LAKELAND, FL (April 28, 2025) | The City of Lakeland will honor the legacy of John Rodda with the dedication of the John Rodda Sports Complex at Lake Crago Park during a ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
LAKELAND, FL (April 28, 2025) | The City of Lakeland will honor the legacy of John Rodda with the dedication of the John Rodda Sports Complex at Lake Crago Park during a ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
LAKELAND, FL – Get ready to make a splash at the first-ever Polar Plunge at Simpson Park Pool on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. This exciting new event invites thrill-seekers to dive into the chilly waters and be part of a tradition in the making!
LAKELAND, FL (January 14, 2025) –|The Lakeland Public Library, located at 100 Lake Morton Drive, will be temporarily closed for three days from Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29, 2025. During the closure, staff will be relocating Youth Services collections and furniture back into the building from an offsite location.
LAKELAND, FL (January 2, 2025) – The City of Lakeland is excited to announce the 47th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 18, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM. This year’s theme, "Unity Through Diversity," will bring together over 100 participants in a celebration of Dr. King’s legacy of equality and unity.
LAKELAND, FL (February 1, 2024) | All are invited to celebrate Black History Month at the annual Black History Festival at Jackson Park on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be many artisan vendors, food trucks, activities, entertainment and much more for families to enjoy.
The City of Lakeland is looking for input from the community regarding the operations of Woodlake Park.
LAKELAND, FL (August 8, 2023) | The City of Lakeland’s eLibrary South located at Lake Miriam Square (4740 South Florida Avenue) will close Saturday, September 2, 2023.
LAKELAND, FL (August 4, 2023) – Common Ground Park will close August 21st through August 25th for necessary tree work.
LAKELAND, FL (July 27, 2023) | The Lakeland City Commission recently put plans in place to start a Lakeland Youth Council for the upcoming school year.
LAKELAND, FL (April 11, 2023) | The boardwalk and small fishing pier at Peterson Park are currently closed until further notice. The structures have deteriorated over time and City staff has deemed the structures unsafe.