Polk County
What are free things to do in Polk County?
Free Polk County outings include Spook Hill, the Lake Wales murals and downtown walk, Circle B Bar Reserve trails near Lakeland, public lake parks and boat ramps, and the monthly open mic night, which has no cover.
County and city parks across Polk are free to enter; state parks and Bok Tower Gardens charge admission.
Downtown events, markets, and festivals are usually free to attend even when individual vendors charge.
Reviewed 2026-08-07 · Lake Wales Guide