Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, at 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Florida State Parks calls it the city's own "Central Park," with gopher tortoises, shady palms and oaks, and boat access from the Intracoastal. Visitors reach the beach by the crosswalk on A1A.

The park carries the name of Hugh Taylor Birch, who in March 1942 deeded the property to pass to the state after his death. He died in January 1943, and the state took possession. His home, the Terramar House, is now an interpretive center and museum.

The state lists bicycling, hiking, fishing, paddling, snorkeling, swimming and wildlife viewing, plus ranger-guided walks and programs on Fridays and Saturdays. Picnic areas overlook the channel, and there is a canoe and kayak launch, a playground and a group campground.

As of Nov. 9, 2026, Florida State Parks posts that the floating dock is closed, some pavilions and restrooms are closed for construction, and the Main Loop Road may close periodically due to seasonal high tide flooding.

Photo based on "Ft Laud FL Hugh Taylor Birch SP03" by Ebyabe, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0; cropped and modified. Derivatives of this image must use the same or a compatible license.

Programs, access and conditions change. Please check current details with Florida State Parks before you go.

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Overview for Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, FL

2,401 people live in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, where the median age is 61 and the average individual income is $117,386. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,401

Total Population

61 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$117,386

Average individual Income

Around Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, FL

There's plenty to do around Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Time Out Sportfishing, FLA Masters, and Grand Yacht Club.

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Active 0.81 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Active 0.89 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.99 miles 5 reviews 2.4/5 stars
Nightlife 0.23 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, FL

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park has 1,515 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,401

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

61 years

Median Age

51 / 49%

Men vs Women

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Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$117,386

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Schools in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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