Sports

Youth & Adult Activities

The City of Lakeland offers both youth and adult sports and recreational activities.

Sports/league sign-ups can be found here: City of Lakeland's CivicRec site

Lakeland Parks and Rec on Facebook

Full Parks and Recreation staff directory

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the City of Lakeland’s Parks and Recreation Programs and Special Events, please read a sponsorship packet.

Recreational Activities & Special Events 

Fall Sports (August-November)

Youth Tackle Football (6U flag, 8U, 10U & 12U Tackle)
Youth Cheerleading - Football
Youth Soccer

Winter Sports (November - March)

Youth Basketball
12U Rec League Game Schedule
10U Rec League Game Schedule
8U Rec League Game Schedule
6U Rec League Game Schedule
Youth Cheerleading - Basketball

Spring Sports (March - May)

Adult Soccer
Youth Soccer

Summer Sports (June - August)

Youth Flag Football (8U, 10U, and 12U)
Youth Baseball

Questions, Suggestions, or Comments About Our Programs?

Contact Parks and Rec staff. Read info on Parks and Recreation/Natural Resources Board meetings, which are open the public.

Independent Contractors for the City of Lakeland

The City of Lakeland is requesting statements of qualifications and proposal(s) for Independent Contractors to work within the Parks and Recreation Departments catalog of programs. The City is requesting proposals from individuals and organizations to coordinate leagues, clinics and sessions of athletic, non-athletic and fitness programs.

The City’s objective is to contract with (a) qualified organization(s) to provide coordination of recreation programs to include, but not be limited to: youth sport leagues and clinics (e.g. soccer, lacrosse), adult sport leagues and clinics, non-athletic recreation programs (e.g. dog obedience, dance, martial arts), and youth, adult and senior fitness classes.

Interested individuals/organizations should complete the RFQ HERE, and send to the Parks and Recreation Director.