Lake Wire, Lakeland

#26 among attractions in Lakeland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

Lake Wire, an almost-round lake, has a surface area of 22.17 acres. This lake is inside Lakeland, Florida, and the area surrounding it is completely urbanized. The lake was probably once oval shaped, but it appears it was partially filled on the southwest and northwest sides to allow parts of Lake Wire Drive to be built. It is almost completely surrounded by Lake Wire Drive, except for a distance of about 100 feet on the northeast. The lake is completely surrounded by a public sidewalk. ()

Length: 1255 ftWidth: 1220 ftMaximum depth: 22 ftElevation: 197 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 28°2'48"N, 81°57'38"W

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North Lake WireLakeland United States

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Day trips

Lake Wire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Lakeland Center, Child of the Sun, Polk Theatre, Polk Museum of Art.

0.4 miS
Sport venue, Convention center, Sport
The Lakeland Center, Lakeland
11 min walk • The RP Funding Center is a multipurpose entertainment complex in Lakeland, Florida, comprising a convention center, arena and theater. Currently, it is home to the Florida Tropics SC of the Major Arena Soccer League and the Lakeland Magic, the Orlando Magic's affiliate in the NBA G League.
1.3 miSE
Museum
Child of the Sun, Lakeland
35 min walk • Child of the Sun, is a collective of buildings for the campus of the Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Also known as the Florida Southern College Architectural District, it was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright from 1941 through 1958.
~1600 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Polk Theatre, Lakeland
8 min walk • The Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida is a historic theater located at 121 South Florida Avenue. The 1,400-seat theatre was built in 1928 after the local business "boom" of the town had ended and despite the fact that the population was only 15,000 inhabitants.
1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland
26 min walk • The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is a private, non-profit, and nationally accredited art museum in Lakeland, Florida. It is a member of the Florida Association of Museums, is ranked among the top art museums in the state of Florida, and is a Smithsonian Affiliate. Admission to the museum is free to the general public.
0.4 miSE
Church
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Lakeland
12 min walk • All Saints' Episcopal Church is an Episcopal Church in Lakeland, Florida, United States. It is in the Diocese of Central Florida.
~1970 ftSE
Museum, Children's museum
Explorations V Children's Museum, Lakeland
10 min walk • Explorations V Children's Museum is an independent, non-profit 501 children's museum in downtown Lakeland, Florida.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Trail
Frances Langford Promenade, Lakeland
17 min walk • The Frances Langford Promenade is a historic site in Lakeland, Florida. It is located between Lemon Street and Lake Mirror Drive. On January 27, 1983, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The project was built in two phases and completed in 1928. Charles Wellford Leavitt of New York was the designer.
0.8 miSE
Natural attraction, Body of water, Lake
Lake Morton, Lakeland
20 min walk • Lake Morton is a lake in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, in the United States. Lake Morton bears the name of John P. Morton, who owned land near the lake.
0.7 miE
28°2'37"N • 81°56'60"W
Lakeland Community Theatre, Lakeland
18 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Hunter, Lakeland
27 min walk • Lake Hunter, a pear-shaped lake, has a surface area of 93 acres. This lake is inside Lakeland, Florida, and the area surrounding it is completely urbanized. It is bordered on the northeast by residences and the Lake Hunter Boat Ramp.
1.4 miSE
Architecture, Universities and schools
Florida Southern College, Lakeland
36 min walk • Florida Southern College is a private college in Lakeland, Florida. In 2019, the student population at FSC consisted of 3,073 students along with 130 full-time faculty members.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Wire?

Nearby attractions include Polk Theatre, Lakeland (8 min walk), Explorations V Children's Museum, Lakeland (10 min walk), Munn Park Historic District, Lakeland (11 min walk), Oates Building, Lakeland (11 min walk).

How to get to Lake Wire by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Wire:

Train

Lakeland (14 min walk)