Lakeland - Bonnet Springs Park

A day trip to Bonnet Springs Park offers a full, relaxed experience surrounded by nature, play spaces, and thoughtfully designed attractions. The park features the Hollis Family Welcome Center with the Watson Clinic Gallery and the Rodda Family Playground, along with the AgAmerica Heritage Gardens, which include the Joe L. and Karen Ruthven Train Playground. Visitors can explore the Florida Children’s Museum, gather at the SouthState Bank Plaza, or unwind on the Allen & Company Family Lawn. The Depot area highlights the Anne MacGregor Jenkins Rooftop Garden, the Tony Gaskins Overlook Patio, and the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Rooftop Bar.

Families and visitors of all ages can enjoy the Ruthven Family Playground, the Kiwanis Cares for Kids Treehouse, and the event center, which features the Citizens Bank & Trust Ballroom, the Maya and Wesley Beck Patio, and the George W. Jenkins Outdoor Kitchen. The Harrell Family Botanical Gardens showcase a variety of sensory spaces, including the Bayer Sight Garden, Radiology and Imaging Specialists Taste Garden, Barnett Sound Garden, and Charlton Family Fragrance Garden, along with the Harrell Family Greenhouse. Additional highlights include the Nicholas and Ashley Barnett Peace Pagoda, the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center, and the Ann and Ward Edwards Boathouse.

Scenic features throughout the park include the Blanton Family Lagoon, the Mims Family Lagoon Boardwalk, the Crenshaw Canopy Walk, Franklin Family South Mountain, and Clyne Family North Mountain. Visitors can also experience the Lakeland Regional Health Circulator, the Butterfly Conservatory, Bunch Bridge, and the Vreeland/GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Bridge. Unique artistic and architectural elements such as Mable the Mosaic Owl and the Kincart and Jonsson Family Archway add character, while the wetlands boardwalk provides a peaceful way to connect with the natural surroundings.