    
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paynes Creek Historic State Park commemorates the time between the Second and Third Seminole Wars, and shows visitors the pace and lifestyle of Floridians circa 1850. There are a number of trails throughout the park for visitors to take in Florida's wilds, a visitor center and a playground for younger travelers to enjoy.
Address: 888 Lake Branch Road Bowling Green FL USA 33834
 1 863 375-4717
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Located on the south side of Lake Mirror Park, Hollis Garden is an award-winning, 1.2 acre botanical garden that was donated to Lakeland. One the grounds of thousands of flowers, trees, vegetables, shrubs and other vegetations. A pathway leads through the gardens, passing several grottoes, waterfalls, fountains and other areas. This garden can be rented out for weddings.
Address: 702 E. Orange St. Lakeland FL USA 33801
1 863 834-6035
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Little Gator Creek Reserve is located on the north end of Lakeland and is home to a range of animals, including deer, turkeys and tortoises. Visitors can hike on the trails, have a picnic and enjoy spending time in one of Florida's natural areas.
Address: North of W. Socrum Loop Rd and US Hwy 98 intersection Lakeland FL USA 33810
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crystal Lake Park
Located beside Crystal Lake, this park boasts a fishing pier, boat ramp and canoe access point, as well as plenty of picnic tables and green spaces.
Address: 2500 N Crystal Lake Dr. Lakeland FL USA 33801
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Named for the third largest lake in the state, Lake Kissimmee State Park is 5,930 acres that offers opportunities to view some of the abundant flora and fauna. Fishing, picnicking and hiking are all popular activities at this park, and camping facilities are on-site.
Address: 14248 Camp Mack Road Lake Wales FL USA 33853
1 863 696-1112
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banana Lake Park
Located on the east side of Lakeland, Banana Lake Park welcomes anglers and boaters on the water from 7am to 9pm. Other on-site amenities include a fishing pier, a boat ramps, picnic shelters and walking trails.
Address: 5002 Tillery Rd. Lakeland FL USA 33813
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Located in Sebring, Highlands Hammock State Park offers a diversity of recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, camping and picnicking. The State of Florida's Civilian Conservation Corps Museum is located in the picnic area of this park, and commemorates the workers who are responsible for the construction of many of the parks in Florida's State Park system.
Address: 5931 Hammock Road Sebring FL USA 33872
1 863 386-6094
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Christina Park Lakeland
Christina Park provides visitors with two picnic shelters, numerous picnic tables, six softball fields, a playground and plenty of green space. This park is open daily from 5am to 10pm.
Address: SR 540A and South Florida Ave. (SR 37) Lakeland FL USA 33801
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carter Road County Park
Carter Road County Park contains six soccer fields, 12 baseball fields, mountain biking trails and fishing areas. It is found in the far south end of Lakeland.
Address: 500 W. Carter Road Lakeland FL USA 33801
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hunt Fountain Park
Inside Hunt Fountain Park, people will find picnic shelters and tables, fields for softball and football, courts for basketball and tennis, a horse arena and a playground. There is plenty of green space to relax in. The park is located in northern Lakeland and is open daily from 7am to 11pm.
Address: Duff and Green roads Lakeland FL USA 33801
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Barnett Family Park is located in downtown Lakeland, adjacent to Lake Mirror Park. Inside the park is a playground with rubber to soften falls, a water play area with nozzles that spray and a picnic pavilion. Throughout the area, people can see sculptures of Floridian animals. The park is open daily, however the water area is closed on Mondays for maintenance work.
Address: 121 South Lake Ave. Lakeland FL USA 33801
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Named for its luscious vegetation, Green Swamp is a 870-sq mi recreation area and wildlife preserve which is easily accessible from Lakeland and Dade City. The headwaters of four significant rivers—Withlacoochee, Hillsborough, Ocklawaha and Peace—intersect in the park, which is also home to 330 species of wildlife. Some of the activities that people do here are fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoing and much more.
Address: Between Lakeland and Dade City . FL USA
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Saddle Creek Park offers a range of recreational facilities, including nine shelters, numerous picnic areas, a shooting range and a playground. Located beside Saddle Creek, visitors also have access to several boat ramps, canoe accesses and fishing areas, and can also enjoy camping and hiking.
Address: 3716 Morgan Combee Rd Lakeland FL USA 33801
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Located on the northwest shore of Lake Parker, this park boasts a number of recreational facilities. On the 100-acre area are two playgrounds, a boat ramp, six soccer fields and sand volleyball courts, a nature trail, dozens of picnic pavilions, a multipurpose field and much more.
Address: 910 E. Granada St. Lakeland FL USA 33805
1 863 834-2233
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lake Mirror Park & Promenade are located in downtown Lakeland and are a historically significant aspect of Florida's City Beautiful movement. Designed between 1890 and 1930, this area has been carefully revitalized by stabilizing the walkway, restoring the lights and balustrades and adding art pieces. The park also contains Hollis Garden and the Barnett Family Park and Swan Lake.
Address: 121 S Lake Ave. Lakeland FL USA 33801
|
| |
|
|
