John U. Lloyd Beach State Park

John U. Lloyd Beach State Park is located at North Ocean Drive in Dania Beach, Florida and is approximately 15 minutes drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The park offers numerous activities for visitors and is open all year round from 8am to sundown. The beaches allow visitors to relax and enjoy the sun but are also fun areas for children to play.

The park is a popular spot for many different types of watersports including boating along Whiskey Creek and a boat ramp provides easy access to the Intercoastal Waterway. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular ways to tour the waterway and view some of the wildlife in the area. Swimming is available in designated areas along with snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing.

A 45 minute self guided nature walk is situated at the south end of the park, where hikers can see a coastal hardwood forest and wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons and many species of birds. A refreshment stand called the Loggerhead Cafe is located in the park. There are also seven picnic pavilions with water, electric, picnic tables and a barbecue area as well as individual picnic tables scattered around the area.