Walk the shoreline of Lake Hancock and along the marsh trails to enjoy abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.

About Circle B Bar Reserve

A local favorite, Circle B-Bar Reserve includes freshwater marshes, hardwood swamps, oak hammocks, creeks and lakes are found on this property, which is home to waterfowl, ospreys, eagles and alligators. It is also home to the Polk Nature Discovery Center.

Picnic facilities available along entrance road.

Circle B Bar Reserve has been recognized by USA Today Travel as one of the 51 Great Places to See Wildlife.

Directions

Centrally located between Bartow, Lakeland and Winter Haven the site entrance is on the south side of S.R. 540 (Winter Lake Road) between US 98 and Thornhill Road.

Geographic Coordinates

N 27° 59.400 W 081° 51.483

Polk County’s Friends of the Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization working to promote public awareness of the value and benefits of Polk County parks. Download their Factsheet for Circle B Bar Reserve.

Vacation Packages

• Central Florida NatureFest, October 4-7, 2012