{"id":39274,"date":"2020-10-16T11:46:13","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T15:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/?p=39274"},"modified":"2024-02-14T22:19:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T03:19:16","slug":"outdoor-activities-lakeland-polk-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/outdoor-activities-lakeland-polk-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Activities Guide: Things to Do in Lakeland + Polk County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you searching for outdoor things to do in Lakeland and Polk County? Whether you prefer hiking, water sports, biking, mini-golf, animal adventures, playgrounds, or just somewhere to get outside, this list has outdoor activities for all ages.  With year-round sunshine and plenty of warm days, we have an abundance of things to do outdoors in Florida. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-global-color-32182-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Popular Outdoor Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-image-box ugb-image-box ugb-f15ca7d ugb-image-box--v4 ugb-image-box--columns-3 ugb-image-box--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-f15ca7d .ugb-image-box__box{border-radius:0px !important}.ugb-f15ca7d .ugb-image-box__item{height:250px !important}.ugb-f15ca7d .ugb-image-box__item1 .ugb-image-box__image{background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bike-Paths-Lakeland-Polk-County-700x350.jpg)}.ugb-f15ca7d .ugb-image-box__item2 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!important}.ugb-f15ca7d.ugb-image-box{align-items:center}}@media screen and (-ms-high-contrast:active),screen and (-ms-high-contrast:none){.ugb-f15ca7d.ugb-image-box{height:250px}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-f15ca7d > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-bottom:60px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item1 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"BikE Trails\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">BikE Trails<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/bike-trails-lakeland-polk-county\/\" title=\"BikE Trails\" aria-label=\"BikE Trails\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item2 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Hiking Trails + NATURE PRESERVES\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">Hiking Trails + NATURE PRESERVES<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/hiking-trails-polk-county\/\" title=\"Hiking Trails + NATURE PRESERVES\" aria-label=\"Hiking Trails + NATURE PRESERVES\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item3 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Paved Trails\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">Paved Trails<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/walking-trails-lakeland-polk-county\/\" title=\"Paved Trails\" aria-label=\"Paved Trails\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-image-box ugb-image-box ugb-cf96c5a ugb-image-box--v4 ugb-image-box--columns-3 ugb-image-box--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-cf96c5a .ugb-image-box__box{border-radius:0px !important}.ugb-cf96c5a .ugb-image-box__item{height:250px !important}.ugb-cf96c5a .ugb-image-box__item1 .ugb-image-box__image{background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Rotary-Playground-Lake-Parker-Lakeland-Play-e1499919916770-525x700.jpg)}.ugb-cf96c5a .ugb-image-box__item2 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.ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{justify-content:center !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item1 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"SHADED Playgrounds\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">SHADED Playgrounds<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/lakeland-playgrounds-with-shade\/\" title=\"SHADED Playgrounds\" aria-label=\"SHADED Playgrounds\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item2 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"All Playgrounds\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">All Playgrounds<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/lakeland-playgrounds\/\" title=\"All Playgrounds\" aria-label=\"All Playgrounds\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item3 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Murals\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">Murals<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/murals-in-lakeland-florida\/\" title=\"Murals\" aria-label=\"Murals\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-image-box ugb-image-box ugb-21278c7 ugb-image-box--v4 ugb-image-box--columns-3 ugb-image-box--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__box{border-radius:0px !important}.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__item{height:250px !important}.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__item1 .ugb-image-box__image{background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Canoe-Kayak-Central-Florida-2-700x350.jpg)}.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__item2 .ugb-image-box__image{background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Picnic-in-Lakeland.jpg)}.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__item3 .ugb-image-box__image{background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Outdoor-Dining-in-Lakeland-Winter-Haven.jpg)}.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__item:not(:hover) .ugb-image-box__overlay{opacity:0.4 !important}.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__item:hover .ugb-image-box__overlay-hover{opacity:0.7 !important}.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__title{font-size:26px !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;letter-spacing:0.5px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-block-content{column-gap:12px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-21278c7.ugb-image-box{margin-top:12px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:768px){.ugb-21278c7 .ugb-image-box__item{height:150px !important}.ugb-21278c7 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{justify-content:center !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item1 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Canoe + Kayak\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">Canoe + Kayak<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/canoe-rentals-kayak-tours-central-florida\/\" title=\"Canoe + Kayak\" aria-label=\"Canoe + Kayak\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item2 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"PICNIC SPOTS\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">PICNIC SPOTS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/places-to-picnic-in-lakeland\/\" title=\"PICNIC SPOTS\" aria-label=\"PICNIC SPOTS\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item3 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Outdoor Dining\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">Outdoor Dining<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/outdoor-dining-lakeland-winter-haven\/\" title=\"Outdoor Dining\" aria-label=\"Outdoor Dining\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-image-box ugb-image-box ugb-9c230c9 ugb-image-box--v4 ugb-image-box--columns-3 ugb-image-box--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__box{border-radius:0px !important}.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__item{height:250px !important}.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__item1 .ugb-image-box__image{background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Open-Fields-and-Parks-in-Lakeland.jpg)}.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__item2 .ugb-image-box__image{background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Summer-Splash-Pads-Public-Pools-Near-Me.jpg)}.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__item3 .ugb-image-box__image{background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/strawberry-picking-near-me-Plant-City-FL.jpg)}.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__item:not(:hover) .ugb-image-box__overlay{opacity:0.4 !important}.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__item:hover .ugb-image-box__overlay-hover{opacity:0.7 !important}.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__title{font-size:26px !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;letter-spacing:0.5px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-block-content{column-gap:12px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-9c230c9.ugb-image-box{margin-top:12px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:768px){.ugb-9c230c9 .ugb-image-box__item{height:150px !important}.ugb-9c230c9 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{justify-content:center !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item1 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Parks + OPEN FIELDS\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">Parks + OPEN FIELDS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/parks-with-open-fields-lakeland\/\" title=\"Parks + OPEN FIELDS\" aria-label=\"Parks + OPEN FIELDS\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item2 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"POOLS + SPLASH PADS\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">POOLS + SPLASH PADS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/pools-splash-pads-lakeland-polk-county\/\" title=\"POOLS + SPLASH PADS\" aria-label=\"POOLS + SPLASH PADS\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__item ugb-image-box__item3 ugb-image-box__box ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"U-PICK FARMS\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__box ugb-image-box__overlay-hover\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-image-box__content\"><div class=\"ugb-image-box__header\"><h2 class=\"ugb-image-box__title\">U-PICK FARMS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><a class=\"ugb-image-box__overlay-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/u-pick-farms\/\" title=\"U-PICK FARMS\" aria-label=\"U-PICK FARMS\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-global-color-32182-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Lakeland + Polk County&#8217;s Best Outdoor Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these family-friendly things to do outdoors in Lakeland and Polk County where you can enjoy the fresh air and open spaces and the kids can have fun. Let the outdoor adventures begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go for a Nature Hike<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore a new trail or visit your favorite shaded hiking spot. We&#8217;ve got a list of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/hiking-trails-polk-county\/\">outdoor hiking trails in Polk County<\/a><\/strong> including local favorites spots like Circle B, Holloway Park, Colt Creek State Park, and Lakeland Highlands Scrub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a new Walking Path<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a place to walk in Lakeland with a stroller or somewhere you can walk on a paved trail? If you prefer to stay on even ground, <strong><a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/walking-trails-lakeland-polk-county\/\">these paved walking paths and scenic trails<\/a><\/strong> are a great place to get some exercise, go for a run, rollerblade, or just take a leisurely stroll to enjoy being outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take a Family Bike Ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got a bike trailer or a way to transport bikes, we&#8217;ve got a list of <strong><a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/bike-trails-lakeland-polk-county\/\">the best bike trails for families and kids<\/a><\/strong>. Our list includes places to learn to ride a bike, paved bike paths, mountain bike trails, AND a list of bike shops in case you&#8217;re looking for a new bike or need a repair.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paddle the day away in a kayak or canoe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating down a river or exploring the coast of Florida in a kayak is the perfect way to spend a day when the weather is beautiful. With plenty of lakes, rivers, coastlines, and springs only 1-2 hours from Lakeland, we found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/canoe-rentals-kayak-tours-central-florida\/\">15 amazing spots to rent a kayak or book a tour<\/a><\/strong>, including 3 right here in the Lakeland area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a truly unique water adventure, book a <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/florida-clear-kayak-tours\/\"><strong>clear kayak tour on Florida&#8217;s coast<\/strong><\/a> or at a natural spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Canoe-Kayak-Central-Florida-700x350.jpg\" alt=\"Canoe Kayak Central Florida\" class=\"wp-image-35199\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enjoy Lakeland&#8217;s Outdoor Murals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go on a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/murals-in-lakeland-florida\/\">Mural Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; we&#8217;ve got a list and map of 19+ amazing murals in Lakeland. Whether you are looking for a selfie wall, an Instagram background, or just enjoy seeing these works of public art, the entire family will have fun trying to pick your favorite mural in Lakeland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/murals-in-lakeland-florida\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Murals-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg\" alt=\"Murals-Lakeland-Florida\" class=\"wp-image-39156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Murals-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Murals-Lakeland-Florida-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Murals-Lakeland-Florida-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Murals-Lakeland-Florida-240x120.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Murals-Lakeland-Florida.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play a round of disc golf (Frisbee Golf)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recently discovered disc golf and LOVED it! We played at <strong><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/listing\/loyce-harpe-park-or-carter-road-park\/\">Hidden Oaks Disc Golf&nbsp;Course at Loyce E. Harpe Park<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp; Follow the road as far back as you can drive to find the course. Everyone who can throw a frisbee can play disc golf. I know there are official Frisbee Golf rules, but we did our own thing with the only object to get the frisbee to the end target. One important thing we learned the hard way is that everyone needs their own frisbee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Disc-Golf-Lakeland-394x700.jpg\" alt=\"Disc Golf Lakeland\" class=\"wp-image-35222\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cool down at a Splash Pad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/pools-splash-pads-lakeland-polk-county\/\">Winter Haven Splash Pad<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/pools-splash-pads-lakeland-polk-county\/\"><strong>Lakeland Splash Pad<\/strong><\/a> are open year round. Get more information as well as a list of other places to play in the water in the Tampa area, in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/pools-splash-pads-lakeland-polk-county\/\">Splash Pad Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go Swimming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pools in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Lake Eva in Haines City are open for recreational swimming. Some pools are only open seasonally, but others are open year round! Get the details in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/pools-splash-pads-lakeland-polk-county\/\">Swimming Pools Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/lake-eva-water-park\/\"><strong>Lake Eva Water Park<\/strong><\/a> has something for all ages! Toddlers and younger kids will enjoy the splash pad and water spray park, while older kids will have fun on the large slide and in the zero-depth entry lagoon pool with a water dump bucket. There is also a regular pool with an open swim area and swim lanes.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out a theme park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/peppa-pig-theme-park-florida\/\"><strong>Peppa Pig Theme Park<\/strong><\/a> and the LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Water Park right here in Polk County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peppa-Pig-Theme-Park-Roller-Coaster-3.jpg\" alt=\"Peppa Pig Theme Park Roller Coaster (3)\" class=\"wp-image-53317\" style=\"width:574px;height:323px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peppa-Pig-Theme-Park-Roller-Coaster-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peppa-Pig-Theme-Park-Roller-Coaster-3-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peppa-Pig-Theme-Park-Roller-Coaster-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peppa-Pig-Theme-Park-Roller-Coaster-3-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peppa-Pig-Theme-Park-Roller-Coaster-3-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enjoy a round of mini-golf<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/family-fun-center-of-lakeland\/\"><strong>Family Fun Center in Lakeland<\/strong><\/a> has an 18 hole outdoor miniature golf course with a lake and waterfall. Golfers of ALL ages will enjoy competing on each of the par 2 holes along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Family-Fun-Center-Mini-Golf-Lakeland-2-525x700.jpg\" alt=\"Family Fun Center Mini Golf Lakeland 2\" class=\"wp-image-35051\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See an outdoor movie<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.silvermoondrivein.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silvermoon Drive-In<\/a><\/strong> is a Lakeland favorite. Take chairs or a blanket, or simply pop your back hatch, and enjoy a movie at the drive-in. Check their website for this week&#8217;s movie schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play on a shaded playground<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Florida heat, especially during the summer, we prefer to visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/lakeland-playgrounds-with-shade\/\">Lakeland&#8217;s Shaded Playgrounds<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go on a Drive-Thru Safari<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/safari-wilderness-lakeland\/\">Safari Wilderness in Lakeland<\/a><\/strong>, you can get up close and personal with llamas, zebras, watsui cattle, water buffalo, and more. For a limited time they are offering a guided drive-thru safari tour where you can see and feed exotic animals from the comfort of your own vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Safari-Wilderness-Lakeland-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Safari-Wilderness-Lakeland-4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Safari-Wilderness-Lakeland-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Safari-Wilderness-Lakeland-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Safari-Wilderness-Lakeland-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Safari-Wilderness-Lakeland-4-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Safari-Wilderness-Lakeland-4-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Safari-Wilderness-Lakeland-4-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let your furry friend run free at a dog park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both you and your dog can enjoy fresh air at one of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/dog-parks\/\">7 local dog parks<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go on a picnic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a place to have a picnic? Pick one from our list of&nbsp;<strong><a class=\"_self cvplbd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/places-to-picnic-in-lakeland\/\" target=\"_self\">10 Places to Enjoy a Picnic in Lakeland.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit a U-Pick Farm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our favorite family friendly things to do in Lakeland is visit a U-Pick farm! Find out where you can <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/u-pick-strawberry-farms-lakeland-central-florida\/\"><strong>pick your own Strawberries<\/strong><\/a> (January &#8211; March), find a <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/u-pick-blueberries-lakeland\/\"><strong>U-Pick Blueberry Farm<\/strong><\/a> (March &#8211; May), or get <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/u-pick-peach-farms-lakeland-central-florida\/\">fresh-picked Florida Peaches<\/a> <\/strong>(April &#8211; May) right off the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"U Pick Blueberries Lakeland Florida (7)\" class=\"wp-image-18277\" style=\"width:525px;height:394px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/U-Pick-Blueberries-Lakeland-Florida-6.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit a working Farm or Petting Zoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help you find a farm in Central Florida where you can pet and feed farm animals. Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/petting-zoos-farm-animals\/\"><strong>petting zoos and animal farms<\/strong><\/a> where you can see cows, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, horses, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try Goat Yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga&#8230; But with goats! The general idea is that you participate in a yoga class while goats mill around you, nibble at you, and maybe even climb onto your back. There are multiple farms in Polk County where you can enjoy a <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/goat-yoga\/\"><strong>goat yoga<\/strong><\/a> session.<a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/safaris-zoos-in-florida\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dig for shark teeth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <strong><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/listing\/mulberry-phosphate-museum-2\/\">Mulberry Phosphate Museum<\/a><\/strong> to dig through the rock pile and look for shark&#8217;s teeth and fossils. Be sure to take a small shovel for digging, as well as a towel or something to sit\/kneel on. It is not shaded, but you go early morning or later in the day, the dragline bucket does create some shady areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Mulberry-Phosphate-Museum-Shark-Teeth-2-525x700.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry Phosphate Museum Shark Teeth (2)\" class=\"wp-image-35224\" style=\"width:394px;height:525px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Try your hand at Geocaching<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices (aka Smart Phones). Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Learn more on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">geocaching.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit a Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find fresh produce and local goods at one of the weekly Farmers Markets in Polk County. Not just limited to food, many of them also have handmade items and other unique booths to browse. Learn more about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/lakeland-farmers-market\/\">Lakeland Farmer&#8217;s Market in Downtown Lakeland<\/a><\/strong> or one of the other markets in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-farmers-markets\/\">Bartow, Winter Haven, and Lake Wales<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Bok Tower Gardens and Hammock Hollow Children\u2019s Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bok Tower is one of the most beautiful places in Polk County. Kids can explore in&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/bok-tower-gardens-hammock-hollow-childrens-garden\/\">Hammock Hollow Children\u2019s Garden<\/a>, <\/strong>then take a stroll to see the variety of flowers and vegitation, and be sure to get a photo in front of the Singing Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bok-Tower-Gardens-525x700.jpg\" alt=\"Bok Tower Gardens\" class=\"wp-image-35228\" style=\"width:394px;height:525px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fly a kite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use our list of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/parks-with-open-fields-lakeland\/\">Open Fields and Parks<\/a><\/strong> to find a large open field to fly a kite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn to Paddleboard or go on a Paddleboard Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paddleboardwinterhaven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paddleboard Winter Haven<\/a><\/strong> is ready to teach you how to use a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard). Lessons and tours are available on the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play a game of football, soccer or throw a Frisbee in an open field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lakeland has plenty of&nbsp;<strong><a class=\"_self cvplbd\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/parks-with-open-fields-lakeland\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Fields and Parks Where You Can Play Outdoors.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have a family paintball war<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See who can be the last man or woman standing on the paintball field. Local options include <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/paintball\/\"><strong>Central Florida Paintball<\/strong>, <strong>Off the Wall Adventures<\/strong>, and <strong>Mark &#8216;Em All Paintball<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go Fishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch largemouth bass on one of the many lakes in Polk County. Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/fishing\/\"><strong>Charter Fishing Trip<\/strong><\/a> to make the most of your day on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take an airboat tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a short drive from Lakeland, you can see Old Florida on an <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/airboat-tours\/\"><strong>airboat tour<\/strong><\/a>. Options include Captain Fred&#8217;s Airboat Tours, Alligator Cove Airboat Tours, and Alligator&#8217;s Unlimited Airboat Tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Zoos-in-Central-Florida-Safari-Near-You.jpg\" alt=\"Zoos in Central Florida Safari Near You\" class=\"wp-image-54232\" style=\"width:600px;height:300px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go to a Zoo, Safari, or see Exotic Animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Florida has an abundance of attractions where you can get up close and personal with <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/safaris-zoos-in-florida\/\"><strong>wild animals<\/strong><\/a>. Drive-thru safaris, zoo programs, private tours, exotic animal feedings, and more.<a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/aquariums-in-florida\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Lake-Hollingsworth-Lakeland-3-miles-525x700.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland 3 miles\" class=\"wp-image-35223\" style=\"width:394px;height:525px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Walk around Lake Morton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A trip to Lake Morton will show you why the swan is Lakeland&#8217;s famous icon! <strong><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/hiking-trails-polk-county\/\">Lake Morton<\/a><\/strong> is a great place to see a variety of birds, ducks, and graceful swans. At only 1 mile around with a wide grass bank, your entire family can enjoy a leisurely stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Walk around Lake Hollingsworth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can your kids handle a longer distance? At 3 miles around, <strong><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/walking-trails-lakeland-polk-county\/\">Lake Hollingsworth<\/a><\/strong> takes approximately 45 minutes to walk the full paved trail around the lake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play on the Race Cars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your engines and race on over to Lakeland\u2019s new car-themed playground at <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/john-mcgee-park-playground-lakeland\/\"><strong>John McGee Park<\/strong><\/a>. Your kiddos will love pretending to drive a car or truck, climb on tires, and run the gas pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/John-McGee-Park-Lakeland.jpg\" alt=\"John McGee Park Lakeland\" class=\"wp-image-55500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/John-McGee-Park-Lakeland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/John-McGee-Park-Lakeland-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/John-McGee-Park-Lakeland-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play like a Pirate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/rotary-playground-hernandos-landing-lake-parker-lakeland\/\">Rotary Playground at Hernando&#8217;s Landing<\/a><\/strong> on Lake Parker has a huge pirate ship as the main play structure! Other themed playgrounds include <strong>Common Ground<\/strong> (Fire Truck \/ Fire Station) and <strong>Woodlake Park<\/strong> (Train).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Rotary-Playground-Lake-Parker-Lakeland-Pirate-Ship-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"Rotary Playground Lake Parker Lakeland Pirate Ship\" class=\"wp-image-1634\" style=\"width:525px;height:394px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stop and smell the roses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroll through&nbsp;<a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lakelandgov.net\/departments\/parks-recreation\/hollis-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Hollis Garden<\/strong><\/a> and learn about the variety of flowers and plants there. Opens at 10am, closed Mondays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seasonal Outdoor Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for outdoor things to do that are seasonal? <\/strong>Check out our list of activities for <strong><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/spring-activities\/\">Spring<\/a>, <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/summer-activities-lakeland-polk-county\/\">Summer<\/a>, <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/fall-halloween-activities\">Fall + Halloween<\/a>, <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/holiday-christmas-events-lakeland\/\">Winter + Christmas<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Thing to Do Outdoors with Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1\" class=\"drts drts-main\"><div class=\"drts-view-entities-container drts-view-entities-container-masonry\" data-view-bundle-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-view-name=\"photo_grid\" data-view-url=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guides\/categories\/?settings_cache_id=62ced935792742fde3bdd216599b46ee&amp;sort=term_title\">\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entities-header drts-bs-mb-4\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"drts-view-entities drts-view-term-entities drts-view-entities-masonry\">\n    <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-view-masonry-container\" class=\"drts-view-entities-masonry-container\">\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-1091\" data-entity-id=\"1091\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Airboat-Tours-Central-Florida-700x350.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/airboat-tours\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/airboat-tours\/\" title=\"Airboat Tours\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-1091\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Airboat Tours<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-646\" data-entity-id=\"646\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Drive-Thru-Safari-Lakeland-1.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/animal-adventures\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/animal-adventures\/\" title=\"Animal Adventures\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-646\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Animal Adventures<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-1073\" data-entity-id=\"1073\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bike-Paths-Lakeland-Polk-County.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/bike-trails-walking-paths\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/bike-trails-walking-paths\/\" title=\"Bike Trails\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-1073\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Bike Trails<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-1088\" data-entity-id=\"1088\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bok-Tower-Gardens-700x350.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/gardens\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/gardens\/\" title=\"Botanical Gardens\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-1088\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Botanical Gardens<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-1087\" data-entity-id=\"1087\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Disc-Golf-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/disc-golf\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/disc-golf\/\" title=\"Disc Golf\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-1087\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Disc Golf<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-1090\" data-entity-id=\"1090\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Drive-In-Movies-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/drive-in-movie-theaters\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/drive-in-movie-theaters\/\" title=\"Drive-In Movies\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-1090\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Drive-In Movies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-1101\" data-entity-id=\"1101\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fishing-in-Central-Florida-700x350.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/fishing\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/fishing\/\" title=\"Fishing\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-1101\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Fishing<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-663\" data-entity-id=\"663\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hiking-Trails-in-Polk-County-Florida.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/parks-outdoor-activities\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/parks-outdoor-activities\/\" title=\"Hiking + Nature Preserves\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-663\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Hiking + Nature Preserves<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-654\" data-entity-id=\"654\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Horseback-Riding-700x350.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/horseback-riding-stables\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/horseback-riding-stables\/\" title=\"Horseback Riding\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-654\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Horseback Riding<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-659\" data-entity-id=\"659\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mini-Golf-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg);\" onclick=\"location.href='https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/mini-golf\/'; return false;\"> <\/div>\n<div data-name=\"group\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-group-1 drts-display-element-overlay drts-display-element-overlay-center  drts-display-element-no-header\" style=\"\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_term_title\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_term_title-1 drts-display-element-inlineable  drts-bs-font-weight-bold \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/mini-golf\/\" title=\"Mini Golf\" class=\" drts-entity-permalink drts-entity-659\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\">Mini Golf<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"drts-view-entity-container\">\n        <div id=\"drts-platform-render-6633ca8702f3e-1-term-1074\" data-entity-id=\"1074\" class=\"drts-entity drts-entity-term drts-display drts-display--summary-grid drts-display-default-summary\" data-type=\"term\" data-content-type=\"directory_category\" data-content-name=\"directory_dir_cat\" data-display-type=\"entity\" data-display-name=\"summary-grid\"><div data-name=\"entity_field_field_category_photo\" class=\"drts-display-element drts-display-element-entity_field_field_category_photo-1  drts-display-element-with-background drts-display-element-hover-effect drts-display-element-hover-zoom drts-display-element-hover-brighten drts-display-element-with-link\" 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