Main Page - John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

View of beach/swimming area with Points of America condominium development overlooking the inlet to Port Everglades.

Manager's Message

Don’t get caught with your lines down!

Effective August 1, 2009, a change in regulations now requires an individual fishing from shore to possess a saltwater fishing license. For more information you may go online to MyFWC.com or you can call the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850) 487-0554.

Sea turtles continue to nest and at the same time hatchlings are crawling to the waters edge. Sometimes these hatchlings are too weak to swim and may wash back up on our shoreline. If you witness this, please contact someone from our staff. Although early nesting results at the park are indicating a slower than usual year, we remain confident that the prediction of fewer storms this hurricane season may produce better hatching success rates.

- Sid Leve, Park Manager

Welcome to John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

Perfect for a day at the beach or a family picnic, this park provides an abundance of recreational activities. Surf fishing, canoeing, swimming, nature study, boating, and picnicking will keep the whole family busy. For those interested in South Florida's underwater beauty, Lloyd Beach has one of the easiest and most interesting shore dives in the area. The park has two boat ramps with easy access to the ocean through the Port Everglades Inlet, which will please those who prefer to fish in open water. The mangrove-lined waterway is a scenic place to canoe, observe bird life, and take photographs. At the Loggerhead Café, visitors can have a leisurely lunch or grab a quick snack. A variety of items are available for rental: canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, sailboats, pontoon boats, gazebos, barbecue grills, and volleyballs. Located north of Hollywood, off A1A.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, please call 954-923-2833.

Hours of Operation

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

Driving Directions

I-95 to Sheridan Street (Milepost Exit 21 - Old Exit 24), east to A1A, north 1.5 miles; or Florida Turnpike to Hollywood Blvd. (Exit 49), east to A1A, north 2.5 miles.