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!