Welcome
Dear Internet Visitor:
As City Manager, it is my pleasure to welcome you
to the City of Lake Alfred, Florida Online. We are located in the heart of The Sunshine State, nestled
in a picturesque region of lakes and citrus groves. It's a wonderfully relaxed and safe place for you
and your family to live and work and experience a great quality of life.
Lake Alfred's population is approximately 4,517
people. It is an incorporated city, operating under the
Commission-Manager Plan. Full water and sewer systems are offered
with ample capacity. Lake Alfred boasts a police department ,
a fire department ,
and an ambulance , located in Lake Alfred
in the public safety building, all of which have quick response times.
Lake Alfred is a growing community with much
open space for new businesses and industry. Residential growth
has been approved north of our City toward Interstate-4, which
will allow for environmentally friendly subdivisions to be built
in the high and dry pastures of Florida's Green Swamp Region.
 As a family oriented community, Lake Alfred
provides excellent recreational facilities for its residents.
Lion's Park is a paradise that offers swimming, boating, a
children's playground, covered picnic shelter and tables, and
barbecue grills. The City offers lighted tennis courts, lighted
shuffle board courts, three lighted baseball fields and two
full-court lighted basketball courts. A public 9-hole golf
course is available in the Cypress Greens Golf and Tennis
Community. There are also numerous 18-hole golf courses located in
close proximity.
 Some of the most popular local activities are
boating, fishing, and water skiing. These activities can be
enjoyed year round on the hundreds of area lakes - the majority
of which are spring fed. Several of these lakes are in the City of
Lake Alfred, with boat ramps and access to the north Winter Haven
Chain of Lakes.
The strong presence of civic organizations greatly enhances the family
orientation of Lake Alfred. Local residents are welcome to join the Lion's Club or Friendly Garden
Club. The Chamber of Commerce encourages all residents to participate in its
events.
 As a group, all of these organizations sponsor community
events such as the annual Fall
Festival and Street Dance, Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting to name just a few.
We are a proud business
community with a mix of traditional retail/service
businesses; industry; and the quickly growing antique
shops, tea rooms; and specialty businesses. We have
become a destination to those seeking to leave the City
life for a while or for a lifetime. Our close proximity
to Lakeland, Orlando, and Tampa gives us the best of a
small town life and big City convenience as they are just
a short drive away.
On behalf of the City
of Lake Alfred, I invite you to stay awhile and enjoy
our warm, relaxed atmosphere. Get to know our families
and get involved with this city that welcomes you.
Janice Shockley
City Manager
City of Lake Alfred
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