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Youth & Adult Activities
The City of Lakeland offers both youth and adult sports and recreational activities.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM
Annual Schedule of Athletic Programs
Fall Sports (August-November)
- Youth Tackle Football (8U, & 10U) 2022 MFL Rulebook
- Youth Cheerleading – Football - Squads cheer for tackle football teams
- Youth Flag Football (6U, 8U, & 10U) - 6U teams play in the MFL Flag division
- Youth Soccer - Lakeland Recreation Soccer is operated by Tennessee Soccer Academy
Winter Sports (November - March)
- Youth Basketball - 2023 Standings & Schedules
- Youth Cheerleading - Basketball - Game Schedule
Spring Sports (March - May)
- Adult Kickball* - League Rules
- Youth Soccer - Lakeland Recreation Soccer is operated by Tennessee Soccer Academy
Summer Sports (June - August)
- Adult Soccer
- Youth Baseball
*New for Spring 2023*
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Sponsorship Opportunities
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the City of Lakeland’s Parks and Recreation Programs and Special Events, please contact the Parks and Recreation Director.
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.