Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Fort Lauderdale's 180-acre barrier island park between the Intracoastal and the ocean. Trails, canoeing, and beach access in the middle of the city.
Getting outside in South Florida
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is listed in SFL Today's Outdoors & Parks directory for Fort Lauderdale. Before you book or buy, a few things South Florida locals check first:
- Summer storms build fast after 2 PM; mornings are the reliable window for boating and beach days June through September.
- Ask charter captains about their Coast Guard licensing and what is included — tackle, bait, licenses, and cleaning vary.
- State and county parks often require advance parking reservations on holiday weekends.
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