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Category: Recreation

Loyce Harpe Park
Posted inRecreation

Loyce E. Harpe Park on Carter Road Will Reopen on Weekends Only for Now

by LkldNow December 23, 2024December 24, 2024

The park reopens Jan. 4; it is still being used for storm debris so it will still be closed on weekdays for the time being.

Gandy Pool
Posted inRecreation

Gandy Pool Closes Jan. 2 for Renovations

by Kimberly C. Moore December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

The city of Lakeland pool is anticipated to reopen in April; alternatives include Simpson Park and the YMCA.

Monarch butterfly along Rabbit Marsh Run
Posted inEnvironment, Recreation

Marsh Rabbit Run Trail Reopens at Circle B Bar Reserve

by LkldNow December 13, 2024December 19, 2024

The popular Alligator Alley remains closed for repairs.

Gandy Pool
Posted inCity Hall, Recreation

Lakeland’s Gandy Pool Will Close Five Months for Renovations

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman December 2, 2024December 20, 2024

Work will start later this month, but not until the Simpson Park pool reopens, the city parks director says.

Circle B Bar Reserve
Posted inEnvironment, Recreation

Circle B Bar Reserve Reopens Tuesday

by Kimberly C. Moore November 8, 2024November 14, 2024

Two popular trails, Alligator Alley and March Rabbit Run, remain closed because of damage from Hurricane Milton.

Posted inCity Hall, Recreation

‘Gross’ Damage Adds $89,000 and Extra Month to Simpson Park Pool Repair

by Kimberly C. Moore October 5, 2024October 6, 2024

There may be 2 to 3 weeks when both of Lakeland’s public pools are closed.

Posted inEnvironment, Recreation

Circle B Bar Reserve Reopens a Week After Debby

by Cindy Glover August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Trails at the Lakeland-area reserve are still wet, so visitors should use caution.

The Simpson Park Pool liner has bubbled to the surface, creating a danger for swimmers. The pool is closed for at least the next three weeks.
Posted inRecreation

Simpson Park Pool Won’t Reopen Until Early October

by Kimberly C. Moore August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Replacement of the liner will begin in the first week of September and take about a month to complete.

Posted inBusiness, Family, Recreation

Indoor Play Cafes Help Lakeland Families Beat the Heat

by Stephanie Claytor July 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Kid Cafe and Little Lake Play offer welcoming spaces for kids and their parents.

The Fletcher Park Playground
Posted inFamily, Recreation

Fletcher Park Playground to Close Next Week For Tree Removal

by Kimberly C. Moore July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

The skate park and ball fields will not be affected.

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