Our favorite place since FOREVER to feed the DUCKS since 2005. What will Lake Mayer Park look like…read morein 10 years from now... Hmmmm 2026/2036

Lake Mayer has changed mightily since my childhood days of standing face height to the millions of…read moreducks feeding them breadcrumbs in my youth. Today, I made a visit to go to the Southeast Crab festival that they have every year. This is my second year attending. Lake Mayer has a nice pavillon that is very comfortable. They also have some very clean and well stocked and well lit bathrooms which really impressed me the most considering it is. publci space. I was grateful to dind both toilet paper, hand washing soap, and paper towels in this place. There was a park attendent nearby to serve as both the watchful security and the restocker for supplies. I will stop over to take advantage of the 3mile footpath in the future.

The botanical gardens were a nice easy place to visit when I didn't want to go back to the downtown…read morearea again. They have free parking and entrance to the gardens, and they are pet friendly. This is exactly the type of place I was looking for. The gardens themselves are smaller than other gardens I have visited. The main attraction for me was the additional trails you could walk along. The trails helped make the trip a little longer and more worthwhile. This is a nice relaxing stop if looking for something more low-key and quiet.

My 2nd visit to this beautiful small neighborhood garden. Its taken care of so professionally & its…read moreusually not crowded, I think because people may not know its there. A wonderful walk thru of pretty blooms, a pond, and a small children's garden, so they have the whole family covered. My only comment is that on line it says free, but when u get there it says $5/adult. Just leave a donation, people are volunteering their services to provide a beautiful space, the least we can do is put money in the box. Come see for yourself

Cute but small park. Green grass and benches to sit on. Gorgeous light post and large anchors…read morelaying around the park. Statue of Dr. Noble Wimberly Jones.

Green grass. A place to relax and unwind. Learning a snippet of history. Art and sculptures. What…read moremore can you ask for? Emmet Park has all of that. The park's name pays homage to the Irish orator and nationalist Robert Emmet. It was established in 1902 and has since become a beloved landmark for locals and tourists alike. Breathtaking sculptures are the first things I have noticed when entering the park. I was drawn to check on the famous "A City Remembers" monument, which is one of the focal points of Emmet Park. The striking monument is dedicated to the city's fallen firefighters, and many other sculptures can be found throughout to provide a bit of history as well as a visual experience that adds to the beauty of the park. These are the Chatham Artillery Monument, the Celtic Cross Monument, and the Vietnam War Monument. At the heart of the historic city of Savannah, it is easily accessible. It is located between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets on East Bay Street.

A rather quiet square in the southwest corner of the Historic District canopied by about 20…read morebeautiful Live Oaks - the state tree. It's not uncommon to spot a wedding taking place in Chatham Square or SCAD textile design students studying. Some interesting facts about Chatham Square and surrounding buildings: *Chatham Square was laid out, along with neighboring Monterey Square, in 1847. Chatham Square is one of the last four in the expanding "Oglethorpe Plan" by city and Georgia colony founder General James Oglethorpe. *Chatham Square is named after Englishman William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, who was an early supporter of the Georgia colony. *in the center of the square you'll find a sundial dedicated to African American, Savannah native, Louis Burke Toomer. Additionally, a historical marker placed in his honor highlights Toomer's contributions as a leader, local bank founder and realtor. Toomer established what is now the Carver State Bank. *In 1854, Barnard Street Elementary School, a boys school, was built on the northwest corner of Chatham Square. *General Sherman's Union forces used Barnard Street Elementary as a military hospital during the Civil War. *In 1906, Mediterranean revival style Barnard Street School was constructed on the same site as the old Barnard Street Elementary School. It was designed by Swedish immigrant, architect Gottfrid L. Norman. *The Northwest corner of Chatham Square continues to serve academically. SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) purchased Barnard Street School in 1988. The renovated school is now Pepe Hall and houses SCAD's Textile design school. *Gordon Row, on the southeast corner, was one of Savannah's first housing developments. These Federalist or Regency style homes line the 100 block of Gordon Street and were built in phases between 1852 and 1854. Cost per home was $3,500-$4,000 and marketed to country planters or farmers who wanted a house in town during visits.

Chatham Square is unique in that it's a little out of the way of your main Squares and houses no…read moremonuments or statues. It makes up for that with beautiful floral gardens, large oaks covered in Spanish moss and a lovely sundial. It's a short walk from Liberty Street, full of hotels and restaurants within the historic district. Interesting fact: Chatham Square is one of the least visited squares and was one of the last of Savannah's squares to be laid out. It's named after William Pitt, the first Earl of Chatham, the county Savannah resides in, and oddly enough, Chatham county was also named after William Pitt (but which was named first, I couldn't tell you. What you should look for when you visit: Barnard Street School, which used Chatham Square as their school playground for many years (the building is now part of SCAD). And "Gordon Row", a series of fifteen 4-story homes in a row. Square Review 2:22

A short jaunt from Savannah and worth a day trip. I actually…read morestayed on the island on my last visit to the area, and it was the right choice for me that time. Fairly walkable (once you GET TO the island), cute restaurants and bars, touristy shops, and a nice long strip of pretty clean beachfront. A museum and a lighthouse to visit as well. Fresh seafood to eat at pretty much every restaurant. I loved my initial afternoon visit to the island, but I was enchanted by my weeklong stay on Tybee. It was beautiful and relaxing and I am glad I opted to stay on the island and travel in to the city as I wanted rather than the other way around. Though both have their plus sides!

Cynical, predatory parking enforcement designed to fleece tourists…read more Tiny, inadequate signage on residential streets that you must download an app and pay for parking or you'll get a $$$ ticket. Never going back.

I love parks and green spaces, so naturally, I am always on the lookout and having kids, I'm always…read morelooking for new places to let the kids run around to change up the scenery. I can't remember how I learned about Tiedeman Park (TP), probably from some blog titled "10 Most Instagram-worthy Spots in Savannah" LOL, which probably led me down a rabbit hole of research, but I definitely added it to my list to explore. What I was most intrigued about TP is the pics I had seen of the lane of palm trees. I finally had the chance to check it out after running some errands in town. - Parking - Street parking. I parked at the extreme end of the park on Washington Ave and Atlantic Ave. The streets that run parallel to the park are narrow and seem like traffic lanes only. Didn't see any cars parked there. I suggest parking where I parked, so you can also walk the entire length of the park and back, to explore fully. - Activity / Trail Description - If you looked at the entire space in birds eye view, the green space almost looks like a yard glass. Stumpy bottom, long neck and a wide cup at the top. However, after exploring it, from looking at how the actual space is marked, TP seems to be only the wide cup at the top, if that makes sense. Not sure what the long neck area is part of or named and the stumpy bottom is Baldwin Park. For description purposes, the entrance of the park (the wide cup at the top) starts at Washington Ave and Atlantic Ave and goes all the way to the "stumpy bottom" at E 41st St and Atlantic Ave at Baldwin Park. I will call the "entrance" where I saw the park sign and also where I parked on Washington Ave and Atlantic Ave. The Savannah Arts Academy building is directly in front of it. What's really beautiful about this park is the long rows of palm trees that line the entire pathway on either side. This pathway crosses about 5 intersections, so when crossing, do so with caution because we all know how people drive! There are beautiful oak trees draped in Spanish Moss in the grassy areas and pretty large houses that face the length of the park that are nowhere near my income bracket LOL. They definitely keep the grass well maintained as the landscapers were doing exactly that during my visit. There are park benches all along the way to stop and listen to the ear piercing cicadas, although not very well shaded and probably why I was the only one crazy enough to walk in the park in this heat! - What I did - I walked the entire length and back on the paved path and I forgot to turn the Fitbit on from the beginning, but I did remember when I got to the end for the way back. It logged it at bout 0.18 miles, so that's one way to give you an idea on distance. - Heads Up - Park is pet friendly, but they must be on a leash. If you have kids, there is a gated playground at the other end of TP at Baldwin Park (the "stumpy bottom). There was a little square that was well shaded and equipped with benches throughout. If you're a history buff, there is a historical marker by the Georgia Historical Society near the "entrance" of the park of Malcolm R. Maclean who was a mayor for a short term, who lived nearby and was buried at the Bonaventure Cemetery. I'll definitely go back there in the "colder" months, LOL. Right now, the lack of shade from the scorching sun and the miserable heat makes enjoying the park very difficult, but if you like running in this heat or need to get your steps in, it's a great place to do it, while taking in the beautiful scenery. Just bring lots of water and stay hydrated!

This was one of those beach days that just checks every box. The sand is soft and easy to walk on,…read moreand the views of the ocean seem to go on forever. As soon as you step out there you get that relaxing coastal feeling and it is hard not to slow down and enjoy it. My kids and I had fun ankle deep in the cool April water. We spent time walking up and down the shoreline, listening to the waves roll in, and just taking it all in. The beach felt clean and well kept, and there was plenty of space to spread out without feeling packed in. It made it easy to relax whether you wanted to sit back in a chair, play with the kids, or just wander along the water. The atmosphere really stands out here. It has that perfect mix of family friendly and laid back beach town energy. You see people fishing, kids playing, and others just soaking up the sun. It never felt overwhelming, just a great steady vibe all around. It is also a great spot if you like simple beach activities. Whether it is swimming, shell hunting, or just dipping your feet in the water, everything feels easy and enjoyable. Watching the waves and the open water was easily one of the highlights of the day. Overall this is the kind of place you can spend hours at without even realizing it. Beautiful scenery, relaxing atmosphere, and just an all around great experience. I would definitely come back again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid beach day.

This beach was super relaxing and very different from the ones I'm used to go to. During the day I…read morehonestly didn't like it as much as it was quite crowded and there were bugs that would bite you so we left after being there for maybe 30 minutes. Sunset was definitely the time to visit this gorgeous beach. We got plenty of great photos and got to watch a guy kite surf too. A lot less people were out which was nice and the sunset was one of a kind.

A+ cleanliness A+ vibes…read moreA+ crowd control This beach park was a stop on the Gullah Heritage Trail Tour

Very nice alternative to Coligny…read more Limited parking, but limited beach use. Given Driessen a try - pleasant experience.