Florida's Central Lakes at a Glance
The freshwater lakes of the Central Lakes region are perfect for fishing and
boating. Anglers flock to the area for the largemouth bass and other sport fish.
In Sebring,
the Sebring
International Raceway is one of the oldest and most pretigious sports car
racing tracks in America with numerous events, such as the 12
Hours of Sebring, scheduled throughout the year. Lakeland
is the largest city in the Central Lakes area. When in the city, visit the International
Sport Aviation Museum and the Polk
Museum of Art. Prominent lakes in the area include Lake
Jackson, Lake
Marian and Lake
Kissimmee, the third largest lake in Florida. Lake
Kissimmee State Park provides nearly 6,000 acres of recreational opportunities,
including camping, fishing and more. The city of Winter
Haven features Cypress
Gardens, a park that offers local botanical information, family oriented
rides and more.
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