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Lake Wales

Lake ยท Lake Wales, Florida

Great conditions todayBarbecue grillBasketball courtPicnic tablesPublic restroom
Editor's Notes
Lake Wales, a lake in Lake Wales, Florida. Visitors come for hiking and picnicking; restrooms, picnic tables, grills, slides, swings and a playground on site. The site is wheelchair-accessible and kid-friendly.

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Weather at Lake Wales

H: 95ยฐ L: 76ยฐ
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Overcast
80ยฐ
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Feels like 86ยฐ
Precipitation
14%
Humidity
84%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
1.4
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
79ยฐ
3 AM
Overcast
77ยฐ
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
76ยฐ
9 AM
Overcast
80ยฐ
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
91ยฐ
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
95ยฐ
6 PM
Overcast
89ยฐ
9 PM
Clear
82ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Wales?
Lake Wales is a lake in Lake Wales, Florida.
Can you swim at Lake Wales?
There is no fixed answer for Lake Wales: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lake Wales in Lake Wales, Florida. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Lake Wales rated?
Lake Wales in Lake Wales, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 257 reviews.

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Location & Contact

Lake Wales, FL 33853

Lake Wales, Florida 33853

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People Talk About

๐Ÿ’ฌ walking trail๐Ÿ’ฌ lake๐Ÿ’ฌ gazebo๐Ÿ’ฌ basketball court๐Ÿ’ฌ scenery๐Ÿ’ฌ picnic๐Ÿ’ฌ wildlife๐Ÿ’ฌ cleanliness๐Ÿ’ฌ friendly people๐Ÿ’ฌ history

Highlights

โญ Picnics

Accessibility

โ™ฟ Wheelchair accessible entranceโ™ฟ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

๐Ÿ– Barbecue grill๐Ÿช Baseball field๐Ÿ€ Basketball court๐Ÿช Has a tennis court๐Ÿงบ Picnic tables๐Ÿšป Public restroom๐Ÿช Slides๐Ÿช Swings

Family & Children

๐Ÿ‘ถ Good for kids๐Ÿ‘ถ Good for kids birthday๐Ÿ‘ถ Kid-friendly hikes๐Ÿ‘ถ Playground