Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale

This is probably my favorite park in South Florida! There are endless options for a fun day with family (including dogs), or for a zen day on your own. Great walking paths, cool options for people on wheels (cars, bikes, skateboards, etc...). Awesome activity options with the rentals, sightseeing, fishing, the restaurant, affordable parking, and it's across the street from the beach. It's my favorite local getaway for a little bit of everything. If it's not already clear from my review and the pictures from my adventures there, I'm a big fan.

Beautiful park. We have only visited once but hope to return soon to try out our rollerblades. We took our paddles and enjoyed the small trail this park offers. We were the only ones on the water right after a downpour and that was nice. You will run into overgrown grass that is a small challenge to paddle but doable. We saw a variety of birds and a turtle. The parks employee was kind enough to ask in the parking lot if we would like any assistance and I heard him ask a set of older ladies if they wanted a ride to the beach they respectfully declined, that is something I have only seen in this state park. We will return soon to explore more of this beautiful park.