Greater Lakeland expands the digital docuseries from WEDU PBS into Polk County, exploring captivating people and places in our own backyards. Through intimate and immersive stories, Greater Lakeland celebrates the power of local community with timely, impactful storytelling that highlights the history, beauty, and community found in Lakeland.
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Episode 5 | Bonnet Springs Park
Uncover the transformation of Lakeland’s historic rail yards into Bonnet Springs Park. Once the heart of Florida’s phosphate and agricultural transport, the railyards defined Lakeland’s growth but left an environmental legacy after closing in the 1980s. Witness how 168 acres of former industrial land were reimagined into a flourishing, world-class park steps from Downtown Lakeland.
Behind the Scenes | Bonnet Springs Park
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