Hugh Taylor Birch Rec. Area - Fort Lauderdale Beach

  • Address: 3109 East Sunrise Boulevard,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3313
  • Phone: +1 954 564 4521
  • Website:www.ftlchamber.com
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Hugh Taylor Birch Rec. Area
3109 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3313

Hugh Taylor Birch Rec. Area Details

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  • This 180-acre intracoastal park was originally a private estate. Donated to Florida as parkland, it opened to the public in 1949. Visitors enjoy self-guided nature tours, canoeing in the freshwater lagoon system, or fishing in the intracoastal.Picnic areas, playgrounds, and pavilions abound. For ... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area is a perfect example of how the dream of one man can become the reality of future generations. In 1893, the Chicago attorney came to south Florida in search of a secluded area for his home. He settled in a small villa... more on GoingToTheBeach.com
  • Amid the tropical greenery of this 180-acre park, stroll along a nature trail, visit the Birch House Museum, picnic, play volleyball, or paddle a rented canoe. Since parking is limited on A1A, park ... more on Fodor's

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4.0
Nice change of Pace

(August 05, 2003 00:00)

The area gives you an authentic feel for what Fort Lauderdale area was like before development. Native trees, flowers and water provide refreshing change to the hot streets ... By A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Directions

Take I-95 to Sunrise Blvd. and head east. Turn left on Breakers Avenue and look for park entrance.

Hours

8a-sundown M-Su

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: $4 per vehicle with up to 8 people, $1 per pedestrian

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