Terramar Visitor Center

Terramar Visitor Center is Hugh Taylor Birch's former two-story home, a Mediterranean and Art Deco building with exhibits about the park, South Florida history, and the surrounding ecosystem. Navigate to the exact Terramar Visitor Center pin rather than the general Hugh Taylor Birch State Park marker. Do not assume the visitor center follows the park's seven-day schedule. Friday and Saturday ranger programs may meet near Terramar even when the building itself is closed on Saturday. Use the exact pin and verify holiday or program changes before traveling specifically for indoor exhibits.

Yes. The park has 252 spaces, and parking is included with admission. The Beach Hammock lot often fills on busy weekends and holidays, but other internal lots may still have spaces; overnight parking is prohibited. Navigate to the exact Terramar Visitor Center pin rather than the general Hugh Taylor Birch State Park marker. Do not assume the visitor center follows the park's seven-day schedule. Friday and Saturday ranger programs may meet near Terramar even when the building itself is closed on Saturday. Use the exact pin and verify holiday or program changes before traveling specifically for indoor exhibits.

The visitor center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The surrounding park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. until sunset.

As of July 2026, the large-pavilion, Banyan, and North End restrooms are closed for construction. Fully accessible restrooms remain available in the concession building; verify the notice before relying on another location.

Visitor center admission is included with paid park entrance. Florida State Parks currently lists general admission as $6 per vehicle, with separate rates for single-occupant vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and extra passengers.

The park offers a beach wheelchair at the ranger station, an accessible quarter-mile Rail Trail, accessible pavilions and picnic tables, a concession restroom, audio and large-print brochures, and accessible portions of the youth camp.

Pets may visit allowed day-use areas under Florida State Parks rules, but they are not permitted in overnight group facilities and may be restricted from beaches, buildings, playgrounds, or sensitive habitat. Service animals are welcome throughout the park. Separately operated buildings, beaches, gardens, and attractions can set stricter rules.

Terramar Visitor Center is Hugh Taylor Birch's former two-story home, a Mediterranean and Art Deco building with exhibits about the park, South Florida history, and the surrounding ecosystem. Yes. The playground is in the North End and is included with park admission. Nearby construction can affect the North End restroom even when the play area remains available.

Do not assume the visitor center follows the park's seven-day schedule. Friday and Saturday ranger programs may meet near Terramar even when the building itself is closed on Saturday. Use the exact pin and verify holiday or program changes before traveling specifically for indoor exhibits.