Lake Helen, FL
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Lake Helen is home to six parks, 2 that include lakes that offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Lake Helen is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of its lakes. Our namesake ‘Lake Helen’ and Lake Macy are among the largest lakes in the City. The remaining lakes vary in size from a few acres to less than one acre in area.
Our community recognizes our responsibility in continuing stewardship of these vital resources. Healthy lakes and their shores provide us with numerous environmental benefits, influence our quality of life, and strengthen our economy. They replenish groundwater, preserve biodiversity, and provide us with opportunities for recreation, tourism, and residential living. Our namesake is especially respected for its historical value to the community.
Lake Helen Public Works strives to maintains safe, functional, and attractive parks and facilities including playgrounds, picnic facilities, pavilions, multipurpose sports fields and courts, and lighted tennis courts. We also provide family-oriented, community events.
Hopkins Hall
Amenities:- Community Center/Hall
- Rentable Facility
- City Building
Hopkins Hall was built in 1897 for use as a community center and library. The library later moved across the street. The community gathering place built with funds donated by Willard and Betsy Hopkins had already donated several books, and there was an understanding that a library would be established.
Temporarily, they were kept in the home of Mrs. J.P. Mace, who acted as the librarian. After she died, an endowment fund was set up by Mrs. Hopkins’ son to maintain the library. The Village Improvement Association, which had formed in January of 1897, donated the community house to the town. It was formally named Hopkins Hall. Later, the library moved into a newer building across the street to the south.
This building features a fish-scale stamped tin roof and interesting window details. Host your wedding or next even here, for information regarding rental and availability call Lake Helen City Hall 386-228-2121.
Hopkins Hall is the polling site for city elections.