City of Lake Wales
Government AdministrationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Lake Wales is a municipal government entity established in 1917 and located in Polk County, Florida. As a government administration body, it delivers local governance and public services to residents and businesses, encompassing infrastructure, safety, and community planning. The city covers about 20.14 square miles and sits on the highest ground in peninsular Florida, with clear lakes nearby that support year-round recreational opportunities. Situated near the geographic center of the Florida peninsula, it is accessible by U.S. Highway 27 and State Highway 60, with Interstate 4 about 25 miles north and Tampa and Orlando airports within an hour's drive. The city maintains a public-facing information channel, staffed by City of Lake Wales personnel, to communicate with the public. It operates within the government administration sector and employs a mid-sized workforce to support local services.