Lakeland, Polk County, FL

Places to go in Lakeland

17 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Barnett Family Park

Outdoors

Barnett Family Park

City park offering a playground with a splash pad, labyrinth, covered picnic area & restrooms.

730 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA

Bonnet Springs Park

Outdoors

Bonnet Springs Park

400 Bonnet Spgs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA

Bonnet Springs Park Welcome Center

Outdoors

Bonnet Springs Park Welcome Center

400 Bonnet Spgs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA

Circle B Bar Reserve

Outdoors

Circle B Bar Reserve

Scenic reserve offering a lake & trails for fishing, biking & birdwatching, plus a discovery center.

4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA

Colt Creek State Park

Outdoors

Colt Creek State Park

Wilderness area on 5,000+ wildlife-filled acres for various recreations, fishing & backpack camping.

16000 State Rte 471, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA

Dobbins Park

Outdoors

Dobbins Park

This 10-acre park features a playground, a bike-repair station, picnic tables & benches.

514 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA

Edgewood Park

Outdoors

Edgewood Park

1000 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA

Hernandos Landing Rotary Playground at Lake Parker Park

Outdoors

Hernandos Landing Rotary Playground at Lake Parker Park

910 Granada St, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA

Hollis Garden

Outdoors

Hollis Garden

Lakefront botanical garden featuring neoclassical architecture, fountains & a variety of plants.

702 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA

Holloway Park

Outdoors

Holloway Park

This 362-acre recreational area & nature preserve features cross-country trails & wildlife viewing.

2402 Holloway Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA

Lake Morton

Outdoors

Lake Morton

This lake with a tranquil atmosphere is known for its waterfowl such as swans, geese & ducks.

Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA

Lake Parker Park

Outdoors

Lake Parker Park

The park offers picnic pavilions, a playground & tennis courts, plus biking/hiking trails & fishing.

910 Granada St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA

Lake Parker Park

Outdoors

Lake Parker Park

820 E Robson St, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA

Loyce E. Harpe Park

Outdoors

Loyce E. Harpe Park

Softball & little league fields, a bike trail & soccer fields at a community park & dog park.

300 W Carter Rd, Mulberry, FL 33860, USA

Munn Park

Outdoors

Munn Park

Longtime city park with big trees & green spaces, plus fountains, a memorial & benches.

210 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA

Peterson Park

Outdoors

Peterson Park

Popular park with boardwalks along a scenic lake, plus a baseball diamond & picnic pavilion.

3700 Cleveland Heights Blvd #0215, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA

Polk's Nature Discovery Center

Outdoors

Polk's Nature Discovery Center

4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA