Youth Sports

Lakeland Xpress Athletics is an 8,000 sq ft, air-conditioned sports facility. We offer recreational and competitive all-star cheerleading programs, cheerleading classes, tumbling classes, after school program, summer camps, holiday camps, Parent – Tot classes and more!

Lakeland Xpress is dedicated to providing a safe, healthy, and fun-filled environment where children are sure to learn, grow, and create lifetime memories. We take pride in teaching teamwork, sportsmanship, self-esteem, & confidence to children in a motivating and X-citing atmosphere.  Our gym is full of experienced professionals and positive role models – with USASF certified coaches and passionate volunteers, who share a love for children and CHEERLEADING!! Check website for full description of programs and scheduled classes days/hours.

Adventures Archery in Lakeland has an indoor archery range that features 20 lanes – 12 for adults and 8 for children. Rental equipment is available. (Note that children must be able to shoot completely unassisted. ALL children under the age of 18 years MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times).
Private lessons and group classes are also available at Adventures Archery for ages 5 & up.

AMF Lakeland Lanes offers best-in-class bowling and awesome anytime fun with 36 all-star lanes, billiards, an on-site Pro Shop, and an interactive arcade packed with exhilarating games! Perfect for casual outings, after-work gatherings, birthday parties, and corporate events.

The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team was started by former waterskiers from Cypress Gardens Theme Park who want to pass on their show skiing legacy to the next generation. The team works closely with the city of Winter Haven to perform shows at Martin Luther King Park on Lake Silver.

Entertainment experience that includes 40 lanes of bowling, a Game Zone, laser tag arena, contemporary food menu + full bar. Offering birthday parties, leagues, youth bowling lessons, and more. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free during the summer.

Galindo Tennis offers a progressive training philosophy that was designed to properly develop players of all ages and skill levels. Our Junior Development program is designed for children ages 5 – 12 while our High Performance program caters to children ages of 13 – 18. For players who want personal training, we also offer Private Lessons. All of our Junior Programs run year round.

Beginners & Intermediates Welcome! Fall & Spring Seasons offered.

Need help preparing for college/ high school soccer, or getting ready for your club/ rec season? Private and group soccer trainer for ages 3+, contact me for rates.  Come train with me I can help, I played D1 college soccer, was a starter, lead goal scorer and I passed every fitness test I ever had to do!

HP Sports leagues are dedicated to building self-esteem, developing friendships, and learning the physical and mental fundamentals of the game. Offering Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball. Ages 3 – 17.

Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy, mind and body for all. Our facility features: Wellness Center, Weight Room, Sauna, 25-Meter Outdoor Heated Pool, Swim Lessons, Covered Outdoor Basketball Court, Group Exercise Studio, Group Cycle Room, Childcare for gym visits, Softball Field, Daycare Center (Before/After School, Preschool, VPK), and more.

Youth soccer age 4-12 years old. Youth track 4-17 years old. Basketball 3rd grade to 8th grade.

Recreational youth baseball organization for boys and girls from ages 4 -15 years old. Fall season includes 2 weeknight games, Spring Season includes one weeknight game and one Saturday game. Games are played at Peterson Park (age 4-10) and Lake Bonny/Fletcher Park (age 11-15). Buddy Ball League is for boys and girls with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, ages 5 and up.

Youth Coed Flag Football program powered by Under Armour. Grades K-8.

Come out for this free family friendly water ski show on Sunday afternoons. Visit the website for dates of shows and opportunities to join us! We have been show skiing for the Lakeland community since 1949 on beautiful Lake Hollingsworth.

N Zone Sports leagues provide parents and children with the ultimate youth sports experience. For players, we focus on equal play and learning values whereas our goal for our parents is to provide a simple and convenient experience that doesn’t require them to sacrifice tons of their time.

No Limits offers youth sports for players ages 3-17 in soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, and cheer. Come an experience youth sports with No Limits!!!

40 Synthetic Lanes with automatic bumpers
Automatic Scoring
Game Room with 7 Pool Tables and Juke Box
NEW LED Cosmic Lights every Friday & Saturday Night

Riptide Aquatics is a year-round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills.

Saints Sports League open to age 5-12 at All Saints Academy in Winter Haven. Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball and Volleyball will be offered year round. Go to www.allsaintsacademy.com/sports to register or call Jason Smith at 863-293-5980 ext 2311.

For over 50 years, the YMCA has been the only cause-driven wellness center in our area to offer programming for the whole family that focuses on the spirit, mind and body. Facilities include: a weight room, a gym for basketball and exercise classes, an indoor swimming pool, locker rooms, racquetball courts, a craft room, childcare facility, group exercise room, gymnastics center, and more. Programs include swim lessons, sports leagues for kids and adults, childcare, after school care, group fitness classes, and much more.

YMCA Par 3, Home of The First Tee of Lakeland. home to a 9-hole, Par 3 course with a large Driving Range and 3 practice greens. Offering golf instruction for ages 5 & up, including adults. The Adaptive Golf Program (ages 8 and up) is a specifically designed golf instructional program for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

Kelly Recreation Complex is a 30,000+ square foot facility that provides a variety of features and offers the residents of Lakeland (and visitors) access to a diverse selection of recreation activities.
Programs offered at Kelly Rec include pre-ballet for kids, adult dance classes (latin, swing, belly dance, line dance, salsa), martial arts, basketball, chess, sewing, guitar, etiquette, and more.
Check the website for a full listing of classes – http://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/parks-recreation/kelly-recreation-complex/

Simpson Park Community Center Features:
Two (2) multipurpose rooms
Game room
Kitchen
Separate men’s & women’s weight rooms
Study hall facility
Computer center
Spacious gymnasium which houses two full-size basketball courts
Tennis court
Two (2) basketball courts
Playground
Softball field (newly renovated)

This indoor/outdoor facility allows the Parks and Recreation Department the opportunity to provide comprehensive recreation programming to suit the varied needs and interests of the North Lakeland Community. Instructional classes, sports leagues, recreational play, fitness and special event programming ensure constant activities.

Parks and Recreation scan cards are required for all activities and classes. Due to limited enrollment, pre-registration and pre-payment is recommended and sometimes required for classes.

Simpson Park Pool is also located at the Community Center and is open seasonally from late Spring through early Fall. Visit https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/parks-recreation/swimming-pools/ for operating hours and dates on the pool.