Support Us Button Widget

How to do good in your neighborhood

Did you know that our city has around 100 vibrant and diverse neighborhoods? Try these ways to do some good in your ‘hood.

Exterior of a historic home in the Lake Morton neighborhood with green trim, landscaping, and purple and pink flowers lining the yard.

Lakelanders know there’s no place like home.

Photo by @raelinmonet

Table of Contents

When you live somewhere like Lakeland, it’s always a “beautiful day in the neighborhood.” Our city has ~100 vibrant and diverse communities, from Camphor Heights to Gladys Leggett to Lake Miriam. Here’s how to do some good in the neighborhood you call home.

Know your neighborhood

First, check your address to see which neighborhood you live in if you’re not sure. You can see the boundaries of each one on this map. (Note: Not all homes fall within the bounds of a neighborhood, including those outside of city limits.)

A color-coded map showing boundaries of official neighborhoods within the city limits of Lakeland, FL

Check the map to see if your neighborhood association is active (orange), inactive (blue), or reorganizing (green).

Map via the City of Lakeland

Get involved with your neighborhood association

Over 30 communities in Lakeland have neighborhood associations — groups that work to organize residents, advocate for their communities, and plan activities. Select your neighborhood to see your association’s leadership and meeting schedules.

The Neighborhood Association Coalition (NAC) works to connect all of these groups with each other and with the City. It currently has four subcommittees that members can join: Communications, Community Gardens, Little Free Libraries, and LIFT Lakeland.

Don’t see an association listed for your neighborhood? Take it as an opportunity to start your own. The NAC offers tips for organizing your association and hosting meetings.

Look out for your neighborhood

There are many other ways that you can give back in the place where you live. Consider joining a Neighborhood Watch program, organizing a cleanup, or adopting a road near your home. Keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities happening in your neighborhood, too.

More from LALtoday
Ring in the season with a trip to one of these fall-exclusive spots for the whole family.
Halloween lovers and scaredy-cats alike will find something to enjoy at this popular Plant City attraction.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Hit the courts and grab a bite at this development, helmed by local entrepreneurs and pickleball fanatics.
The City of Lakeland has finalized its 2026 budget before the next fiscal year begins — let’s take a look at the $815 million bottom line.
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
From coffee to baked goods to cocktails, there’s a pumpkin spice or fall-flavored treat for everyone in Lakeland to enjoy this fall.
Directly north, east, south, and west of LAL, cities across the world await.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 13 golf courses in Lakeland are sure to make for a good round.
Polk Vision published the assessment in June 2025 after 18 months of data collection.