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View across the Intracoastal Waterway looking south from the park drive.

Manager's Message

Summer is here and the surf temperature is up. The days are perfect for a dip in the ocean or "catching some rays" on the beach. Come take a paddle in the largest of the park's 4 freshwater coastal dune lakes. Canoes can be rented from the Ranger Station for $5.00 plus tax per hour.

The weekend of July 18-19 Hugh Taylor Birch will once again host the 'Publix Family Fitness Weekend,' presented by Exclusive Sports Marketing. Saturday's main event will be a triathlon and Sunday events will include running, biking, and inline skating events for all age groups.

Guided Segway tours are provided by the park's concession, M. Cruz Rentals. The concession also offers bike and rollerblade rentals as well as souvenirs and drinks. Please call (954) 235-5082 for reservations or information.

Now that school is out Camp Live Oak is in full swing. Camp Live Oak is an exciting, educational, environmental day camp for children ages 5 to 13. Please visit the Camp Live Oak web site for additional information at: www.campliveoakfl.com.

If you are interested in volunteering at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, or becoming part of our citizen support organization, the Friends of Birch State Park, Inc., please call the Ranger Station at (954) 564-4521.

- Jim Gibson, Park Manager

Welcome to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

A short walk from beachside shops and condominiums, this park is an oasis of tropical hammocks-a gift from Hugh Taylor Birch to Florida's posterity. His former estate preserves four distinct natural communities, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Visitors can rent a canoe and paddle along a mile-long freshwater lagoon or fish from the seawall. Nature lovers can hike along two short trails and learn about local plants and wildlife while bicyclists and skaters glide along the paved park road. Visitors can access the beach via the pedestrian tunnel under A1A. Picnic areas overlook the channel; pavilions with water and electricity are available for rental. A group/youth campground is available to organized groups. The Terramar Visitor Center features displays regarding the area's natural and cultural history. Located on East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, off A1A.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, please call 954-564-4521.