Park Summary for Print - John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

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

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.

Park Fees

Please call the Park for information at 954-923-2833.

Activities at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

	Beaches Come relax or play on our beach
	Boat Ramp Lloyd Beach has two boat ramps at our marina with easy access to the ocean through the Port Everglades Inlet. There is a user fee for the boat ramp. There is plenty of room for boaters to beach along the northern end of "Whiskey Creek" where the whole family can enjoy a picnic with easy access to their boat.
	Boating Boating is excellent at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park. Whiskey Creek, a manatee sanctuary, flows through the park and is adjacent to Port Everglades and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). It provides an excellent opportunity for viewing scenic wildlife by canoe or kayak. Motorboats can be accommodated from the ICW to just south of the restaurant, which is a short walking distance from our popular swimming beach. The park also has a boat ramp ($5.00 fee) which provides easy access to the ICW. Ocean access is available through the Port Everglades Inlet, about a mile away. There is also a full service restaurant, "The Loggerhead Café" ; at the north end of the creek which provides canoe and kayak rentals.
	Canoeing & Kayaking The mangrove-lined waterway is a scenic place to canoe, observe bird life and take photographs.
	Concessions Limited picnic supplies, as well as bait and rental canoes, are available at Loggerhead Cafe, the park's refreshment stand.
	Facilities
	Fishing Surf fishing is a popular activity in the park. Do you need a Fishing License?
	Nature Trails At the south end of the park, we offer a relaxing, 45-minute self-guided nature walk through a native subtropical coastal hammock. Here you can see examples of a seaside hardwood forest unchanged from the impact of development. You may also see wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons and a myriad of birds.
	Picnicking We are pleased to offer park visitors a total of seven picnic pavilions, six of which are located within two-hundred yards of the beach. All of the pavilions include water, electric, picnic tables and a barbecue area. The seventh pavilion overlooks Port Everglades where visitors can enjoy watching the arrival and departure of the cruise ships. The pavilions seat between 100 and 150 people and may be rented for $159.00 per day, tax included. There is a $50.00 refundable cleanup deposit. For picnic pavilion availability and reservations, please call (954) 924-3859. There are over 300 individual picnic tables situated throughout the park that are available to visitors at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
	Playground
	Scuba Diving For those interested in the underwater beauty of South Florida, Lloyd Beach has one of the easiest and interesting shore dives in the area. You can follow the submerged Eurojacks to the first reef. This allows snorkelers and divers to see a vast array of sealife including tropical and sport fish, sharks and Florida lobster.
	Snorkeling Snorkeling is available in designated areas
	Swimming Swimming is available in designated areas
	Wildlife Viewing Wildlife viewing is possible at this park

Special Events for John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

There are no events listed at this time. Please call our park for more details on possible future events.

John U. Lloyd Beach State Park Ranger Programs

SEA TURTLE AWARENESS PROGRAM
June and July Join a Park Ranger every Wednesday and Friday evening during the months of June and July. The group will meet around a campfire at the Seagrape Pavilion and learn about the existence of sea turtles in the past, present and future. Participants will be greeted by a friendly Park Ranger and will be allowed to browse through an assortment of sea turtle displays. Informational brochures will also be available.

Our program will include a Ranger talk and a 20-minute slide or PowerPoint presentation, followed by a question and answer period. While the program is going on, a scout will set out in search of a nesting Loggerhead sea turtle.

A beach walk may be conducted only in accordance with guidelines established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Park Service. Please call the park (954)923-2833 for details and additional information. Reservations are a must and regular park admission fees will apply.

Call (954) 923-2833 for more details.

John U. Lloyd Beach State Park History

The recreation area was named in memory of the late John U. Lloyd, Broward County’s attorney for more than 30 years, who was instrumental in acquiring the first piece of property that eventually became this park.

New River Sound was the original link from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and the New River in Fort Lauderdale. The Native Americans used this for access to and from the Everglades.

The "Barefoot Mailman" walked along these very shores in the late 1800’s to deliver mail to the hardy souls willing to brave the hostile environment before Interstates and air conditioning.

Whiskey Creek, as the sound is now known, was used for smuggling liquor during "The Prohibition Era". There have been a number of sites found just west of the park of old smugglers camps including liquor bottles and other evidence of their illegal activities.

On a more contemporary note "Whiskey Creek" is the location of the infamous "Murf the Surf murders".

Although the actual murders are well documented, the many sightings of the "Red Eyed Lady" are more for your interpretation. She is believed to be the spirit of one of "Murf the Surf"’s victims.