A large county in Florida and home to Lakeland, Polk County is home to the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan area. It's located to the south of Orlando, Florida and to the east of Tampa, Florida. The county is less than 35 minutes from Walt Disney World and about 75 minutes from the Kennedy Space Center.
Some of the largest industries found throughout Polk County include agriculture, tourism, and phosphate mining. In addition, some of the largest employers are found within the healthcare industry and the retail industry.
Polk County's largest employers include:
Publix and Florida's Natural both have their company headquarters in Polk County. Many other top employers have locations here including State Farm Insurance, Amazon, and Rooms to Go.
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Plenty of things to do are found throughout Polk County. With so many lakes, it's easy to find a place to enjoy boating, fishing, and other water activities. The county is also home to LEGOLAND Florida, which offers a fun theme park perfect for families to enjoy.
Hollis Garden is a botanical garden found in Lakeland with plenty of beauty to enjoy. More than 10,000 species of plants and flowers are found here and the garden offers views of Lake Mirror.
Homeland Heritage Park offers a cool park to enjoy with plenty of history. It's home to many original 19th-century structures including a school, church, and farmhouse.
One of the most unique attractions in the county is the Bok Tower Gardens. It was one of the original tourism venues and it's located on the highest point in Florida. Bok Tower Sanctuary is actually a national landmark and includes 128 acres of gardens. The gardens were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr. and the bell towers offer one of the greatest carillons in the entire world.
Another popular attraction found in Polk County is the Florida Air Museum. It's known for the year-round educational programs and offers a look at the history of flight.
The Detroit Tigers also hold their spring training in Polk County. They play at Joker Marchant Stadium, which was renovated in 2003.
The Circle B Bar Reserve offers one of the best outdoor attractions with plenty to see. It's a great spot for bird watching and other wildlife is also found here including otters, bobcats, and alligators.
Along with these attractions, Polk County offers many others including:
The county offers plenty of shopping and dining all throughout, as well.
Polk County offers many events throughout the year, especially during the holidays. From Christmas events to Labor Day festivals to Easter Egg Hunts, there's a little bit of everything throughout the year. Pig Fest is one of the larger events held every year at the Tiger Town Sports Complex. In addition, the Eagle Lake BBQ Festival offers something fun to do in Polk County Every Year. Many locals recommend the Great American Pie Festival held every year and the Mayfaire-by-the-Lake offers a unique choice over Mother's Day Weekend every year. Some of the other annual events to enjoy throughout Polk County include:
Many other annual events are offered throughout the year with music festivals, food festivals, and plenty more. Whether you're planning to visit Polk County, Florida or you plan to move to the area, you're sure to find plenty of things to do and events to attend. There's always something going on and some of the best Central Florida attractions are also just a short drive away.
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