Polk County Parks & Recreation

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Registration for The Hunt for Sasquatch 2027 is now open.Use promo code BEATTHEHEAT to receive $5 off.The Hunt for Sasqu...
06/15/2026

Registration for The Hunt for Sasquatch 2027 is now open.

Use promo code BEATTHEHEAT to receive $5 off.

The Hunt for Sasquatch – Feb. 6, 2027, at Bone Valley ATV Park offers rugged trails, wild vibes and one legendary chase.

Race Lineup:
• 10K Run — No color. Scenic, tough, full trail run challenge.
• 5K Run — No color. Fast, fun and beginner friendly.
• 1 Mile Color Run — The only color blast race. Family fun, high energy and maximum mess.

Extreme it up:
• Sasquatch Revenge — Take the 10K and 5K back to back.
• Trifecta — Take the 10K, 5K and the 1-mile Color Run and earn all-year bragging rights.

Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Mulberry/TheHuntforSasquatch

#1-MileColorRun

06/13/2026

The campground at Saddle Creek Park, located at 3716 Morgan Combee Road, Lakeland, will be closed from July 1 to Aug. 30 for renovation and improvements. Saddle Creek Park and the gun range will continue to operate at normal hours.

All other campgrounds operated by Polk County Parks and Natural resources staff will remain open. To reserve a campsite, visit our website at https://www.polkfl.gov/things-to-do/parks-and-recreation/campgrounds/.

For more information on campgrounds operated by the Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division, call (863) 534-7377.

Rec2Go is rolling into a neighborhood near you. From 9 a.m. to noon on select dates, families can enjoy a morning of gam...
06/12/2026

Rec2Go is rolling into a neighborhood near you. From 9 a.m. to noon on select dates, families can enjoy a morning of games, arts, crafts and hands on activities.

Light refreshments will be available while supplies last. Parents must stay with their children. For more information, call 863-534-6911.

06/05/2026

The Summer Discovery Series at Wabash Community Center, located at 1230 Southern Ave. in Lakeland, features four specialty camps for teens ages 12 to 15 to explore new interests and hobbies. Each session includes interactive lessons, hands-on activities and off-site field trips.

One t-shirt will be provided with registration; additional shirts must be purchased separately. A $25 materials fee is required for each session. Exact cash or check only.

Register onsite at the Wabash Community Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information call the Wabash Community Center at 863-284-4223.

Tabletop game enthusiasts are invited to roll the dice and join a new monthly social club! Tabletop Tuesdays will take p...
06/01/2026

Tabletop game enthusiasts are invited to roll the dice and join a new monthly social club! Tabletop Tuesdays will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on June 2 at the Wabash Community Center, located at 1230 Southern Ave. in Lakeland.

Each session will feature open table play as well as monthly guided demos for players to learn games. This is a free event, but participants must be 18 and older for the June 2 session.

A session for teen players 13 to 17 will take place later this month on June 23.

For more information, please call 863-284-4223.

05/28/2026

You’re invited to the first ever Community Cup. Bring the whole family for a free fun filled field day celebration featuring friendly athletic challenges, games and an end of school kickoff to summer.

Embrace community spirit, laughter and a little friendly competition.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 30
Mary Norma Campbell Resource Center
2226 Karen St., Lake Wales, FL

Come ready to play, cheer and make memories. We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information, call 863-679-4335.

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

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