Finding your way around Lakeland for the first time or delving deeper into what Swan City offers? You can’t beat the City of Lakeland’s geographic information system (GIS) technology that offers detailed digital maps of the entire area.
But don’t just take our word for it. The city won a Special Achievement in GIS Award in 2020 for its work to connect with citizens through mapping technology. We’re willing to bet you didn’t know these six existed.
Moving across town? Enter your address to see which utilities will offer your electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste services — plus your waste service days.
Lakeland is home to 70+ unique recreation areas. Find one near you with this map that includes the days, hours, and closure details of each park.
Public Emergency Dashboard
When you’re wondering how Lakeland will be affected by rough weather, this is a great place to start. This dashboard shows tropical weather outlooks, Lakeland Electric outages, traffic reports, and current wildfires at a glance.
Bike and Pedestrian Pathways
This map shows whether each path is offroad, which locations it connects, and if it’s part of the Lake-to-Lake Bikeway. Plus, you can add two points to see the walking distance + best route between them. Don’t forget to track your steps.
Public Wifi Locations
Did you know that the city offers 30+ free Wifi spots all around town? Find one indoors or outdoors and connect to the “SurfLakeland” network.
Downtown Parking
No more pesky parking tickets. This map shows you each downtown space available. Click each one to see if you can park for free or if you need to pay.
Feeling like a local cartographer? Explore more maps in Lakeland’s GeoHub, including more GIS data on city planning, recreation, and transportation.
