Central Florida is home to both polished, meticulously manicured garden attractions and city parks with splash pads, playground equipment and picnic tables. Families can enjoy both since wide-open spaces offer many ways for kids to explore and burn off energy in relaxed environments.
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Below you will find a nice mix of gardens and parks throughout Polk County.
Relax, unwind and be inspired by nature when you tour this botanical display garden set in a neo-classical architectural environment complete with public art, water fountains and flowerbeds.
Phone: 863-834-2280
Address: 702 E Orange St
Lakeland, FL 33801
Bok Tower Gardens’ Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden offers a safe place for exploration with many opportunities for young children to connect with nature.
Phone: 863-676-1408
Address: 1151 Tower Blvd
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Your kids will love Lake Eva Park’s large playground, water park and community pool. The centerpiece of the playground is a wet/dry play area, splash pad and a zero-depth entry lagoon pool.
Phone: 863-421-3700
Address: 555 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
Lakeland has an "inclusive play experience," a term used to describe non-traditional play areas. Common Ground Park allows kids of varying disabilities and abilities to play together side-by-side.
Email: lakemirrorrentals@lakelandgov.net
Phone: 863-834-2233
Address: 1000 E Edgewood Dr
Lakeland, FL 33803
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort has taken great care to preserve the soul of the park – the historic gardens established on the grounds of its Cypress Gardens predecessor more than 75 years ago.
Email: LLFinfo@LEGOLAND.com
Phone: 877-350-5346
Address: 1 Legoland Way
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Explore gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted when you visit Bok Tower Gardens. The gardens surround the neo-Gothic 205-foot Singing Tower carillon. Daily concerts begin at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Email: info@boktower.org
Phone: 863-676-1408
Address: 1151 Tower Blvd
Lake Wales, FL 33853
A local favorite near downtown Lakeland, this park has something for every child including climbing structures, splash pad, labyrinth and play areas with activities for children as young as toddlers.
Phone: 863-834-2280
Address: 830 E Orange St
Lakeland, FL 33801
This park features playground equipment for children of all ages. Swing sets, bench swings, MegaTower, Tot area and more. Restrooms and drinking fountains are available.
Phone: 863-965-5530
Address: 200 E Park St
Auburndale, FL 33823
The Splash Pad at Trailhead Park is a new amenity for families to enjoy together. This space has two first-come first-serve shaded picnic tables areas, an on-site bathroom and is open year-round.
Phone: 863-291-5600
Address: 301 Avenue G NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
The focal point of the play area is a pirate ship with a ship’s bow, wood-grain details and bold color scheme. Kids can take turns as the captain steering the ship’s wheel toward lucrative bounty.
Phone: 863-834-2233
Address: 910 Granada St
Lakeland, FL 33805