Forsyth Park is a great open public space and offers so much!…read more There are basketball and tennis courts, a splash fountain, a wonderful enclosed playground, fields, ample amount of sidewalks, Fragrance Garden, and of course the beautiful fountain. You can often find people sunbathing on the lawns, playing frisbee or volleyball, taking a stroll, running through the park, or just simply sitting on one of the many benches enjoying the scenery. Most Saturdays you can find local vendors selling items or the Forsyth Farmers Market. A great place to source locally grown food such as veggies, meats, honey, mushrooms, pasta, breads, and so much more. There is a restaurant at the center, Collins Quarter. They have great patio seating and a great brunch spot. I would recommend getting a reservation. Other great spots are within walking distance such as The Sentient Bean for a coffee.

After wrapping up a long day in an HR conference, several colleagues and I decided to explore…read moreSavannah. The afternoon was cool and breezy which made it ideal for walking and strolling around the town. The park is absolutely beautiful, open green spaces, shaded areas, and plenty of spots where you can just sit, relax, and have a picnic. After enjoying the scenery, we stopped by one of the nearby coffee shops before continuing our day walking around town. Definitely worth visiting.

Took the grandkids here so they can run around and play. Clean little park for the kids, swings and…read moreclimbing areas. Sea saw is broken. It had rained the night before which kept one of the swing areas unusable, water settles under the swings. Overall nice park, would come back.

Took the kids there once. It's worth it. It was clean and everything seemed to be in perfect order…read morewithout any issues with the equipment.

Had a rental car and took the short drive out of the city to do the loop. Well maintained road that…read moreprovided great wildlife and scenic marsh views. Gators, birds, plantation ruins-it's all here. Not a place to take an Uber as you'll want to be able to stop, get out and take in the sights. If you're a birder, take your binoculars. Wish I had mine!

This is such a wonderful place to view wildlife! The four mile wildlife drive is the most popular…read morearea and you can go slowly and pull over often. There is a portalet at mile marker one, which I appreciate! We've seen so many migrating birds here - most recently hundreds of ring-necked ducks and green-winged teals. On a warm day, you'll see alligators on the shore. Also within the refuge are several walking trails, a visitor center, and the lovely Kingfisher Pond. The pond has a one mile hiking trail around it and we saw so many birds! The visitor center has extremely limited hours but the rest is the reserve is open from sunrise to sunset.

This place is a nice and close in hiking spot and park…read more I took my canine companions. They both loved the outing. The park is pet friendly. They even provide stations with bags etc. to make it east to be a responsible owner. There are multiple trails, all are easy level. I found that the trail markings and other signage were well above average. One extra touch I found commendable is the scenic spot picture opportunities. Yes, they have a bracket set up to position your phone for the perfect shot. The visitors center is easily accessible and staffed by friendly and knowledgeable park rangers. My only complaint is that the "Avion" trail continues to be closed. Overall, the park is a great way to spend an afternoon commuting with nature.

We adored our time here! Saw loads of fiddler crabs and the kids loved seeing the giant sloth…read moreinside! It wasn't busy when we went we passed only one family on the trail which helped the wildlife come out more. The shop has loads of cute memorabilia, toys, and snacks! Rest rooms were clean and to the side. Would absolutely recommend and return!

Lake Mayer Park; is by far the most beautiful park I have ever visited! I am…read moreFrom Va. came here to work for 2 weeks. I absolutely wish I could Clone this park for my home in RVA! We have nothing that can match a place like Lake Mayer to walk and enjoy outdoor activities. Novita

Amazing park to get a great peace of mind. Great for walks, picnics, and much more. Basketball…read morecourts, tennis courts, RC car track, and a walking experience out of this world. The lake is in a safe location with plenty of fish inside.

Little One and I have been cooped up in the house because she has been sick, so I took her out to…read moreget some fresh air. The DeVaul Henderson Lake Loop (DHLL) seemed to be the best bet due to length of the trail. When you are on Hwy 144 and you get to the roundabout, turn in on Veterans Memorial Parkway, where the Bryan County Administrative Complex is. The trail is located right next to it. You can't miss it. Parking - You can pretty much park anywhere on the grass along Veterans Memorial Parkway. I like to park toward the other end, by the elementary school, where you see the 4 wooden posts. Trail Description - From the 4 wooden posts, down to the paved path, the ground is dirt and a mix of sand and pine needles, and not paved, but that distance is minimal. It is surround by tall trees. Once you get down to the paved part, the signs indicate that it's a 0.5 mile loop. This loop has 3 different connection points to other parts of DeVaul Henderson Recreation Park (to soccer fields and restrooms) and I believe to the side of the Bryan County Administrative Complex. The connection points are located on the opposite side of Veterans Memorial Parkway. There are park benches all around the lake, as well as flotation devices in case someone gets in and needs some saving. There was a unique bench (kind of like one of those stone benches you see in gardens) and it had a sign "The Murphy Bench" that was placed there in memory of an infant boy. How tragic, but so touching. Difficulty Level - Easy for all ages. It is stroller and wheelchair friendly too, but might experience some bumpiness when going down that first small stretch to the paved path. Beware - There are signs that say "Beware of Wildlife". I am assuming they mean alligators, because that is what they always seem to warn you about around these parts, but we did not personally see any. But do we ever really see them when they are around? Unless they decide to come out of the water. However, we did see a lot of ducks swimming in the lake, as well as a beautiful white one just sitting on the side in the grass. This is a great place to run, walk, speed walk, scoot (my Little One took her scooter) and I saw some people fishing too. It's a great pit stop if you happen to be in the area. You can fill up on gas at the Shell Station and stretch those legs before you go on the next leg of your trip. Get outside, People!

This lake loop is 1/2 mile. The path is paved and stroller friendly. It also connects to other…read morepaved pathways leading past the soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, dog park and finally into the Green Creek trails. There are restrooms available.

This park is an awesome adventure for all ages! It includes water features and walking/running…read moretrails with exercise stops, educational/historic stops, playground equipment, picnic tables, outdoor pavilions and concert/fun event venue and more!

We rode bikes here and the kids loved the park. It was a little hard to keep an eye on them, but…read morethe huge pirate ship was really cool. We came back for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra performance and didn't ride because it was cold and we needed to bring chairs. The performance was great, but the back gate to S. Forest was locked and it took over an HOUR to leave the parking lot. This was a safety hazard because of all the near accidents and inability to move.

We had a wonderful time exploring Wormsloe. While you can choose to walk the grounds, taking the…read moreshuttle through the iconic path of 440 massive oak trees was both informative and enjoyable. They've recently updated their shuttles, which made for a comfortable experience even though they are wooden bench seats. They run every 30 minutes, take you to the museum and trails, and the ride itself lasts about 15-20 minutes each way. After the ride, we spent some time in the small museum which was cute and took the trail out to the Colonial Life Area. It's a nice walk through the forest with plenty of fresh air and different kinds of birds that really adds to the visit. The Colonial Life Area was small so don't expect a large village or anything. We also managed to find a few things in the gift shop, which has a surprisingly good selection. Definitely a highlight if you're looking for that classic, historic, and forest atmosphere!

There are places you visit for the history. There are places you visit for the beauty. Wormsloe is…read moreboth -- but it's worth knowing going in that it doesn't always treat those two things equally. Start with what it gets right. The 1.5-mile avenue of live oaks leading to the site is one of the most stunning natural corridors in the South -- more than 400 trees, Spanish moss hanging in every direction, the kind of canopy that makes you slow down without being asked. The grounds are genuinely breathtaking, and no photograph fully prepares you for the real thing. Our guide Brian was excellent -- personable, knowledgeable, and generous with detail about the site's long lineage and the current family who still call part of the land home. The blend of guided and self-directed exploration worked well. The museum is modest but worthwhile, the tabby ruins of Noble Jones' original colonial fortification are the oldest standing structure in Savannah , and the nature trails along the marsh add a quieter, more reflective dimension to the visit. Where the experience falls short -- and this is worth saying plainly -- is in how little the tour engages with the full human history of the place. From the time Georgia's Trustees lifted the ban on slavery in 1749, the Jones family enslaved more than 350 people across Wormsloe and their other landholdings through the Civil War. That history is largely absent from the guided experience. Brian covered the family lineage thoughtfully, but the enslaved people who cleared this land, maintained these grounds, and made Wormsloe what it became were not given meaningful space in the narrative. It's worth noting that the Barrow family -- direct descendants of Noble Jones -- retained the historic house, slave quarters building, and family cemetery when the state acquired the property, and by agreement must reside on the premises as their primary residence. Whether that arrangement shapes what guides are able to address is something only the site can answer. But the gap is noticeable, and other visitors have noted the same -- that understanding the full history of slavery at Wormsloe requires research done independently, outside the tour itself. Wormsloe is worth visiting. The grounds are stunning, the colonial history is well presented, and Brian made the experience genuinely enjoyable. Just go in knowing you may need to seek out the rest of the story on your own.

Near some botanical gardens, this separate tract of land was not particularly happening when I…read morebriefly dropped in, but it is free. A lake with a small bridge is the main attraction, with some areas around it to walk and a picnic enclosure. The highway is nearby and audible to some extent. There are some short trails, but signs caution against swimming in the water (which is true pretty much anywhere in the region given the robust reptile population).

It was a beautiful day last Friday and my youngest and I had been cooped up in the house most of…read morethe week, so for Adventure Friday, we decided to explore Chatham County Wetlands Preserve. This 494-acre wetland preserve and park is another piece of property purchased by Chatham County. They created a 20-acre lake and have planted more than 20,000 trees. This park is tucked away on Highway 17, on Chief of Love Road. Parking - When you turn off on Hwy 17, you just have to continue driving until you get to a fork in the road. I stayed to the left and then we found ourselves in a huge gravel lot where it seemed the most appropriate to park the car. Trail Description - Once I parked the car, we walked to the fork where I could see the barrier and hiking sign (I saw it on the drive in). We started there and kept to the left. It started out as a pretty well marked path, under the trees. Once you get out of the shaded part, it's just grassy. It will bring you around the lake, and it's wide open, so there is no way you would get lost. We opted to take a shortcut and cut through on the bridge. There was a man there fishing. He said some days the fish bite like crazy and other says, nothing, so just a tip to anyone who likes to go fishing. There are picnic tables and a covered picnic area in the middle by the bridge that are great spots for meal and snack breaks. There were beautiful flowers along the way and also a patch of what I think are called Cypress Trees at one end of the lake. They are pretty much dead, but I thought they were pretty to look at the cluster of them. The reflection of the trees on the sunny day was just perfect. My Fitbit clocked the portion we did as about 1 mile. Kid-Friendly - Absolutely! Very flat trail, however not paved. Unless you have a B.O.B or a jogging stroller with bike-like tires, I would just use a baby carrier. Thankful that Chatham County is very nature focused and is committed to providing green space in the area for its residents. There seemed to be another trail by the park sign, so we will have to come back to explore that portion!

Great place to tire the kids out. They can play on the boat then look for alligators, turtles,…read morefish, and birds on the piers. Great weather this week. It is supposed to get triple digit heat next week.

It was a great time! I was in Hilton head on vacation with the family I nanny and this playground…read morewas a great time. They have water areas so I suggest wearing a bathing suit to get the full experience!