Oakwood One of the advantages of living and working in the Lake Wales area is the wide variety of parks and facilities for leisure activities. Lake Wales Family YMCA YMCA membership offers co-educational facilities and activities for groups or individuals of all ages. Many YMCA programs are open to the general public. A spectacular way to view the lakes and hills of the Lake Wales area is from the sky. Located at the Lake Wales Airport, the World Skydiving Center is the host for many world record sky-diving events and offers expert training for novices or afficionados of this breathtaking sport.
Spectators are welcome to enjoy jumps and landings from the ground.
Lake Kissimmee State Park Lake Kissimmee State Park , east of Lake Wales, consists of more than 5,000 acres, bordered by Lakes Kissimmee, Tiger, and Rosalie. The lakes, flood plain prairies, marshes, and pine, FLatwoods form scenic panoramas where wildlife like white-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, and turkeys can live safe from harm and be enjoyed by visitors. The park also offers thirteen miles of hiking trails, picnic facilities, boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and nature study. Swimming, hunting, livestock grazing, and timber removal is not permitted. Tours are provided during limited hours.