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Local swimming pools, splash pads and water parks in Polk County

Local community pools, splash pads and water parks in Lakeland Fl and all of Polk County

By Julia Williams Owner Publisher, Macaroni Kid Lakeland April 26, 2019


Whether your 5 years old or 95 years old, we all love to take a dip in the pool! Macaroni Kid Lakeland has compiled a list of all of the community pools, splash pads and water parks in Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry and all of Polk county FL! Browse below to find your family fun!


Pools

Gandy Pool

404 Imperial Boulevard Lakeland, FL 33803
Ph: 863.834.3157

Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Gandy Pool features a 10 lane, 25-yard short course heated pool with a one-meter diving board and a 3-4 foot deep recreation pool. A handicap ramp at 0-depth and a hydraulic handicap lift chair is provided.

Cost: $4 - One visit; Open/Lap Swim $40 - 20 Visits; Open/Lap Swim


Simpson Pool
1725 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Lakeland, FL 33805
Ph: 863.834.2286

Simpson Pool is under construction during the off season. We are unable provide a difinitive open date for summer 2019 but we will update this page as soon as we have one.

Simpson Pool features a 10 lane, 50 meter long course pool and separate diving well with two one-meter diving boards. A hydraulic handicap lit chair is also available.

Cost: $4 - One visit; Open/Lap Swim $40 - 20 Visits; Open/Lap Swim


City of Bartow Sam Griner Pool 

2250 S Floral Ave Bartow, Florida 33830

Ph: 863-534-0125

Cost: 3$ per resident / 4$ per non resident


“Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool

210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Ph: 863-291-5659

Recreation Swim: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mon. – Sun.)

The “Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool (RGOP) has an Olympic size (25 yards x 50 meters) competitive pool, which is 4 feet deep on each end and 6 1/2 feet in the middle. Equipped with competitive starting blocks, it is used for competitive swimming, swim instruction and recreational use. In addition, there is a separate diving well with (2) 1 meter and (2) 3 meter spring boards. This pool is heated and open year-round.

Cost: Residents – $2 Non-residents – $3 Life Jackets – $1


Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center Pool

801 Ave T NE Winter Haven FL 33881

Monday-Sunday - 1:00-5:00 (beginning May 31st)

The Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center (WHRCC) pool is an “L” shaped pool measuring 25 yards x 25 meters. The pool is used for swim instruction and recreational use from mid-May through August.

Cost: Residents – $2 Non-residents – $3 Life Jackets – $1


Haines City Community Pool 

555 Ledwith Ave. Haines City, FL 33844

Ph: 863-421-3700

  • April 27 - May 26   |   Weekends Only  |  12:00-6:00 PM
  • June 1 - August 7   |   Open Daily  |  12:00-6:00 PM 
  • August 10 - October 13   |  Weekends Only  |  12:00-6:00 PM

Cost: $5 per person. The daily admission fee applies to all guests, ages 1 and older, entering the facility during open swim.

Splash Pads


Splash Pad at Trailhead Park

4th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

  • Monday – Sunday
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Splash Pad at Trailhead Park is a new amenity for families to enjoy together. This space has two first-come first-serve shaded picnic tables areas, an on-site bathroom and is open year-round.

Cost: FREE


Barnett Family Park

730 E. Orange St.* | Lakeland, FL 33801 | 863.834.2280

Thursday - Tuesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Closed Wednesdays for Maintenance

Located at the top of the Lake Mirror Amphitheater, Barnett Family Park includes a splash pad water feature, playground (including the Sunflower Preschool Playground), labyrinth, covered picnic area, restrooms, and a multipurpose field.

Cost: FREE

Water Parks 


LEGOLAND Florida

1 LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL 33834

LEGOLAND Florida is located in Winter Haven and has a full Water Park located inside it!


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