Lake Parker
Polk County Water Atlas Information for Lake Parker
Overview of Lake Parker
Lake Parker has an average depth of 1.6 m (5.3 ft), with a surface area of 8,834.30 sq. km (2,181.01 acres). Lake Parker serves a drainage basin area of 55,357.00 sq. km (13,673.92 acres).
Facts about Lake Parker:
Lake Parker is the largest lake in the City of Lakeland.
Phosphate was mined along the north shore of the lake.
Lake Parker receives water from Lakes Mirror, Crago, Bonny, and Garden.
Lake Parker outflows to Saddle Creek and the Peace River.
The lake has 3 parks, 3 public boat ramps and 2 fishing piers.
Herbicides are used to control hydrilla.
Recreational activities include fishing and boating with appropriate permits, picnic areas, and a walking path.
Click here for a bathymetric map of Lake Parker
Current Projects for Lake Parker
Lake Parker Southwest Basin Stormwater Retrofit
Two wet-detention stormwater ponds are under construction on the shore of Lake Parker to treat stormwater runoff from a 525 acre, highly developed sub-basin on the southwest side of the lake. The existing stormwater outfalls have created a sediment delta in the lake, and they contribute large amounts of trash and floatable debris from Memorial Boulevard and Lakeland Hills Boulevard areas during each rain event. This project will alleviate the largest source of pollutants to Lake Parker.
Tributary Swamp
A 200-acre, forested wetland system located west of Home Depot on US 98 North was ditched and drained many years ago. As a result, soils in the wetland have receded and the vegetation, including large trees has been impacted. This project will restore the hydrology of the wetland through the backfilling of ditches and the installation of a control structure at the outfall. Stormwater runoff entering the wetland from the surrounding lands will be stored and treated by the wetland prior to being discharged to Lake Parker. The project will improve water quality and restore the wetland system.
Robson Street Neighborhood
The creek running south of I-4, crosses Robson Street and travels towards the Robson Street neighborhood is currently being studied. A project is being planned to retrofit this drainage system to allow for more flood storage as well as water quality treatment. In addition, the neighborhood surrounding Robson Street is being studied to alleviate flooding in the area.
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