Sports

Youth & Adult Activities

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

Sports/league sign-ups: New Site (CivicRec)

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 

July (Parks and Recreation Month)

July 9th- Kickball 6:00-7:30 PM at Lakeland City Hall                                                         July 15th- Ultimate Frisbee 6:00-7:30 PM at Lakeland City Hall                                             July 23rd- Wiffle Ball 6:00-7:30 PM at Lakeland City Hall                                                     July 29th- Water Night 6:00-7:00 PM at Oak Ridge Park  

Fall Sports (August-November)

Youth Flag & Tackle Football
Youth Cheerleading
Youth Soccer Mini league (Sept - Oct)

Winter Sports (November - March)

Youth Basketball

Spring Sports (March - May)

Youth Soccer

Summer Sports (June - August)

Adult Soccer
Youth Baseball

People Playing SportsSuggestion Box


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.