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Welcome
to the
City of
Lake
Helen
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Known as the “Gem of Florida”, Lake Helen was founded
by Henry DeLand and named after his daughter.
Intended as one of the prettiest and most
pleasant towns in Florida, the residents are
proud of the well preserved Victorian
architecture and small-town atmosphere.
Incorporated as the Town of Lake Helen on
October 24, 1888.
With a population of 2700, Lake
Helen's land area is 2
4 square miles. There are 20 miles of paved roads
and 4 miles of unpaved
roads. The City's recreational facilities
include Blake
Park, Royal Park, Lake Macy Park, Melissa Park,
Mitchell Sports Complex. Equestrian Center/Trailhead,
as well as Asa Gray Park.
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News, Events and
Information
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City Projects:
Full depth reclamation has begun on Summit
Avenue with Pleasant Street between East Ohio
Avenue and East Kicklighter Road to follow
within a few days
(February 26, 2014).
Lake Helen Meetings
March 13 - City
Commission, City Hall at 7pm
March 22 -
Food Truck Affair - a family event, enjoy
outdoor dining at Blake Park
March 26 -
Mayors Fitness Challenge, Hopkins Hall at 5pm
Lake Helen Calendar
Yoga - Mondays - 6:30
pm - Hopkins Hall
Zumba - Tuesdays &
Thursdays - 6:30 pm - Hopkins Hall
Shuffleboard Club - Thursdays - 1:00 pm -
Blake Park
Creative Arts Cafe
Classes
Starting new classes
for Genealogy
Starting new classes for beginners sewing
Trebuchet building
classes: coming this summer click here
Volunteers Needed
* Parks &
Recreation Board (3 seats open)
* Historic
Board (5 seats open)
Please Contact the
City Clerk
to apply for a Citizen Advisory Board
Please contact the
Lake Helen City Clerk
if you wish to post your events or meetings
and/or if you would like to share your passion-
knowledge - creative abilities with your
community!
Email:
wlevings@lakehelen.com
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