Davenport, Florida
"Gateway to the Ridge"
Davenport, Florida, is a quiet, small town neighbor of Disney World, placed just off the
beaten path. Situated along US 17, and just east of US 27, Davenport has remained
largely unchanged by the impact of world-size tourism just to the north. The rolling
hills of the Lake Wales Ridge, stretching south for about 100 miles from this point in
northeast Polk, provide an idyllic setting for the town of Davenport.
Only two square miles in size, and with a population of less than 2,000, Davenport
is nonetheless in the center of a booming residential area. The rapid expansion of
the Disney complex just to the north, coupled with thousands
of vacant acres of land formerly used for citrus production, have drawn dozens of
new subdivisions to the area.
The Heart of Florida Hospital recently occupied a
new structure just west of Davenport, further stimulating growth in the area.
Governed by a commission/ manager form of government, Davenport provides a variety of
recreational opportunities to its citizens, including a public swimming pool, four ball
fields, two tennis courts and basketball complexes, and two childrens parks with playground
equipment. Davenport also offers summer youth recreation and adult sports programs.
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contact Davenport city hall at 863-419-3300.
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