{"id":39217,"date":"2020-10-16T11:31:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T15:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/?p=39217"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:42:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T20:42:33","slug":"bike-trails-lakeland-polk-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/bike-trails-lakeland-polk-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike Trails for Families in Lakeland and Polk County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Are you looking for a bike trail in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale or Polk County? If you’ve got a bike trailer or a way to transport bikes, we’ve got a list of the best bike trails for families and kids. Below you’ll find paved bike paths, mountain bike trails, AND a list of bike shops in case you’re looking for a new bike or need a repair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’re looking for a paved path for a family bike ride, need a grassy field and short bike trail for your little one to learn to ride a bike, or you enjoy the challenge of mountain bike trails and rough terrain, you can find a great bike trail right here close to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While many of these trails are multi-use paths where you can also go for a walk or run, we have a separate guide to Walking Trails and Paved Paths<\/strong><\/a> you might want to check out, as well as a list of Hiking Trails in Polk County<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n “A bicycle rider or passenger<\/span> who is under 16 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet that is properly fitted and is fastened securely upon the passenger\u2019s head by a strap and that meets the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets.” (F.S. 316.2065)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Below you’ll find the best bike trails in Polk County. These are multi-use paved trails that are popular for biking, but they also work as a paved trail for running, walking, or as a stroller path. Paved trails are ideal for biking with kids – they are typically nice and wide and are located away from the roadway so you don’t have to worry about passing vehicles. We’ve included both long-distance bike trails<\/span> (2+ miles) as well as shorter paved bike paths<\/span> in local parks. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFlorida Bike Helmet Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Paved Bike Trails in Polk County<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n