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A conservation area of more than 550 acres at one time was surrounded by water, Lakeland Highlands Scrub is a unique park in Florida’s Polk County, found in south Lakeland. The area is home to one of the Lakeland Ridge’s largest undeveloped scrub properties, part of severa; elevated sandy ridges along “peninsular Florida’s” backbone. There are multiple longer multi-use trails in the Lakeland Highlands Scrub that loop and cross through basin swamp, marshlands, pine flatwoods, and open dry prairie, as well as the half-mile Shady Oak Trail. Other amenities for visitors include parking areas, restrooms, and two covered picnic shelters.
6998 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813, 863-534-7377
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐