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OPEN: All Parks, Pools* & Cleveland Heights Golf Course will be open during regular operating hours*. *Gandy Pool Holiday Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM | Simpson Pool Holiday Hours: 12 PM – 5 PM. Hollis Garden is closed on Mondays. 121 S. Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801.
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Lake Mirror itself is quite pretty with its fountain, plentiful lily pads, water fowl, and turtles, but what makes this lake stand out is the wide promenade that encircles it. The historic architectural features, such as an ornate loggia, add a touch of beauty and glamour that is very enchanting.
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- The Promenade. Throughout the years, the Promenade, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been a source of pride within the community.
- Hollis Garden. Hollis Garden provides the focal point of the southern shore of Lake Mirror. The roof of its neoclassical, Tuscan gazebo can be seen from across the lake.
- Fountain View. The fountain is the focal point of Hollis Garden. A series of bowls and runnels lead from just below the fountain to the edge of Lake Mirror, representing man's ability to control food water to his benefit.
- "Tribute to the Spirit of Volunteerism" Sculpture. Installed in April 2004, the modern "Tribute to the Spirit of Volunteerism" sculpture, designed by sculptor Albert Paley, is the controversial centerpiece of Lake Mirror Park.
- Lake Hollingsworth
- Lake Morton
- Lake Mirror
- Lake Hunter
- Lake Wire
- Lake Parker
- Lake Bonny
Would it be a Lakeland lakes guide if we didn’t start off with old faithful? Lake Hollingsworth is a 354-acre body of waterin central Lakeland. It has an average depth of 4 feet, but its deepest point is 14 feet below the surface. It holds roughly 793 million gallons of water. Some notable features of the lake include the Lakeland Country Club (929...
This lake is notable because it’s the swan capital of our city(and as far as we’re concerned, the world). With a surface area of 39 acres, this lake is both at the heart of downtown Lakeland and Swan City culture. With an average depth of 12 feet and a maximum depth of 22 feet, it holds roughly 152 million gallons of water, giving it slightly less ...
Special thanks to our friends at the City of Lakeland Lakes and Stormwater divisionfor consulting on this piece. Today we’re reflectingon one of Lakeland’s most frequented tourist attractions: Lake Mirror. Just four blocks north of Lake Morton lies Lake Mirror, an 18-acrebody of water with an average depth of 8.9 feet and a maximum depth of 17.1 fe...
Roughly eight blocks west of Lake Morton lie 84 acres of water known as Lake Hunter. With an average depth of 5.6 feet, a maximum depth of 8.9 feet, and a volume of 179 million gallons, Lake Hunter could fit into Lake Hollingsworth nearly 4.5 times. That being said, this natural lake has the largest watershed of any body of water within Lakeland ci...
Which lake was originally named “Israel’s Dish?” If you guessed Lake Wire, you’re correct. According to local lore, this lake got its original moniker when a cowboy by that name who was known for camping there left behind a dish that he used as a drinking cup when he moved on. So, where does “Lake Wire” come from? Following the technology boom of t...
When temperatures start to climb to beach-friendly numbers, it’s time to head to Polk County’s sixth-largest lake, Lake Parker. At 2,108 acres, Lake Parker is Lakeland’s largest lake. So much so that Lake Hollingsworth could fit in it nearly six times. With an average depth of 5 feet and a maximum depth of 25 feet, this lake holds roughly 5.4 billi...
After basking in the glory of Swan City’s largest lake, we’re drifting over to Lake Boney. Yes, you read that right. While it’s now known as Lake Bonny, the 249-acre lake we all know and love was originally registered as Lake Boney, named after David J.W. Boney in 1854. Boney settled in Lakeland in May 1845 and is remembered as a pioneerof the Kiss...
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Residents and visitors interested in learning similar tidbits of Lakeland’s rich history can hear researched facts and passed-down tales while walking the Lake Mirror Historic Tour, which is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the evenings. While the tour is free, reservations are required.
Aug 22, 2016 · Learn all kinds of interesting history about Lakeland. Fun facts and laughs while touring around Lake Mirror. A must if you live here or are just visiting.
Lake Mirror Park is the centerpiece and crown jewel of downtown Lakeland, Florida. As the January 1930 issue of National Geographic wrote about the area around the lake: "Like an ornate entrance to some vast Venetian palace looms the Civic Center of Lakeland."
