Polk County Parks & Recreation

Polk County Parks & Recreation IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1. THIS SITE IS NOT MONITORED ON AN ONGOING BASIS.

POSTS TO OR FROM THIS PAGE MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, OR OTHER PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS.

Great news for local pet parents! The newly renovated DiOGi Dog Park at Loyce E. Harpe Park located at 300 W. Carter Roa...
09/11/2026

Great news for local pet parents! The newly renovated DiOGi Dog Park at Loyce E. Harpe Park located at 300 W. Carter Road in Mulberry is officially back open to the public. Come on out with your furry friend.

Registration is now closed for Polk County Parks and Recreation’s Letters from the North Pole. Thanks for participating.
09/08/2026

Registration is now closed for Polk County Parks and Recreation’s Letters from the North Pole. Thanks for participating.

Registration is now open for Polk County Parks and Recreation’s Letters From the North Pole.Register now at: https://lp....
09/08/2026

Registration is now open for Polk County Parks and Recreation’s Letters From the North Pole.

Register now at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6248tpp/lp/100a13b6-8bcc-4f6b-a7af-7f0d8487cabd

Registration Information:
- This program is intended for children up to the age of 12
- Registration is free but limited to 1,200 households
- Each household can include up to five children's names
- Children will receive a personalized letter and certificate from Santa’s helpers

Join us for Creative Threads Crochet Club, every first and third Wednesdays from October through December at the Wilfred...
09/07/2026

Join us for Creative Threads Crochet Club, every first and third Wednesdays from October through December at the Wilfred Smith Resource Center located at 135 Ave. Y NE in Winter Haven.

Starter threads will be provided at the Oct. 7 meeting. Participants will need to bring their own supplies for all future club meetings.

Space limited to 35 participants.

Must RSVP by calling Wilfred Smith Resource Center at (863) 298-7898.

Reminder— registration for Letters From the North Pole opens tomorrow. Keep your eyes peeled for the registration link, ...
09/07/2026

Reminder— registration for Letters From the North Pole opens tomorrow. Keep your eyes peeled for the registration link, which will be posted to our page at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Registration Information:
- This program is intended for children up to the age of 12
- Registration is free but limited to 1,200 households
- Each household can include up to five children's names
- Children will receive a personalized letter and certificate from Santa’s helpers

Mark your calendars! Polk County Parks and Recreation’s annual Letters From the North Pole returns! The friendly North P...
09/04/2026

Mark your calendars! Polk County Parks and Recreation’s annual Letters From the North Pole returns! The friendly North Pole staff are ready to begin writing their custom letters and certificates for the children of Polk County. Don’t miss out on this magical tradition.

Be sure to follow Polk County Parks and Recreation on Facebook to see when the registration link drops at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Registration Information:
- This program is intended for children up to the age of 12
- Registration is free but limited to 1,200 households
- Each household may include up to five children's names
- Children will receive a personalized letter and certificate from Santa’s helpers

Please call the Parks and Recreation office at 863-534-6911 for more information.

Teens can enjoy a free tie-dye night at the Medulla Resource Center featuring music, creative fun and take-home projects...
09/03/2026

Teens can enjoy a free tie-dye night at the Medulla Resource Center featuring music, creative fun and take-home projects. Supplies are free while they last, but you should wear clothes that can get messy.

⏰6 to 8 p.m.
🗓️Friday, Sept. 25
📍Medulla Resource Center
1049 Parker Road, Lakeland

For more information, please call (863) 647-4035.

Rec

Celebrate the special bond between generations at our grandparent’s brunch! Families are invited to enjoy a delicious b...
09/02/2026

Celebrate the special bond between generations at our grandparent’s brunch! Families are invited to enjoy a delicious brunch, quality time and fun activities designed to bring families together.

⏰11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🗓️Saturday, Sept. 12
📍Medulla Resource Center
1049 Parker Road, Lakeland

Free to join.
Space limited to 50 participants.
Must RSVP by calling (863) 647-4035.

Address

4177 Ben Durrance Road
Bartow, FL
33830

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18635346911

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Polk County Parks & Recreation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share