Circle B Bar Preserve

Nature reserve and home to part of the Alligator Alley trail. Home to a wide variety of plants and animals, and is a great destination for hiking, cycling, and bird watching. 

​Address: 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL 33803

Colt Creek State Park ​

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/colt-creek-state-park
Beautiful recreation facility for hiking, biking, horseback riding, paddling, and glamping.
Address: 16000 State Rte 471, Lakeland, FL 33809

Halloway Park

https://lakelandgov.net/hollowaypark
A nature reserve home to native vegetation, trees, and wildlife. Popular facilities include a disc-golf course and an elite series grass running trails. 
​Address: 2402 Holloway Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

Lake Parker Park

Lake Parker Park - https://lakelandgov.net/LakeParkerPark
One of the largest freshwater fishing lakes in Lakeland, FL. Kid friendly and an ideal setting for bird watchers, walkers, hikers, and bikers.
​Address: 820 E Robson St, Lakeland, FL 33805

Lakeland Highlands Scrub

https://www.polk-county.net/park/lakeland-highlands-scrub/
Unique conservation area home to the largest remaining contiguous tract of the historic Lakeland Ridge. Recommended activities include hiking. 
​Address: 6998 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813