Valencia Heights is a community that is centrally located in Lakeland near Lake Parker. Residents have convenient access to Interstate 4, Bowling Greens Lake Parker Park, Joker Marchant Stadium, Tigertown, Lakeland College of Business, and Lakeland Regional Medical Center. The community is located near businesses, churches, schools, and entertainment.
Shopping venues in the area include the Food Town Supermarket, Lakeland Square shopping center, Lakeland Square Mall, and a Wal-mart Supercenter. The mall is home to Macy’s, Dillard’s, Sears Auto Center, Beall’s Department Store, and several specialty stores.
Fast-food options in the area include Popeye’s Chicken and Biscuits, McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, and Church’s Chicken. Restaurants within three miles include Zohra’s Restaurant, China Buffet, Red Lobster, and Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q. Children in the neighborhood may be excited to learn that there is a Chuck E. Cheese’s just over a mile and a half from home.
Entertainment is plentiful in Lakeland. The Polk Theatre, under two miles from the community, offers the latest movies. The Polk Museum of Art is over two miles from the neighborhood.
The nearest outdoor recreation spot is Bowling Greens Lake Parker Park. It features a boat ramp, fishing, soccer fields, tennis courts, and sand volleyball courts. It also has two playgrounds, picnic pavilions, a roller hockey rink, shuffleboard, and lawn bowling. There is a nature trail and a separate jogging trail. There are also public restrooms and a concession stand.