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Lakes in Lakeland, FL.

The City of Lakeland contains 38 named lakes and numerous smaller lakes. The wildlife around Lakeland's lakes are abundant. You may see birds like wood storks, herons, egrets, ducks, geese and the swans which have become Lakeland’s symbol.

Click on a pointer on the map below to explore the various points of interest in our community, or click on the name of an attraction in the list at the bottom for more information.

Lake Beulah

Lake Beulah is located near picturesque Downtown Lakeland. The historic Lakeland Center is located on its eastern shore & provides a scenic backdrop to Bicentennial Park, also located on Lake Beulah D.. More

Lake Bonny

At almost 371 acres, Lake Bonny is one of the larger lakes in Lakeland. There are multiple boat ramps along the shores of Lake Bonny as it is known for its recreational fishing & boating, bird watchin.. More

Lake Hollingsworth

This large urban lake, named for John Henry Hollingsworth, who lived here in the nineteenth century, has always provided surprises to visitors, and rest and recreation for locals. Often thought of as .. More

Lake Hunter

Lake Hunter, in Lakeland, is bordered by Sikes Boulevard to the west & Lake Hunter Drive to the east. This lake encompasses 94 acres and features boat ramps for recreational boating & fishing, a fitne.. More

Lake John

Lake John is a 96-acre body of water in South Lakeland. The lake provides a scenic backdrop to the very popular Cleveland Heights Golf Course & the beautiful Peterson Park. Public access to Lake John .. More

Lake Mirror & Promenade

Lake Mirror & its Promenade are considered the crown jewel of historic Downtown Lakeland. This community recreation area was the vision of Tom Appleyard, the manager of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerc.. More

Lake Morton

Although it is named Lake Morton, for Kentucky native John P. Morton, Lakeland residents know it is really "Swan Lake," where Lakeland's signature resident calls home. The majestic swans, the muse of.. More

Lake Wire

Lake Wire, located in historic downtown Lakeland, is a smaller lake spanning just less than 22 acres. A very scenic locale, Lake Wire is also a secondary home to Lakeland’s elegant swans; which are pr.. More

Tenoroc Fish Management Area

Located in northeast Lakeland, Tenoroc Fish Management Area is a 7,300-acre tract of land that was mined for phosphate until the mid-1970's. In 1982, Borden inc. donated this property to the State of .. More