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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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LAKESIDE LIFESTYLE

Whether you are a resident or visitor, Winter Haven provides everyone with a chance to experience the great outdoors . Our city offers more than 13 miles of trails, as well as numerous parks for your children to get out and get active Here is a list of local trails and parks where you and your family can experience our beautiful, sunny weather and clear skies .

Trails

If a leisurely stroll is more your pace, Winter Haven has plenty of trails for you . Winter Haven was recently recognized as a Trail Town City by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Greenways and Trails It is currenlty one of only 13 cities with this designation

Central Park

Central Park is at the heart of our downtown core You can enjoy strolling alongside our downtown businesses with views of handpainted electrical boxes, murals and a beautiful fountain .

Chain Of Lakes Downtown Trailhead Park

For kids, this park is double the fun! It has a large playground and a splash pad . Kids can enjoy running off energy on the playground and head over to the splash pad to cool off There are also covered picnic areas for families to enjoy!

KIWANIS PARK

Nestled along the banks of Lake Martha, this park houses two playgrounds, lakeside picnic areas, and a dock for fishing and sightseeing .

LAKE MAUDE PARK

Lake Maude Park features a Nature Park on the banks of Lake Maude with picnic areas and trails with lush vegetation . Across the street is the Recreation Park, which features a playground, football and recreational fields and more .

LAKE SHIPP PARK

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PARK

Popular Trails Include:

Lake Hartridge Nature Park [1/3 Mile]

Lake Maude Park [ .9 miles]

Lake Howard Trail [1 .5 miles]

Chain of Lakes Trail [3 6 miles]

This park features a playground, lakeside picnic areas, a large boat ramp, and a dock for fishing and sightseeing .

LAKE HOWARD DOCK

For people who love fishing, boating, skiing, kayaking, seaplane flying, or just catching a sunset, Lake Howard Dock, which was unveiled in 2019, is the perfect place to perch yourself for access to the Chain of Lakes

This park is home to many local events and the Cypress Gardens Water Ski team, where every third Saturday of the month, they host a FREE ski show on Lake Silver . Martin Luther King Jr . Park also includes a new skate park and amphitheater

POCKET PARK

New to southeast Winter Haven, this pocket park offers something for everyone: a playground for the kiddos and plenty of room for your dogs to stretch their legs in the city’s first dog park

Rotary Park

Rotary Park has a playground, outdoor pavilion, basketball court, and sand volleyball court This park is perfect for hosting large parties with wide-open spaces and plenty to do .

SIMMERS-YOUNG PARK

Simmers-Young Park is a great place for your kids and dogs to run! It has 200 acres of land with play areas, picnic tables, access to the lakeshore, and fields for playing soccer

South Central Park

South Central Park comes complete with swinging benches, nighttime lighting features, an information kiosk, and ample parking .

Winter Haven Tennis Center

The City Tennis Center offers 8 HarTru clay, 1 hard, and 4 pickleball courts . In addition to new clay courts, it includes a new pro shop, an elevated shaded observation deck, outdoor shaded tables, and expanded parking

Winter Haven Skate Park

This 17,500 square foot well-rounded facility can accommodate various disciplines and levels of users . The park is split between a large flow bowl and a long, linear street course . The street course consists of two main levels that have been carved into the natural topography of the area overlooking Lake Silver .

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