Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Effective Oct. 24, 2024: The South Pedestrian Bridge at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park is temporarily closed for repair. There is no beach access from parking lot 1. Visitors should follow all posted signage and avoid closed areas.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Effective July 8, 2024: The northern end of Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, including the jetty parking lot, Jetty Pier and beach access, is closed to the public for a construction. Please avoid closed areas and follow instruction from park staff.
Hours
8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
$6 per vehicle
Location
6503 N. Ocean Drive
Dania Beach FL 33004
Contact Info
Welcome to Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
Formerly known as John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
This beachside park just south of Port Everglades is the last example of an undeveloped coastal ecosystem in Broward County.
The park is named for Civil Rights Movement leaders who led “wade-in” protests to desegregate South Florida beaches in the 1950s and 1960s. It was once the county’s designated “colored beach” and bore the name of the Broward County attorney who was instrumental in transferring ownership of the land to the state, in lieu of being developed for residential high-rises.
Now, the park is a popular location for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, bicycling and picnicking, offering a haven where everyone can escape the hectic pace of the metropolis and reconnect with nature.