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I must say, what a wonderful park to get away from the hustle and crowds at the regular beach. Admission is on 4.00 per person, they do accept cash and card. The park access by car, starts at 8.00am each day. However if you are walking or riding your bike, you have access to the park free of charge. Love that the park offers Kayak rentals as well as boat ramps access. No need to worry as there are many restrooms around the park, ad well as lots of parking. Kudos to the amazing staff and park rangers, who maintain the State Park.
Highly recommend this state park! We went for Mother's Day and were able to get a picnic table right next to the entrance of the beach. Parking is only $6 per car. There's also kayak rentals and a small shot for necessities. Highly recommend!
Love coming to beach park. The park is huge with plenty beach space. There's a lot of gazebos to rent. You are not allowed to bring alcohol and the only grills you can used are the ones front he park. There's no shade at all so bring an umbrella to cover up. Overall I love this location. It does get packed on the weekends so normally I visit during the week. Today particularly there was a lot of seaweed and a bunch of turtle nest.
I just call this the state park above Dania beach. It's really at Dania Point. At the jetty, you can watch cruise ships and barges enter port everglades. It's truly a unique and beautiful view. There are five, count them, five restrooms with showers and changing areas. They don't have life gaurds but flags with cautions are posted based on what is going on. Parking??? Parking is galore. It is $4 for one person and $6 for 2. The park is open from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm right now. If you pay and keep your receipt, you can return without paying again as long as the park is not full. Don't bother going here at noon on any holiday weekend. I can see the line backed up to the exit for Dania beach. This is a quiet place Monday through Friday and the staff patrol in trucks and golf carts keeping it safe. The staff are decent. Expect them to enforce the rules. If you go to the jetty, grab a large white bucket from the hook and fill it with any plastic found on the beach. Often they have scheduled beach cleanup days but 100 people picking up means unless you get out early, you won't find much!
It's $4 for a one person in a car to get in the park here and it was well worth it. The weather was beautiful and it was soo peaceful and clean. I don't like going to most of the busy public beaches. I got here early cause I didn't know what to expect, while I was here I saw no more than 10 people this was on a weekday mind you. I went to to the first parking lot they did have I believe 10 other lots that go farther down and a nature trail that I'll defintely come back and give it a try. I defintely recommend coming early it got hot quick. They had showers to wash off the sand and they do have a small restaurant at a different lot. They defintely have a lot to offer. At lot 1 where I was Quarterdeck is just a short walk away. There is a lot of seaweed but this is a natural beach it doesn't bother me. I will defintely be back. Keep in mind they do close the park if it gets to busy so make sure to arrive early, if you have a physical Broward county library card you can skip the fee all together.
I almost don't want to leave a review so this place stays the hidden gem that it is. I found the coziest spot under a canopy of palm trees! I read and napped all day without being disturbed by anyone. The little restaurant had wonderful food and atmosphere!
Wow, what a wonderful unspoilt state park. The beaches here are unspoilt and there is plenty of shade, with bbq stations and benches. We came today on a Sunday and there were plenty of families enjoying their day there and BBQing. They have plenty of car parking. The cost to enter is 6 dollars per car. We parked in the second lot, ie lot 2 which is the Whisky section. Here you will find the restaurant and area where you can hire kayaks. A great find. I will definitely be back to explore this park more.
This area is a historic beach located near Port Everglades. The history in this area goes all the way back to 1,400 AD when the area was inhabited by the the Tequesta Indians. The Tequesta first made contact with European settlers in 1513 when Ponce de Leon arrived on the coast of Florida. They had become extinct by the time the Spanish traded Florida to the British in 1763. In 1855 to 1892 the beach was part of the 68 mile journey traveled by the Barefoot Mailmen who carried the mail from West Palm Beach to Miami by walking barefoot on the sand. The journey was dangerous and exhausting. Ed Hamilton the most famous of the mailmen disappeared at the Hillsboro Lighthouse and was never seen again. In the years of prohibition from the 1920's to the 1930's the area was used by Rum Runners who smuggled alcohol into the area. Whiskey Creek is a two mile salt water creek that runs through the park. It was too shallow for the Coast Guard to go through making it the perfect place o hide alcohol. You can still find antique rum and whiskey bottles in the creek bed. In the 1940's during segregation this was the only beach In Broward County that African Americans were allowed to use. John U Lloyd was Broward County's attorney for 35 years. He was in charge of finding the beach and an out of the way swamp south of Port Everglades was chosen. It opened in 1954 and was only accessible by ferry. The African American community had to keep up political pressure in order to have a road built that reached the beach. The beach bore John U Lloyd's name for more than 40 years. In 2016 County Commissioners decided to honor the African American history at the beach with a name change. They honored civil rights pioneers Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson by naming the beach for them. In 1961 they led the African American community in a wade in at the whites only beach at Las Olas Boulevard. After the protest Dr. Mizell said "We had to prove to them that the water wasn't going to turn black". Today people from all nationalities enjoy the beautiful beach at the park. The entrance fee is $6 per car, less if you walk or bike. The state park is open 365 days a year from 8 AM until sunset. In the park there is a Coast Guard station, Nova University has a building for its oceanography department, and you can get a great view of the giant cruise ships in Port Everglades. You can swim, fish, boat, hike, bicycle, and picnic. On the day I visited there were many people having cook outs. BG Whiskey operates the concession stand in the park and they rent paddle boards, kayaks, and beach chairs. They also operate a restaurant that serves craft beer. This park has an amazing amount of history from the time of the first people of Florida to the people who are still enjoying it today. The 6 dollar entrance fee is well worth the price to be able to enter natures paradise.
I have been coming to this park for many many years. I have no excuse or not have finished a review earlier. This is my go-to Beach for the last 20 + years. Not as busy as Hollywood Beach to the South or Fort Lauderdale beach to the north. But just as beautiful With a rich history from its beginning To what it is now, this park has a lot to offer. From its nearly two miles of Christine beachfront the two miles intercoastal property this sliver of land has an abundance of things to offer. Beaches top the offering but there are also nature trails, boat ramps, Coast Guard Station, Marine School, pavilions, picnic areas, a jetty and an area known as "Whiskey Creek".. Whiskey Creek offers food and libations plus boat and canoe and stand up paddle board rentals. Also intercoastal access for boaters to pull up and picnic on the beach. Whiskey Creek offers approximately two miles of Mangrove paddling for those who choose to do so. Or just hang out and and wade in the warm waters.. One of my favorite parks to visit. Many outdoorsy things do. If you love the beach and you love the water this is a great place to come.
This park is nice and quiet compared to a lot of other tourist areas. You can pay $4 for a while day's parking. You can do boating on the river, fishing at the Oceanside or just spacing out for a few hours listing to the wave.
Taking a drive along N. Ocean Drive on a hot Sunday afternoon, it seems as if everyone was on the beach. Arriving close to the Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson State Park (man that's a mouth full) which used to be called John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, I had to wait in line to pay before entering the park. There were two lanes. The left lane accepted cash and credit while the right lane is cash only. The park admission is as follows: * $2.00 for pedestrians and bicyclists * $4.00 for a single person in a vehicle * $6.00 for multiple people in a vehicle. Maximum of 8 people A friend of mine was having her birthday party at the George and Agnes Burrows Pavilion. The parking lot leading to the pavilion was very big and luckily wasn't full. The pavilion was large with plenty of table seating to accommodate 20-35 people, and a nice size grill. There were other groups of people nearby grilling and enjoying themselves in this humid weather. Overlooking the beach, it wasn't so crowded. People were either sitting under umbrellas, laying or playing in the sand, or swimming in the water. There were cargo ships and cruise ships heading out to sea. My time spent at the park was both enjoyable and relaxing. I've met some interesting people, had good conversation, and ate delicious food. Would definitely consider coming back.
Used to be called John U. Lloyd Park, now it's the Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson State Park. If you want to get good parking and not wait on the one way line to get in, arrive early. I paid $4.00 for a single car occupant. It is $6.00 for 2 people or more. BRING CASH. I drove all the way to the end by Nova's Oceanographic Center since I was here for a triathlon practice run. I had to change into a bathing suit and running gear. There was spacious clean bathrooms which is a plus. We rode our bikes a few times around and then exited the park to go to the pier at Dania. We stopped at the gate to let the staff know we were doing this since we did not bring our ticket with us. You can re-enter the park with your ticket all day. After training, I decided to drive to Whiskey Creek Hideout inside the park and lay out for a few hours. There's a restaurant near by and you can also rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboards here. There are plenty of picnic tables and pavilions for rent. There was a wedding right where I was. Pretty cool.
Wish I had spend more time however, it was memorial weekend and it was packed! We found a little area by the lake and an hr later the water was rising. The park is kept very clean, there is a path to take a walk. The beach had red flags - highly against swimming. I'll definitely visit again read more
Parking is only $6 for the entire day. You can come and go as you please. As you leave the parking lot to go to the beach, the flags indicated that there was moderate surf and/or currents (Medium Hazard) and a warning that there were Man o' War, Jellyfish and Stingray. We were there on July 2nd and I was surprised that it wasn't crowded. Not sure if it was due to the excessive amounts of seaweed in the water and on the shore which I forgot to take a picture of. The seaweed on the shore was about a foot wide. Needless to say, we didn't go in the water. The ladies' restroom was clean and had soap. We would definitely come back here the next time we want to get some sun. read more
3 months ago
Just wanted to share an honest update about Dania Beach. Parking is $6 for unlimited parking, & there are showers, bathrooms, & a bridge walk over the inlet to get to the beach. Unfortunately, once we arrived, the beach had a very strong foul, rotten smell and seaweed was covering the shoreline. The smell was so bad we ended up leaving. We used to come here often & have so many great memories, so it's really disappointing. Posting photos & video so others can see the current conditions before making the trip. read more
1 year ago
I must say, what a wonderful park to get away from the hustle and crowds at the regular beach. Admission is on 4.00 per person, they do accept cash and card. The park access by car, starts at 8.00am each day. However if you are walking or riding your bike, you have access to the park free of charge. Love that the park offers Kayak rentals as well as boat ramps access. No need to worry as there are many restrooms around the park, ad well as lots of parking. Kudos to the amazing staff and park rangers, who maintain the State Park. read more
5 months ago
Highly recommend this state park! We went for Mother's Day and were able to get a picnic table right next to the entrance of the beach. Parking is only $6 per car. There's also kayak rentals and a small shot for necessities. Highly recommend! read more
Love coming to beach park. The park is huge with plenty beach space. There's a lot of gazebos to rent. You are not allowed to bring alcohol and the only grills you can used are the ones front he park. There's no shade at all so bring an umbrella to cover up. Overall I love this location. It does get packed on the weekends so normally I visit during the week. Today particularly there was a lot of seaweed and a bunch of turtle nest. read more
5 years ago
I just call this the state park above Dania beach. It's really at Dania Point. At the jetty, you can watch cruise ships and barges enter port everglades. It's truly a unique and beautiful view. There are five, count them, five restrooms with showers and changing areas. They don't have life gaurds but flags with cautions are posted based on what is going on. Parking??? Parking is galore. It is $4 for one person and $6 for 2. The park is open from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm right now. If you pay and keep your receipt, you can return without paying again as long as the park is not full. Don't bother going here at noon on any holiday weekend. I can see the line backed up to the exit for Dania beach. This is a quiet place Monday through Friday and the staff patrol in trucks and golf carts keeping it safe. The staff are decent. Expect them to enforce the rules. If you go to the jetty, grab a large white bucket from the hook and fill it with any plastic found on the beach. Often they have scheduled beach cleanup days but 100 people picking up means unless you get out early, you won't find much! read more
It's $4 for a one person in a car to get in the park here and it was well worth it. The weather was beautiful and it was soo peaceful and clean. I don't like going to most of the busy public beaches. I got here early cause I didn't know what to expect, while I was here I saw no more than 10 people this was on a weekday mind you. I went to to the first parking lot they did have I believe 10 other lots that go farther down and a nature trail that I'll defintely come back and give it a try. I defintely recommend coming early it got hot quick. They had showers to wash off the sand and they do have a small restaurant at a different lot. They defintely have a lot to offer. At lot 1 where I was Quarterdeck is just a short walk away. There is a lot of seaweed but this is a natural beach it doesn't bother me. I will defintely be back. Keep in mind they do close the park if it gets to busy so make sure to arrive early, if you have a physical Broward county library card you can skip the fee all together. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I almost don't want to leave a review so this place stays the hidden gem that it is. I found the coziest spot under a canopy of palm trees! I read and napped all day without being disturbed by anyone. The little restaurant had wonderful food and atmosphere! read more
Wow, what a wonderful unspoilt state park. The beaches here are unspoilt and there is plenty of shade, with bbq stations and benches. We came today on a Sunday and there were plenty of families enjoying their day there and BBQing. They have plenty of car parking. The cost to enter is 6 dollars per car. We parked in the second lot, ie lot 2 which is the Whisky section. Here you will find the restaurant and area where you can hire kayaks. A great find. I will definitely be back to explore this park more. read more
This area is a historic beach located near Port Everglades. The history in this area goes all the way back to 1,400 AD when the area was inhabited by the the Tequesta Indians. The Tequesta first made contact with European settlers in 1513 when Ponce de Leon arrived on the coast of Florida. They had become extinct by the time the Spanish traded Florida to the British in 1763. In 1855 to 1892 the beach was part of the 68 mile journey traveled by the Barefoot Mailmen who carried the mail from West Palm Beach to Miami by walking barefoot on the sand. The journey was dangerous and exhausting. Ed Hamilton the most famous of the mailmen disappeared at the Hillsboro Lighthouse and was never seen again. In the years of prohibition from the 1920's to the 1930's the area was used by Rum Runners who smuggled alcohol into the area. Whiskey Creek is a two mile salt water creek that runs through the park. It was too shallow for the Coast Guard to go through making it the perfect place o hide alcohol. You can still find antique rum and whiskey bottles in the creek bed. In the 1940's during segregation this was the only beach In Broward County that African Americans were allowed to use. John U Lloyd was Broward County's attorney for 35 years. He was in charge of finding the beach and an out of the way swamp south of Port Everglades was chosen. It opened in 1954 and was only accessible by ferry. The African American community had to keep up political pressure in order to have a road built that reached the beach. The beach bore John U Lloyd's name for more than 40 years. In 2016 County Commissioners decided to honor the African American history at the beach with a name change. They honored civil rights pioneers Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson by naming the beach for them. In 1961 they led the African American community in a wade in at the whites only beach at Las Olas Boulevard. After the protest Dr. Mizell said "We had to prove to them that the water wasn't going to turn black". Today people from all nationalities enjoy the beautiful beach at the park. The entrance fee is $6 per car, less if you walk or bike. The state park is open 365 days a year from 8 AM until sunset. In the park there is a Coast Guard station, Nova University has a building for its oceanography department, and you can get a great view of the giant cruise ships in Port Everglades. You can swim, fish, boat, hike, bicycle, and picnic. On the day I visited there were many people having cook outs. BG Whiskey operates the concession stand in the park and they rent paddle boards, kayaks, and beach chairs. They also operate a restaurant that serves craft beer. This park has an amazing amount of history from the time of the first people of Florida to the people who are still enjoying it today. The 6 dollar entrance fee is well worth the price to be able to enter natures paradise. read more
I have been coming to this park for many many years. I have no excuse or not have finished a review earlier. This is my go-to Beach for the last 20 + years. Not as busy as Hollywood Beach to the South or Fort Lauderdale beach to the north. But just as beautiful With a rich history from its beginning To what it is now, this park has a lot to offer. From its nearly two miles of Christine beachfront the two miles intercoastal property this sliver of land has an abundance of things to offer. Beaches top the offering but there are also nature trails, boat ramps, Coast Guard Station, Marine School, pavilions, picnic areas, a jetty and an area known as "Whiskey Creek".. Whiskey Creek offers food and libations plus boat and canoe and stand up paddle board rentals. Also intercoastal access for boaters to pull up and picnic on the beach. Whiskey Creek offers approximately two miles of Mangrove paddling for those who choose to do so. Or just hang out and and wade in the warm waters.. One of my favorite parks to visit. Many outdoorsy things do. If you love the beach and you love the water this is a great place to come. read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
This park is nice and quiet compared to a lot of other tourist areas. You can pay $4 for a while day's parking. You can do boating on the river, fishing at the Oceanside or just spacing out for a few hours listing to the wave. read more
Taking a drive along N. Ocean Drive on a hot Sunday afternoon, it seems as if everyone was on the beach. Arriving close to the Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson State Park (man that's a mouth full) which used to be called John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, I had to wait in line to pay before entering the park. There were two lanes. The left lane accepted cash and credit while the right lane is cash only. The park admission is as follows: * $2.00 for pedestrians and bicyclists * $4.00 for a single person in a vehicle * $6.00 for multiple people in a vehicle. Maximum of 8 people A friend of mine was having her birthday party at the George and Agnes Burrows Pavilion. The parking lot leading to the pavilion was very big and luckily wasn't full. The pavilion was large with plenty of table seating to accommodate 20-35 people, and a nice size grill. There were other groups of people nearby grilling and enjoying themselves in this humid weather. Overlooking the beach, it wasn't so crowded. People were either sitting under umbrellas, laying or playing in the sand, or swimming in the water. There were cargo ships and cruise ships heading out to sea. My time spent at the park was both enjoyable and relaxing. I've met some interesting people, had good conversation, and ate delicious food. Would definitely consider coming back. read more
6 years ago
2 years ago
Used to be called John U. Lloyd Park, now it's the Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson State Park. If you want to get good parking and not wait on the one way line to get in, arrive early. I paid $4.00 for a single car occupant. It is $6.00 for 2 people or more. BRING CASH. I drove all the way to the end by Nova's Oceanographic Center since I was here for a triathlon practice run. I had to change into a bathing suit and running gear. There was spacious clean bathrooms which is a plus. We rode our bikes a few times around and then exited the park to go to the pier at Dania. We stopped at the gate to let the staff know we were doing this since we did not bring our ticket with us. You can re-enter the park with your ticket all day. After training, I decided to drive to Whiskey Creek Hideout inside the park and lay out for a few hours. There's a restaurant near by and you can also rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboards here. There are plenty of picnic tables and pavilions for rent. There was a wedding right where I was. Pretty cool. read more
My family loves coming to this spot with their boat. Our most recent visit, we decided to drive to the park and meet them. The entrance fee was $6.00 for our car. The line was pretty long going in. When we got towards the front, you could see the once line was forming into two lines. What you couldn't see were the small paper signs at the booths saying that the left lane accepted cash/card and the right only took cash. The signs are placed way too far back to be beneficial to anyone, and are both on the sides the booths are on. By the time you can see them, you are at the gate. Thankfully my husband had cash on him. I haven't had a chance to go through the entire park yet. There were people riding their bikes. I'm pretty sure there are trails. There are different lots for the different areas of the park. We were heading to lot B where Whiskey Creek is. That is the area where the boats can pull up. There are a ton of picnic tables after you park and start walking towards the beach. One side has the beach, and there is a sign for Whiskey Creek where the boats pull up. There are several entrances to the beach depending on where you want to enter. The shade is limited. There is a restaurant near Whiskey Creek. When I ate there on my prior visit, the food was really good and reasonable. The park prohibits you bringing in alcohol, but you can buy beers at the restaurant. If you stay on your boat, you can drink it there too. There are restrooms at the restaurant. The one con is there are no showers to rinse yourself off or your stuff (chairs, kids toys, etc.). My family brings their canoes and paddle board, and there are mangroves near Whiskey Creek you can go in. They also go back and forth in the Whiskey Creek area. The tide goes out, and it gets really shallow. The one down side to that is the water also gets dark and murky when that happens. Families flock to this park. There were tons of people BBQ'ing, dancing, and having a good time. The water at this Dania Beach Park is beautiful, but when we were there seaweed was everywhere. Not only did it cover almost all of the beach, but the water was filled with it too. For the most part, people are respectful of each other. We did encounter people who came in blaring their music assuming everyone wanted to hear what they were playing and a battle of boat stereos occurred. There is always one in the crowd who disrupts the good time. Just be mindful of others. It's respectful. read more
8 years ago
A beautiful strip of barrier island beach! This beach is truly a hidden gem, with great surf, swaying palms, and picturesque native vegetation. Near a shipping channel, this affords interesting views of massive cargo ships coming into port. If you're lucky, you might catch sight of a U.S. Nuclear submarine maneuvering right off shore here. A Florida state park, there are pavilion facilities here for large get-togethers. 2016 edit... due to surf from this year's Hurricane Matthew, the beach is a bit eroded. The benefit is that the sand offshore creates shallow flats, making the surf a bit steeper. Since the storm lots of jetsam on the beach is from the Carribbean, so it's an interesting assortment that didn't exist previously. Still a beautiful place. read more
For someone who is willing to pay $6 for a little seclusion, this is the place for you. Especially if you come on a weekday, prepare for SPACE! South Florida has SO MANY PEOPLE. It can be overwhelming to live here at times. This park is a great respite. Beautiful (though somewhat unkempt) beach, more for exploring than sunbathing. Lots of great shells, lots of birds and wildlife! read more
8 years ago
Came here on a Sunday. Waited in line of cars for about 15 minutes so it was not too bad. I'm sure is a lot better to come during the week days or very early on the weekend. The beaches were pretty crowded until I walk or south and then it started to open up a bit so I can find a bit of space. There is a lot of seaweed or whatever you call it that brown stuff lining the whole beach but you can just step over it. In any case it doesn't hurt your feet. $4 entry if solo or $6 if more than 1 person I believe. Definitely a nice place to see the cruise ships depart. The only reason I didn't give it five stars because the waters at least after 4 PM are loaded with seaweed and many places are at rocky so you must watch your feet when going into the ocean. Also the flight path for one of the nearby airports is right overhead so every few minutes there is a commercial airliner going by and with the noise it makes read more
My friend planned a picnic here and rented the Pelican Pavilion for the day. We paid $6 to enter the park because we were 4 people. My friend who arrived an hour prior to me paid $4 as a single person but said the line was painfully long and slow and to stick to the right and pay cash because that line moved much faster. However by the time we arrived there was no line. We made our way through the park which is no longer named John Lloyd- imagine that! It was changed in the summer of 2016 and obviously not highly publicized because even Yelp had the old name! For my whole life it's been John Lloyd and to call it Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson State Park seems weird and lengthy! On to the park itself... our pavilion was nice. It was steps away from the beach. There was major erosion so a huge drop to get down to the beach and no stairs so be careful! There was a little bit of seaweed but once you passed it the water was crystal clear. We could see cargo ships and cruise ships alike heading out to sea- the location was great. We bbq'd- that was not covered so if it rains, I guess you'd need a tent or something to protect the grill. The restroom was just a short walk away. It was relatively clean for a park bathroom but there were a few stalls missing doors. It was a fantastic day and I highly recommend getting outside and seeing the fantastic views! read more
This is a beautiful beach, there's not a lot of people, there's not a lot of noise, and there's not much going on, the hot sugar sand squeaks as your bare feet leads you to the water's edge. The crystal clear water totally engulfs your body as you wade in, you can taste the salt on your lips as you're raptured from the breaking waves as if you've just breached the surface of paradise... I'm getting sun, getting tan, and I ain't worked in a week, Yeah, I'm somewhere on a beach... read more
Beautiful park , very friendly people at the beach. You can drink, eat , swim, fish and launch a boat. It's not got the cleanest bathrooms and there are surprisingly no trash cans along the non trafficked areas on the Atlantic Ocean. Also it's on the flight pattern do wear your headphones. read more
10 years ago
This is a beautiful little park! We came here just to hang out and eat some food, and of course.. fish! There is a board walk and little bank areas where you can meet the water. However the best fishing spot was by a rocky area down to the back of the park. There is lots of wild life, beware. There were like 3 iguanas stalking us for food. There is running water but you need to bring your own pipe thing? You have to see it to know what I'm talking about. Cute little park to hang for a day, the beach isn't far from here either. read more
A great beach state park to go to for a day out with the family, friends or just to chill at the beach. There are pavilions available on the beach that you can reserve. There is a small fee for entrance to the park: Admission Fee: $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 Single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle. $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass. Boat Launch Fee: $9.00 If you're interested in watching the ships leave port in the evenings, the Jetty at the far north end. In the fall/winter you will see anywhere for 4-6 ships leaving from port on a typical weekend. The park is well maintained and in fact last year they did some remodeling of the bathrooms. The rangers are always very friendly when you drive up and have a great personality and willingness to answer any questions you might have. Looking forward to our next great day at the John U Lloyd Beach State Park. read more
11 years ago
The perfect beach and state park. They lose a star for the beach erosion so very little beach in some spots. Perhaps they should guide you where there is beach to lay out in and where not to go. Otherwise it is great plenty of parking even in season on a holiday week. The beach itself and surrounding areas are clean. Plenty of places to bar b q. This beach is particularly special as I got married here earlier this year at sunset. Suggested by our photographer perfect for photo opportunities. read more
8 years ago
12 years ago
The best kids party spot ever! We had so much fun at Max's 5th birthday pirate party at John Lloyd park. The staff was super helpful and very kind. The Manatee Pavilion was perfect! It couldn't have been any better! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed theirselves. We will definitely host more parties here in the future. Thanks so much for treating our event like royalty! It was a really nice and large pavilion with water and power provided.... and the most helpful employees . They were absolutely fabulous! They were so kind to us. I highly recommend this place for any event. You won't be disappointed! Five stars! Thanks to all the staff for making Max's 5th birthday party so memorable! We had a blast! read more
6 years ago
Recently renamed, this park now carries name of the civil rights movement leaders that in '50s and '60s lead protest to desegregate South Florida beaches. It used to be county's designated colored' beach and today this beachside park is a wonderful example of undeveloped coastal ecosystem in Broward County. Park is located just south of Port Everglades, so there is usually several large ships that can be seen entering or leaving the port. If you drive to the most northern point of the park, right across the Nova Southeastern University campus is the parking lot that gives you the access to wave to those transatlantic beasts. There are beach bbqs all over the park, and for the ones looking into concessions, great casual restaurant with outdoor only seating overlooking the beach and small waterways is available. There you can also rent paddle boards, kayaks, canoes .. etc and spend your day exploring the park that way. read more
Well I kind of wrote about John U Lloyd Beach State Park on my review of the Nova Southeastern University Oceanic Center as this is located in the park. It's a beautiful park with the intracoastal on one side and the ocean on the other side. From this park you could see cruise ships leaving the port as well as on the intracoastal side you could see boats and other watercraft going along. Some people actually go sit on the benches along the intracoastal to watch these boats go by. The park also allows for a great family outing as there are built in pits for bar b que and grilling. It is very family oriented, you could feel safe there as well because park rangers are constantly monitoring the activities of its guests. Parking is not a hassle as there are lots of parking, of course if you go on a busy day you may have to get there early as you would imagine the crowds. The park is located off Ocean Boulevard and 65th in Hollywood and makes for a good family outing. Would definitely recommend going if you have not been and for all those park freaks note that the name of the park is going to be changed to the Dr Von D Mizell Eula Johnson State Park so get your park books stamped with the old name then come back for the stamp with the new name. Happy travels!!!!! read more
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6503 N Ocean Dr
Dania, FL 33004
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(954) 923-2833
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https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Mizell-Johnson
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Do they allow hammock/slack line setup?
Yes but there are not any Palm trees on the beach. You would have to put the hammock up near a pavilion.
From where in the park can you launch your own kayak?
Recommend area is boat launch. But if you can haul it to any beach access you can launch it.
Is fishing allowed here?
Yes at jetty, shoreline (where no swimmers are), under bridge and in the intercoastal.
Hi! Can you have a bonfire on the beach here?
Only with after hour events in a kettle pit and scheduled with the parks concessioneer. They are not allowed on the beach side.
Do they allow dogs??
Yes in designated areas on a leash no longer than six feet in length.
Does anyone have a clear, straight, up-to-date answer on whether dogs are allowed in the picnic areas; don't really care about beach?
According to their website dogs are allowed in designated areas only on a leash not longer than six feet long and well behaved.
I wanted to surprise my girlfriend with a beach bonfire at this park at night with music? Is this possible? Whats the scale of the bonefire that is allowed?
The park is closed at night. It closes at sundown. Fires are limited to the grills in the pavilions
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