Fort Lauderdale Beach Park

Follow the hours posted at the park. The city currently publishes Beach Park parking from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., with no parking from 2:00-5:00 a.m. Lifeguards use a shorter seasonal schedule: 9:45 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in spring and summer and 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in fall and winter.

Use 1100 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 for the park. The beach parking system also identifies the larger Fort Lauderdale Beach Park parking area along Seabreeze Boulevard, so follow current city signs rather than stopping at a generic Fort Lauderdale Beach pin.

The city-operated Fort Lauderdale Beach Park lot is the closest large public parking option. The current nonresident rate is $4 per hour and parking is allowed from 5:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.; special events can replace hourly pricing and fill the lot. Las Olas Garage and beach transit are alternatives.

The city does not list a general admission fee for the beach or ordinary park amenities. Parking, permits, rentals, concessions, organized activities, and special events can cost extra; verify the live parking rate before arriving.

Yes. The official facility page lists restrooms and outdoor showers, and the city's accessibility page identifies accessible restrooms and showers. Individual fixtures can close for cleaning or maintenance, so check the closest facility before settling on the sand.

Yes. The official amenity list includes a playground, plus a full basketball court, volleyball court, picnic tables, grills, and open beach access. Bring sun protection and supervise children closely around the parking lot, Seabreeze Boulevard, sports courts, and ocean.

The city identifies accessible parking, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and showers at the park. Sand and changing beach conditions can still affect the final route, so visitors who need a beach wheelchair or hands-on assistance should contact the city before traveling.

Do not assume dogs may use ordinary Fort Lauderdale Beach Park sand. The city designates a separate Canine Beach north of Sunrise Boulevard near lifeguard tower 16, currently open 6:00-9:00 a.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m., with its own control, vaccination, and cleanup rules.

Yes. Broward County Transit serves the beach corridor, and the city points visitors to the LauderGo community shuttle as another option. Check the live route and stop for 1100 Seabreeze Boulevard because events and beach traffic can change the practical approach.

Check the flag at the nearest staffed lifeguard tower and follow Ocean Rescue instructions. The city also publishes a beach-conditions hotline at 954-828-4597. Double-red flags mean the water and/or beach is closed; lightning, pollution, surf, currents, or marine life can change conditions quickly.

Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue staffs the municipal beach every day of the year. The current coverage schedule is 9:45 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in spring and summer and 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in fall and winter. Swim only in front of a staffed tower and confirm the day's flags.

The facility page lists picnic tables and grills. City beach rules prohibit unapproved grills or generators outside designated or permitted use, so use only the installed facilities, follow posted fire restrictions, and do not bring glass or alcohol onto the beach.

Glass containers and alcohol are prohibited on the beach, and digging holes, erecting tents or fencing, and using unapproved grills or generators are not allowed. Canopies can also be restricted during special events. Follow lifeguard, ranger, and police directions.

This is both a recreation park and an exposed ocean beach. Check warning flags first, park legally before the lot fills, use the restroom before choosing a distant sand spot, bring water and sun protection, and keep children within direct reach near traffic, courts, grills, the boat ramp, and surf.

The park's signed Seabreeze Boulevard entrance, guarded beach, playground, sports courts, picnic area, showers, and non-motorized boat ramp form the main visitor zones. The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center and Las Olas Oceanside Park are nearby but operate as separate destinations.