In Lakeland, you can find nature all around. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to spend some time reflecting or a more active environment where you can explore and discover new sights. Our lakes and parks offer many opportunities to enjoy nature, like hiking trails, fishing spots, golf courses, botanical gardens, and picnic areas.

Nature Guide

Parks:

Allen Kryger Overlook Park    
Conveniently located a stroll away from Lake Mirror and Lakeland business community this outdoor space offers a place of peace and serenity around the water fountain.  

Address: 108 S. Massachusetts Ave. Lakeland, Fl 33801
Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

Barnett Family Park / Sunflower Preschool Playground
Kids of all ages can cool-off in the splash-pad, enjoy two-playgrounds within steps from Lake Mirror and the promenade. 

Address: 730 E. Orange St., Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863-834-2280
Hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Bonnet Springs Park
Our Central Park of Central Florida! Experience 186 acres of native gardens, butterflies, and birds. Stroll among the oak trees on the canopy walk, visit the Florida nature center, the Children’s Museum and much more! 

Address: 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815 
Phone: 863-413-0652
Hours: 6:00am to Dusk 

Circle B Bar Reserve
Take a quiet walk-in nature at Circle B Bar Reserve. Explore 1267 acres of a distinct ecosystem, you might even catch a glimpse of an alligator.

Address: 4399 Winter Lake Road (SR 540) Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863- 534-7377
Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during standard time and from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. during daylight-saving time.

Common Ground Park & Playground
Experience Lakelands first inclusive play experience where children of varying abilities and disabilities are able to play together. 

Address:1000 E Edgewood Dr (at Buckingham Ave) Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: 864-834-2233
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 8 AM - Dusk 
                Wednesday: 10 AM - Dusk

Dobbins Park
A unique park to experience the kid friendly zipline! Ten acres of playground fun, a bike-repair shop and much more.  

Address: 514 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: 863-834-6035
Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

Douglas M. Cook Park 
Northside of town, the 18-acre community park offers lighted multipurpose sports fields, basketball court, playground, walking-trails, concession stand and dog park.

Address: 955 Wedgewood Estates Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida 33809
Phone: 863-834-2277
Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Hollis Gardens
A botanical display of 10-thousand ornamental variety of shrubs, native trees and beautiful flowers overlooking Lake Mirror. 

Address: 702 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801    
Phone: 863-834-2280
Hours: Sunday, Tuesday to Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm
                Friday and Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm 
                Closed on Monday 

Holloway Park
Run freely on 362 acres of nature preserve and trails! An elite 3k, 5k, 8k and 10k grass running trails in addition to 18-hole disc golf course. Dogs are allowed on leash. A true experience of a myriad of native vegetation and a bird sanctuary.  

Address: 2402 Holloway Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803 
Phone: 863-255-2067
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7:00am to 7:00pm

Hunt Foundation Park
A family playground for toddlers and older kids, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer, baseball and football fields, and much more.  

Address: 2020 Duff Road, Lakeland, Florida 33810
Phone: 863-534-6000
Hours: Everyday 5:00am to 10:00pm

Lake Crago 
Lake Crago is home to the Lake Crago Recreation Complex which holds an educational amphitheater, classrooms and Lakeland’s first public canoeing and kayaking facility.  

Address: 525 Lake Crago Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805 |
Phone:  863.834.2215
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 5:00pm 

Lake Mirror
Lake Mirror and Frances Langford Promenade are a must see! The stunning architecture, historical sites, gardens, and swans are the perfect background for walking, running or strolling around the lake. 

Address: 121 S. Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863-834-2280
Hours: Office- Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm 

Lake Hollingsworth 
Centrally located the 358-acre lake is home to a diverse bird population, a 2.9-mile loop paved pathway, across from Florida Southern College’s Frank Lloyd Wright building collection. A popular spot for biking, running, and boat/ waterski events.  

Address: 920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. 
Phone: 863-834-2233
Hours: Everyday Dawn to Dusk 

Lake Morton 
Home to our Lakeland’s beloved swans and a sanctuary to hundreds of birds including egrets, herons, ducks, etc. Centrally located just south of downtown. 

Address: Lake Morton Dr. 
Phone: 863-834-2277
Hours: Everyday Dawn to Dusk

Lake Parker Park
A community park expanding 88-acre featuring 3.5mile loop trail, boat ramp, boat trailer parking, pickleball courts and abundance of forest and picnic areas.  
 
Address: 910 Granada St, Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 863-834-2233
Hours: 6:30am to Dusk 

Lakeland Skate Park at Fletcher Park 
Fletcher Park at Lake Bonny offers playgrounds, bike trails, skating areas divided into 4-main skating sections for skateboards, inline skaters, and non-motorized scooters only.

Address: 800 Bartow Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801 
Phone: 863-843-2233
Hours: Everyday 10:00am to 8:00pm

Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park
A place to pause, reflect and honor our nations veterans of multiple wars. Beautifully maintained.

Address: Lake Beulah Drive, Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: 863-834-2277
Hours: Everyday Dawn to Dusk

Loyce Harpe Park 
Loyce Harpe Park is home to multiuse fields, little league baseball and softball fields in addition to bicycling, disc golf, mountain biking, skate park, boat launching site and much more. 

Address: 500 W Carter Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813
Phone: 863-534-6911
Hours: Everyday 5:00am to 10:00pm

Munn Park/ Historic District
Munn Park is the heart of Downtown Lakeland. Take a seat on one of the park benches and have lunch or enjoy one of our many markets throughout the year. 

Address: 210 E Main St. 
Phone: 863-834-2280
Hours: Everyday Dawn to Dusk

Westside Park
Address: 1800 Oakhill St, Lakeland, Fl 33815 
Phone: 863-834-2280
Hours: Everyday Dawn to Dusk

Woodlake Park
Woodlake Park offers an exciting train themed playground along with tennis and pickle ball courts. 
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Address: 3415 New Jersey Road, Lakeland, Florida 33803
Phone: 863-834-2233
Hours: Everyday Dawn to Dusk

Dog Parks: 

Dog Leg Woods Park  
Address: 3326 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: 863-834-2233
Hours: Everyday Dawn to Dusk
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Douglas M. Cook Park
Address:​ 955 Wedgewood Estates Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: 863-834-2233
Hours: Everyday Dawn to Dusk   

Lake Crago 
Address:​ 525 Lake Crago Dr. Lakeland, 33805
Phone: 863-834-2233
Hours: Everyday 7:00am -7:00pm    

Loyce Harpe Park
Address: 500 W Carter Rd. Mulberry, 33860
Phone: 863-534-6911
Hours: 5:00am to 10:00pm ​