Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

State park on the Fort Lauderdale barrier island with a coastal hammock, a freshwater lake and beach access.

A native maritime hammock trail (about 20 minutes), kayak rentals and a launch on the coastal dune lake, plus the 1940 Terramar Visitor Center. Over 250 bird species are listed. Open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, $6 per vehicle, with the beach reached by crosswalk across A1A. The floating dock and some large pavilions and restrooms are closed.