Things To Do
Things To Do In Lakeland
There are lots of FREE things to do in Lakeland. Here is a list of our hometown favorites:
Bonnet Springs Park
Walk paths, walk trails, elevated tree canopy trail, butterfly house, playgrounds and a tree house. There is no entry fee and a free shuttle to help you get around this expansive 168-acre park.
Lake Hollingsworth
3-mile walk path. Beautiful views with interesting architecture. Public parking is located on the south side of the lake.
Florida Southern College is on the north side of the lake, and features 13 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. You can see several buildings from the road. Tours are available for those who are architecturally interested.
Lake Morton
Featuring Lakeland's Famous Black Swans
White swans, geese, ducks and other migratory birds.
There is parking on the south side of the lake near the back swans.
You can also park at the Lakeland Library and walk across the street to the lake.
Bring some romaine lettuce and meet some feathered friends.
Lloyds of Lakeland
Expensive antique store featuring two floors of vintage collectibles. Even if you're not into antiques, it is a fun place to explore all things from the past.
Downtown Lakeland Art Trail
Visit Lakelandgov.net for the map and interactive walking tour of art sculptures with a few blocks.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Top 10 art museums on Florida. Extensive collection of contemporary and modern art, Pre-Columbian, Asia, European and American Decorative art. Closed on Mondays.
Parlor Donuts
Famous Layered Doughnuts
Large enough to split but you are not going to want to share yours! Open until 3 pm.
Kids activities
Bonnet Springs Park
Common Ground Playground
Barnett Family Park with Splash pad and playground
Lake Parker Park with Zip lines and a pirate ship
Exploration V Children's Museum ($20.00)
3 floors of interactive exhibits & educational games