Today at Mizell-Johnson
Rip current risk · Broward beaches
Sun 1 Nov · surf 3 to 4 feet
Mon 2 Nov: High, surf 3 to 5 feet
NWS Miami surf zone forecast, issued Sun 1 Nov, 3:31 PM
Water · Atlantic (Lake Worth Pier)
Warm · typical for November (typical 77–81°F)
NOAA reading Sun 1 Nov, 5:00 PM
UV Index · Fort Lauderdale
Protect your skin: shade at midday, SPF 15+, hat and sunglasses (EPA).
EPA forecast for Nov/01/2026
Tides today · Hollywood Beach
- High 1:36 AM 2.5 ft
- Low 8:40 AM 0.5 ft
- High 2:23 PM 2.6 ft
- Low 9:22 PM 0.9 ft
NOAA predictions (MLLW datum)
High Surf Advisory until Mon 2 Nov, 7:00 AM (NWS Miami)
About Mizell-Johnson
Formerly John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, this is the wild stretch between Dania Beach and the Port Everglades inlet: dunes, sea grape and boardwalks to a long Atlantic beach, a mangrove-lined creek with paddling, and cruise ships sliding past the jetty. Three reefs lie offshore, the nearest about 300 yards out.
There are no lifeguards, so swim with care, and use a red dive flag when snorkelling. The park was renamed in 2016 for Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson, Broward NAACP leaders who led the wade-ins that desegregated South Florida's beaches; the site was once the county's beach for Black residents.
Facts, checked on the official page
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to sunset, every day. [1]
- Entry
- $6 per vehicle (up to eight people), $4 single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle, $2 pedestrians, cyclists and extra passengers; $9 boat launch. [2]
- Lifeguards
- None; swim at your own risk. [1]
- Facilities
- Restrooms, seven freshwater shower stations, picnic tables and grills, seven reservable pavilions ($150 a day plus tax), boardwalks to the beach, a water refill station at the jetty. [3]
- Food and rentals
- The park concession runs a restaurant overlooking Whiskey Creek and rents kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, umbrellas and beach chairs. [3]
- Snorkelling
- Three offshore reefs, at about 300 yards, half a mile and more than 2 miles; a red dive flag is required. [3]
- Dogs
- Allowed in the park on a 6-foot leash, but not on beaches or along any natural shoreline. [4]
- Accessibility
- Beach wheelchairs, first come first served, at the entrance station. [3]
- Closures
- A notice dated March 9, 2026 closed restrooms 3 and 4, the beach access from parking lot 3 and two pavilions; it was still posted on the date we checked. [1]
Not stated on the official pages we read (so we don't claim them): whether fishing is allowed from the jetty (fishing from the beach is, when no swimmers are nearby).
Tides near Mizell-Johnson
NOAA predictions for Hollywood Beach, the nearest tide station. All tide stations.
Nearby
- Port Everglades: Cruise and cargo port across the inlet to the north.
- Dania Beach Pier: City fishing pier just south.
Worth knowing
- Renamed from John U. Lloyd Beach State Park in 2016 (bill signed April 6, effective July 1) to honour Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson. [5]
- The state bought the land from Broward County in 1973. [5]
Photos
Sources
- Florida State Parks: Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson, checked 2026-10-26
- Florida State Parks: hours and fees, checked 2026-10-26
- Florida State Parks: experiences and amenities, checked 2026-10-26
- Florida State Parks: pet policy, checked 2026-10-26
- Florida State Parks: park history, checked 2026-10-26
Fees, hours and rules change. If something here is out of date, the official page wins.