What’s new at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park?

Roseate Spoonbills can be seen almost daily feeding with other wading birds in the newly created wetlands area at the north end of the park. Prior to the wetlands project, sightings were rare, if at all.

If you like to Run, Walk, Ride a Bicycle or Roller blade, then come visit the park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 1 ½ hours before the park closes. We will restrict vehicle traffic around the 2-mile paved loop road. This should allow our visitors, who prefer non-motorized exercise, to enjoy a relaxing evening.

Over the next month, visitors will see park improvements as we repaint many of our buildings.

I would like to thank all our visitors for their continued support. The park staff is dedicated to improving the park experience for each of you. For additional information, please call 954-564-4521. Thank you!

In 1893, the Chicago attorney came to south Florida in search of a secluded area for his home. He settled in a small village called Ft. Lauderdale that included a store, a few houses and the remains of the old Fort Lauderdale Army Post.

Purchasing oceanfront property for about a dollar an acre, he eventually owned a three-and-a-half mile stretch of land along the beach. In 1940, at age 90, he built his last home here. He called his 180-acre estate Terramar, "land to sea."

Wishing to preserve his subtropical paradise from the development that was springing up all around it, Birch donated his estate for use as a public park. On July 1, 1949, Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area officially opened to the public. It is now an island of trees and greenery in the middle of urban Ft. Lauderdale.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is located on East Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, off A1A.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 3109 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 Phone: 954-564-4521 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: James Gibson