Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, formerly known as John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, is a beachside park just south of Port Everglades featuring an undeveloped coastal ecosystem. 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.
Popular activities include swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, bicycling and picnicking, offering a haven where everyone can escape the hectic pace of the metropolis and reconnect with nature.
Location: Southeast Florida
Additional Resources: Official Website