Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
City Parks & Gardens, Buildings & Monuments
North
Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, Local Culture, Architecture
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Notes: There are paved paths accessible to wheelchairs.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
HTB Park
Tropical gardens, rare wildlife
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3109 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 |
+1 954 564 4521 |
Description
This 180-acre park was given by Hugh Taylor Birch to the state of Florida. Birch came to Florida in the last part of the 19th century and promptly fell in love with the area; he eventually purchased more than three miles of oceanfront property in the little town of Fort Lauderdale. More than 100 years later, Fort Lauderdale is a busy metropolis, and Birch's land thrives as a wildlife preserve and botanical wonderland. A number of animal and plant species have found a safe home here alongside the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Visitors are free to hike or bike the designated trails, canoe around the lagoon, take a dip in the ocean and visit Birch's home, which is open to the public. Excellent camping facilities are available.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 8a-sundown M-SuVisit Time: 30min-Full day(8hr)
Best Time to Visit: Believe it or not, summer time.
Why Best: Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, during the summer months, the park drive is closed to vehicular traffic one-and-a-half hours prior to park closing. This permits walkers, runners, skaters, and bicyclers to have the 2 mile loop road to themselves.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bicycle
Motorbike/Scooter
Walking
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
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