The Ledger

When is Lakeland's newest park opening? 'On Dog Time'

LAKELAND — Lakeland staff always promised the city's downtown dog park would be "something totally different," and its sign will say that in a modern art, yet retro neon-lighting kind of way. Pam Page ...
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Lakeland's Bonnet Springs Park voted 'Best City Park' in U.S.

Bonnet Springs Park topped USA Today's 10 Best Readers’ Choice for "Best City Park" for 2025. The park is located between downtown Lakeland and Lake Bonnet. The 168-acre park opened in 2022 and ...
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Push to redevelop Lakeland's Munn Park raises concerns with homeless advocates

LAKELAND, Fla. — The city of Lakeland is moving forward with plans to remake its popular downtown park. Munn Park dates back some 150 years. It’s also a popular place for people experiencing ...
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‘A trailblazer’: Lakeland park renamed to honor late civil rights leader Nellie Madalynne Brooks

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — The daughter of a local civil rights leader being honored at a park dedication ceremony this weekend said her happy childhood home served as more of an “open house.” “People ...
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Proposals aim to make Lakeland’s Munn Park better for families, homeless

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — The people who live, work and spend time in Lakeland are weighing in on the future of its historic centerpiece. “It’s the center of our historic district so that’s where our ...