Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area

It’s a park. There are trails. There are picnic tables. But I wouldn’t waste time here with so many other options in the area.
There are no wetlands, no wildlife, and the beach you have access to this actually very narrow and in no way scenic .
In addition, the map they give you upon entering is woefully inadequate. So you can spend a lot of time walking around not really sure of where you are.
Given the option, I would not do it again.

The review is solely on the kayak rentals. The online pricing is wrong yet they still don’t honor it, their excuse is that they are a new company but that doesn’t excuse their absent thinking of the website. They said it was about ½ mile down that was able to be kayaked but we maybe when ¼ mile if that. The staff was very friendly but not accommodating in the least even when the online pricing was mentioned, skip the rentals and go somewhere else. The only good thing about going to this park today was the $ 6 parking to go to the beach.

Great park. They have access to the beach and really cute nature walks. There is also a two mile bike circle that passes the intracoastal and houses.
For the family there is camping, picnic tables, and kayaking.

Nice park about 1.8 mile loop,
Flat. Great for speed skating, cycling, running.
Rentals include;bikes, kayaks.
Beach access, parking, picnic.
$ 4 cars
$ 2 walking or bikes.

A great park in Fort Lauderdale and there’s quite a bit to see. First, there’s a short nature trail right near the entrance. Then the main paved road is a 1.5 mile loop, and along the way, there are several parking lots, a playground, picnic areas, and a view of the boat waterway. Plenty of shade and well kept. There’s a small entrance fee to enter the Florida State Park, which is literally right next to Fort Lauderdale Beach.

I came here to rent rollarblades at M. Cruz Rentals and it was a lot of fun to rollerblade through the park in the gorgeous nature. I didn’t get to see too much because we only rented for the skates for a half hour but from what I saw, the park is gorgeous.

Excellent drumming circle that happens 4 times per year when the seasons change. It’s the most awesome experience ever! Friendly park rangers, great views of tropical forest and intercostal! Great options for families!

This is a great park to ride your bike around. The paved path is about 1.5 miles around. There are also some dirt trails you can ride on. There is car parking available. You enter off of Sunrise Blvd on bike or in car. There is a small fee.
There are picnic tables along the intracoastal waterway. The paved trail has cars on it but not many. The paved trail lines the intracoastal waterway for about ½ mile. It is a beautiful ride and has a lot of shade throughout.
People walk the paved road and roller blade. There are restrooms in the park. You can also access the beach via an underground tunnel at a1a.

My wife & I had a nice day riding our bikes around the park. had a picnic at one of their many picnic tables and BBQ grils along the path. We sat and watched the boats go by. Took a nice walk around the hiking trail. I didnt realize all the amenity’s they have to offer for the park and beach from boats to bikes.

Beautiful park! Tons to do! Hiking, sightseeing, walking tours, bike rentals, kayak rentals, and of course he bridge under the highway to the beach, where just off the beach is a reef you can snorkel at! What could be more relaxing than spending a day here! Truly enjoyed the trip here!

This a great park with a lot to offer. Canoeing in the lagoon, kayaking in the intercoastal or ocean, biking, hiking, canoeing in the lagoon or just walking under the A1A in the tunnel to the beach.
Really great State Park.

Beautiful and relaxing. Easy access, ample parking, very well kept and clean. Fun for a nature walk or biking, or a nice picnic while watching all types of pleasure boats sailing by the edge of the Intracoastal.

I love this park. I have been coming here for years and the memories are priceless. Overall a beautiful park. :)

I loved seeing this place. I had almost forgotten how nice it is to take a walk down a woody trail. And since it was a bit chill for florida there were no mosquitoes! This urban park means tranquility and greenery if you can try and forgive the background noise of a1a. I really wanted to see the inside of Birch’s 2 story home but it was closed. The best part of hing my visit was renting a huge canoe that could have fit 3 big people for only 5 $ an hour. that’s amazing! the canoe rental is cheap and provide d through the state park while the concession stand rents lots of other stuff like fishing poles kayaks bikes with and without trying wheels Rollerblades and I think maybe Stand up paddles. These rentals seemed overpriced to me but no matter since they wouldn’t rent to me anyways since it was 355 pm. Too late .The super friendly rangers got me a canoe though and we had a lovely paddle after 4. This would be an excellent place to bike a big loop that is much safer than biking the public streets. I look forward to coming back again and seeing Birch’s House/​Terramar visitor center when its open.

Parque ao lado do Sonesta em Fort Lauderdale e bem no final da Sunrise Boulevard, localização bacana para praia e hotéis. O parque é ótimo para caminhar, pedalar e também passar de carro, cada opção com um custo pequeno de manutenção. Parque é pet friendly, e se estiver com seu animal, pode levá-​lo para fazer exercício.
Não há lixo no chão, barulho ou coisas que perturbem as pessoas. Como não há lojas dentro do parque, exceto talvez pela entrada virada para praia, não se esqueça de levar água no verão porque uma volta a pé dá cerca de 4 Km.

A hidden gem right here in fort Lauderdale. Peaceful getaway from all the noise and everyday life

Fun park on Segway ride. Bike rides or canoe also fun. When done take tunnel to the beach. North of Touristy Las Olas BLVD.

This park has won prestigious park awards for the last three years in a row!
The park is well kept. I saw no litter whatsoever. The staff is friendly and helpful. Plenty of maps are provided.
Don’t forget to visit the giant tree and climb it as high as you can!
There are walking and biking paved trails and unpaved. There is plenty of forest to explore.
The park is pet friendly! After numerous times of reading that a park is «pet friendly» and being disappointed at the entrance booth, I was shocked to see the park ranger pull out treats for my dog!
I honestly think the staff is what takes this park from okay to great!

This is a great little park that sits between the Inland waterway and the ocean. It is a nice two-​mile walk/​bike ride with good views along the water. Once you are done in the park, there is a tunnel that takes you under the road right to the beach.
There are a bunch of areas with grills, and you could totally make a day out of it. Entry is $ 2 per person or $ 6 per car.

This is a really great place for a bike ride or a picnic in the park. However I should warn you that its very useless for a canoeing or kayaking excursion. Why? Its about 3 Football fields long… maybe a bit less. You literally are done within minutes, and the path is ridden with lilypads and seaweed. Still the intracoastal areas are pretty nice and a good time.

I enjoy spending time at the beach, but I wanted a change of scenery and decided to visit Birch State Park. I didn’t know it would costs $ 2 for pedestrians to enter the park, but the fee was waived and I was allowed to pass through. I was given a map of the park, which I found useless because none of the paths had names. Whatever path I stumbled upon I just followed for the heck of it. The foliage was beautiful, especially the trees. As for wildlife, I did not see much. A very unsightly duck waddling around, a big lizard swimming in the water and a lot of spiders. And mosquitoes. Unfortunately, I did not see any turtles. I walked 2 miles around the park and there were plenty of photo taking opportunities. I would recommend visiting this park at least once.

Ein schöner kleiner Statepark direkt an der A1A. Direkt über die Straße ist man am Strand. Da der Park sehr günstig ist, ist das Problem, wo man sein Auto lässt hier dann kein Problem mehr. Man parkt im Park und geht über die Straße an den breiten feinen Sandstrand von Fort Lauderdale. Der Park selbst ist sehr groß und bietet einen tollen Blick auf das Kanalsystem von Ft. Lauderdale. Die vielen Rast und Grillplätze laden zum Verweilen ein. Ein Naturerlebnispfad (ca. 15 min.) gibt einem die Möglichkeit etwas über die Florida Vegetation zu lernen.