Lakeland has a new park for children, and it is already a hit.

  • Hernando's Landing is off Lakeland Hills Boulevard
  • Features zip line, pirate ship, swings, slides
  • Rotary clubs contributed $300,000 to construction

Hernando's Landing is a project of Lakeland Rotary clubs, which contributed $300,000 toward the construction of the park.

Hernando's Landing is in Lake Parker Park off Lakeland Hills Boulevard. It features a zip line for kids, an explorer's pirate ship, swings, a slide and a tall tower.

There are even some huge musical pieces including chimes and drums.

Bay News 9 assembled a group of kids to give the park a run for its money. They all came back for their play time and gave it a unanimous "A" grade.

The official ribbon cutting is Friday.