Polk County Parks & Recreation

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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.

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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.

Bring your furry friend for a fun day of pet-friendly games, community connection and tail-wagging excitement.Family fri...
09/01/2026

Bring your furry friend for a fun day of pet-friendly games, community connection and tail-wagging excitement.

Family friendly: Bring the whole family for a joyous day out in the park.
Fun activities: Enjoy exciting games and contests for pets and people.
Community connection: Meet local animal lovers and pet experts.

⏰10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🗓️Saturday, Sept. 26
📍Poinciana Community Park (Dog Park)
5109 Allegheny Road, Poinciana

For more information, please call (863) 534-6911.

08/31/2026

Polk County Parks and Recreation staff are inviting you to the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Festival that will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Lake Gwyn Park located at 137 Ave. A East in Winter Haven. Come out for a day of family fun including live music, authentic street food, vendors, games and prizes. There will also be a fashion show and talent show representing the vibrant Hispanic cultures.

Help us bring the fiesta to life! We are seeking enthusiastic vendors and performers such as dancers, musicians and more.

Please contact the Parks and Recreation event coordinator at the Eloise Resource Center for more information at 863-298-4485.

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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