Babson Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States.

Babson Park is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area, situated roughly halfway between Tampa and Orlando.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi), all land.

17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.