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 Little Lake Bonny
Location in Florida
Little Lake Bonny
Location in the United States
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°1′58.9436″N 81°55′36.6359″W / 28.033039889°N 81.926843306°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 24 acres (0.097 km2) |
Little Lake Bonny, sometimes called Little Lake Bonnie, is a small lake in Polk County, Florida, in the United States. It's a part of the Peace River - Saddle Creek Watershed. This lake is right next to the much bigger Lake Bonny.
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Where is Little Lake Bonny?
Little Lake Bonny is found in Lakeland, Florida. This city is located in Polk County, Florida. The lake sits at the southeast corner of the larger Lake Bonny.
How Big is Little Lake Bonny?
This lake covers an area of about 24 acres (9.7 hectares). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 18 football fields!
What's in a Name?
People have different ideas about how Little Lake Bonny got its name. Some think it's because of the "bony" fish that were caught there. Others believe it was named after a local pioneer family with the last name Boney.
Connected Waters
Little Lake Bonny is usually connected to Lake Bonny. They join together at the southeastern corner. However, if there hasn't been much rain for a long time, the lakes might separate.
Nearby Places
The lake is close to some important places. It borders Southeastern University, which is a college. It also runs along the Lake-to-Lake Trail. This trail is a great place for walking, running, or biking.
