to go bike riding or simply walking if you prefer. Theres an activity area where you can rent equipment for water activities. Fabulous for reading, writing, meditating or just sitting and being one with nature.

Nice spot for a weekend bike ride!

An awesome place. Check out the cafe for lunch, hang out at the beach across the street. Take a walk through the live oak trees or grill out by the water. You can even catch the water taxi here. An amazing place for the family, to get in a work out or just take in some local experiences. You won’t regret visiting here

Easy to park and walk to the beach. Just cost $6.00 until dusk.

This is the best place for picnic since this has a lot of space for conducting games, etc. I highly recommend it.

They have bike, kayak, and Segway rentals and group tours. Its a beautiful, typical South Florida park, with lots of walking trails. One portion is right by the intracoastal, and Ive seen a manatee in the water there in the past. They have a dock specifically for the Water Taxi, as well. On the other side of the park they have a restaurant and beach access just across the street. Its a wonderful park and you can easily spend the whole day doing activities, having a picnic, and going to the beach. Its my favorite park!

If you are going to go to both the park and the beach, this park is going to be your best choice! The daily admission fee comes with a convenient tunnel access to the beach, a restaurant, and many perks you can enjoy in the park. Highly recommended!

Beautiful day clean water and the beach was not too crowded if you stay further away from the hotels

Definitely the Best place to be out of the normal routine in Fort Lauderdale. Pure air and memories all of that makes this Park my favorite. I had found treasures in here that many others do not appreciated. Give it a try so you will find out what I am talking about.Ivan Enrique Varela

Beautiful park to enjoy while running with your wife. Great access to the beach as well.

We went there on a Hot day and sweating every step of our way. Of course that temperature (30 Celsius) was normal for Florida people. Not for those of us who came down from Canada...LoL. We saw two lovely tortoises there. One was very active, chewing on the grasses. Four people were watching it from just one step away, and it didnt bother at all! So cute. We also found a giant oak tree with hundreds of branches hanging down to the ground and became roots. It was amazing to find that treasure. There was a water taxi stop in the park. You can wave to hop on once it drives by. We paid 2 dollars per person for park entry. But then we found people can have free entry from the bar which has an open entry to the street.

This park was recommended to me by a friend after I had stated that I wanted to go bike riding. I would definitely say that it was one of the greatest experiences ever. There is a location there for bike rentals so I went and I rented a bicycle and basically we rode the bikes along the trails and then we actually exited the park and rode the bikes along Las Olas. It was definitely an amazing day there was also live music and the vibe is really great. I strongly recommend this park whether you decide to go bike riding or walking or canoeing. The park is very clean and safe and right alongside the beach.

It was great walk in this park, so many things to see, different plants....just beautiful....love it

I love this park. The lagoon is beautiful and a wonderful place to canoe or kayak. The restaurant has a cool vibe (I’ve never ate there but it always smells great.) The park has a super cool back story, it’s a great place to visit before or after the bonnet house. It’s a great place for a picnic, a ride, or a place to walk your pups.

Great secluded area lots of areas shaded, which is a nice respite from the sun.

Nice park. Small kayak/paddleboard area. Fun restaurant.

Amazing place. Bring the whole Family and Friends

Very cool park. Craft beer when you walk in. Lots of space and trails to explore.

I love this place. I love walking my dog here especially in a light rain when almost no one is here. It feels like you are so far away from everything, yet it is all just outside the gate.

Nice park that offers plenty of walking and biking trails and nice views of the Intracoastal waterway. Nice quiet and clean place, but the entry fee is $8.00 per vehicle of up to 6 passengers.

Good place for family sharing, get some sunshine and enjoy!

Love this park...especially the Banyan trees!

My dog love it, nice water points for your Fido around the big loop.

Nice to be off street and on a peaceful spot to ride bike

Didnt get a chance to go into the park but I did walk around the outside, its a very scenic area.

Great park right now to the beach. Bring insect repellant.

Fabulous little getaway to go and get out of the sun after a beach day. Wonderful location and music if you prefer to get away from the typical bar crowd. You can bike around the park and along the Intercoastal.

Great place for walking, paddling, and just exploring in general. The lay out was a little confusing at first. I took my paddle board down the fresh water lake. It was shallower than I expected, but tons of stuff to see. Didn’t realize there was a bar/restaurant right on A1A in there and beach access!!

One of my favorite parks in the urban sprawl. Well managed, great biodiversity, rich in history and cultural resources.

Hugh Taylor Park is one of the few places in the center of Fort Lauderdale that feels like an Caribbean Island. Small in size, it’s huge in activity & atmosphere. The small restaurant offers a list of healthy choices along with alcoholic beverages. View the sand & ocean surrounded by trees & live music. Take nothing but your wallet & rent a bike for the shady bike path, kayak on the Intracoastal or stroll the shady hiking paths. It hard to believe it’s a short walk from the popular Galleria Mall.

We stopped in there for the first time where we actually sat at the bar and had a drink and something to munch on...AWESOME. I was very excited to see the bar at the park was cleaned up and looking great. The bartender was awesome and actually, so was the food. I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely go back again very soon. Because the park closes at dusk...the bar is normally not open much past 7pm...but on the weekends and a Friday night they often stay open till 11 or so, and they have live music...Well done.!

Affordable canoe, kayak & bike rentals. Big space to explore & enjoy nature.

This is a nice little park with some wildlife. Its got a long Loop for biking or rollerblading. The road is newly paved, the park also has plenty of trails. Being this close to the water I would recommend long sleeves and pans unless you want the mosquitoes attacking you. The park offers paddle board rentals jet ski rentals and kayak rentals. The restaurant in the park offers drink and snack options.

Nice area. Pretty & scenic views.

If you are in town you need to check out the park. I love park and ocean. You can go in the park off a1a and rent kayaks, canoe, paddle boards, bikes, jet skis and more. Make sure you bring your camera because the view is so beautiful back there. You never know what youll see, big iguana, turtles and more.

Great place to spend a day walking, relaxing, kayaking, canoeing. All sorts of great options. Also has access to the beach. A mere $6 for a car. Rentals are extra as you might expect. Great little restaurant on site as well.

Great place to walk around or ride your bike.

Always always love this park and the dog beach across the street!!Plus, Park and Ocean is a little Key West style open air bar/restaurant that is magical!!

Nice, big trails for Florida. A little to hot for this time of year

Create your own adventure in this beautiful State Park located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. This Oasis of nature is stunning in so many ways and within a short walk or bike of so many other great sites including Los Olas, The Beach, and Wilton Drive. So much fun in the sun ️ to be had! #hughtaylorstatepark #statepark #fortlauderdale #nature #browardcounty #funinthesun

This park is well maintained with lots of picnic areas there is cannoing kayaking peddle boats, paddle boards and more.. 6 dollars for a car and then reasonable rental fees for activities. Also a nice little restaurant in the ocean side.