The Grove

The Grove is the park's Beach Gate concession area, combining a café and bar, shop, visitor seating, beach equipment service, and kayak or other recreation rentals near A1A. Navigate to the exact The Grove pin rather than the general Hugh Taylor Birch State Park marker. Use the exact Grove pin rather than the main Sunrise Boulevard entrance when planning beach access or rentals. Beach Hammock Lot can fill on busy weekends and holidays. The floating dock is closed effective May 11, 2026, and large pavilions plus Banyan and North End restrooms remain closed for construction; fully accessible restrooms are available in the Concession Building.

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 The Grove pin rather than the general Hugh Taylor Birch State Park marker. Use the exact Grove pin rather than the main Sunrise Boulevard entrance when planning beach access or rentals. Beach Hammock Lot can fill on busy weekends and holidays. The floating dock is closed effective May 11, 2026, and large pavilions plus Banyan and North End restrooms remain closed for construction; fully accessible restrooms are available in the Concession Building.

The park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. until sunset, but Florida State Parks does not publish guaranteed separate café, bar, shop, or rental hours on the amenity page. Confirm same-day service before depending on food or equipment availability.

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.

Access requires the applicable park entrance fee; food, drinks, merchandise, rentals, events, and reserved services cost separately.

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.

The Grove is the park's Beach Gate concession area, combining a café and bar, shop, visitor seating, beach equipment service, and kayak or other recreation rentals near A1A. 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.

Use the exact Grove pin rather than the main Sunrise Boulevard entrance when planning beach access or rentals. Beach Hammock Lot can fill on busy weekends and holidays. The floating dock is closed effective May 11, 2026, and large pavilions plus Banyan and North End restrooms remain closed for construction; fully accessible restrooms are available in the Concession Building.