The City of Lake Wales was established in 1917and is located in Polk County, Florida and lies among rolling hills on the highest ground in peninsular Florida. In the valleys around Lake Wales, there are many clear lakes that furnish year-round recreational opportunities. The city is located in the geographical center of the Florida peninsula, and is accessible by U.S. Highway 27 (north / south) and State Highway 60 (east / west). Interstate 4 crosses the state 25 miles north of Lake Wales, and both the Tampa and Orlando International Airports are approximately 1 hour's drive away. ◦Population: 15,011 (Bureau of Economic & Business Research, Univ of Florida) ◦Area: 20.14 square miles This page is operated and maintained by City of Lake Wales staff in order to better communicate with the public. Contact information is 863-678-4182, jnanek@lakewalesfl.gov All content posted on this page is subject to public disclosure. This page is subject to LinkedIn’s Terms of Service. LinkedIn could collect personal information through user’s use of the site; and that this personal information may be disseminated by a third party; and that such dissemination may not be governed or limited by any state, federal or local law or policy applicable to the City. This page is maintained in accordance with The City of Lake Wales Social media policy. http://lakewales.elaws.us/ordinance/2019-06 The City reserves the right to restrict or remove any content that is deemed in violation of this policy or any applicable law.