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    Common Ground Park

    205 Reviews
    #4 of 58 things to do in Lakeland
    Nature & Parks
    1000 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803-4183
    +1 863-834-2280
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    “Love it!”

    One of the best parks around and worth the hour drive to go there. We had 6,9,14 and 17 year old... read more

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Kathy S
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    Kissimmee, Florida
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    “Common Ground and Hollis Gardens is a must see if visiting Lakeland, FL.”

    The blooming petunias, Impatients, and other flowering plants, rows of lovely vegetables, boxwood... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Linda M L
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    Plant City
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    Overview
    4.5
    205 reviews
    • Excellent75%
    • Very good21%
    • Average3%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible0%
    Travelers talk about
    “all ages” (45 reviews)
    “special needs” (7 reviews)
    “different areas” (9 reviews)
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    Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    1000 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803-4183
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    "all ages"
    in 45 reviews
    "special needs"
    in 7 reviews
    "different areas"
    in 9 reviews
    "swings and slides"
    in 3 reviews
    "play equipment"
    in 4 reviews
    "the hot summer days"
    in 2 reviews
    "multiple children"
    in 2 reviews
    "age related"
    in 2 reviews
    "limited shade"
    in 2 reviews
    "elementary school"
    in 2 reviews
    "children love"
    in 3 reviews
    "watch the kids play"
    in 3 reviews
    "picnic tables"
    in 8 reviews
    "great place to take the kids"
    in 4 reviews
    "merry go round"
    in 2 reviews
    "fire engine"
    in 2 reviews
    "butterfly garden"
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Love it!

    One of the best parks around and worth the hour drive to go there. We had 6,9,14 and 17 year old with us and they all found something to do. There are clean bathrooms, water fountains aims, shade, and eating area. Great place for families!

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Common Ground and Hollis Gardens is a must see if visiting Lakeland, FL.

    The blooming petunias, Impatients, and other flowering plants, rows of lovely vegetables, boxwood hedges, and the perfectly manicured lawns are such a wonderful place for a romantic stroll.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Best Park for Families

    The park has sections for three age ranges and is packed with fun things to climb and play on. There is a tunnel covered by a climbing hill. In the summer, a section has a water features that spray. Many picnic tables under trees. Smooth,...More

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    Reviewed February 5, 2018
    A great park!

    This is a great park. It is large, with activity levels for all kids, and fun for parents, too. It has the normal swings and slides, but other fun additions, like the climbing/rolling hill and wiggly balance beam, really make it a memorable park. There...More

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    Reviewed February 5, 2018
    nice place

    It is a nice place to take pictures and walk around, again is you in the area you can visit Mum Park and Hollis Garden the same day ,that way is ok

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    Reviewed February 4, 2018 via mobile
    Gorgeous

    Wonderful place to have portraits taken. Used this park for family Christmas pictures and loved it Used some of the statutes for the backgrounds.

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    Reviewed December 26, 2017 via mobile
    Best park in Polk county fla

    The grounds were well kept. Soooo much to do there for all ages up to 12 yrs. A must to visit if you're in Lakeland Fla

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    Reviewed December 19, 2017 via mobile
    Great place for the kiddos

    There is so much to do there. There are several different places to play for all ages. Everything is clean and doesn’t look worn. It can get very crowded on weekends, so be prepared.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017 via mobile
    Rash of Bulgaries

    Common Ground is great but there have been many, many car breakins the last two months as reported in SpotCrime. Please lock up your valuables.

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    Reviewed May 29, 2017 via mobile
    Fun for all ages

    We live nearby and have enjoyed Common Ground many times. It is full of unique play sets and the variety of difficulty levels makes it great for people of all ages. We have been with a group that ranged from one year old to eleven...More

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    Danielle S
    February 24, 2018|
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    Response from dihoagie | Reviewed this property |
    There is one at Barnett Park by Lake Mirror. I don’t know of any others that would be closer.
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    Lindsay S
    July 31, 2016|
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    Response from Tonya L | Reviewed this property |
    I believe dogs are not allowed but some people ignore rules and bring them anyway. However on the North side and South side of Lakeland there are very nice dog parks. That way they enjoy their own space in there doggy bliss... More
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    Candyy90
    January 29, 2016|
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    Response from Brian B | Reviewed this property |
    Yes. There are several picnic tables, or you can also picnic on the grass. There are also open air pavilions that you can use, if they are not already reserved for parties.
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