The City’s lakes are vital to the citizens of Lakeland, providing opportunities for recreation, habitat and sanctuaries for wildlife, beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy, and reducing local flooding potential.

There are a total of 38 named lakes within City limits as well as numerous smaller lakes. Sizes among the 38 named lakes range from 2.5 acres (Lake Blanton) to 2,272 acres (Lake Parker). Interestingly, many of the lakes are connected via the City's stormwater drainage system.

Stormwater flows through PCDs and pollutants are trapped. Pollutants can be removed from the PCD before polluting the lake. The City of Lakeland, Lakes & Stormwater Division has installed many PCDs in strategic locations around several lakes.

In December 1999, the Lakeland City Commission adopted the Stormwater Utility to provide a dedicated funding source for operation and maintenance of our City’s stormwater system (to include extension and replacement), pollution abatement devices, and lake improvement projects.

Looking for flood risk information for a property within the City of Lakeland? Check out our new, public Forerunner Flood Website at https://lakelandfl.withforerunner.com/properties

Lakes & Stormwater. Email: Lakes&[email protected]; Pollution Hotline: 863.834.3300; Address: 407 Fairway Avenue, Lakeland Florida 33801

As a lakeshore resident, you will encounter changing environmental conditions, wildlife, recreational lake users (on most lakes) and governmental agencies.

On April 16, 2021, the DEO selected the City of Lakeland (City) to receive CDBG-MIT grant funds based on the Lake Bonnet Drainage Basin Flood Hazard and Debris Mitigation application submitted for the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program.

Toby the Turtle and Ollie the Otter need your help to keep our lakes and rivers clean. When it rains, stormwater picks up pollution like litter, oil, and chemicals that can run off into storm drains. In the City of Lakeland, all storm drains discharge to a lake, pond, creek, or wetland area.

Stormwater flows through PCDs and pollutants are trapped. Pollutants can be removed from the PCD before polluting the lake. The City of Lakeland, Lakes & Stormwater Division has installed many PCDs in strategic locations around several lakes.