Get Out and Get Fit
Looking for some local parks and trails to help you get out and get fit? Then you've come to the right place. Click any points on the interactive map below to see what physical activity centers are in your area, or view the list of parks and trails below the map. Then get out there and get moving!
Parks & Walking Trails:
Forsyth Park - This is the southernmost boundary of the historical district. Paved, lighted sidewalks are handicapped accessible and surround Savannah's most popular walking trail. The distance around the 30-acre park is 1.5 miles. The northern part of the park has 44 trees per acre with the predominant tree being the Live Oak and the predominant shrub being the azalea. There are two playgrounds, as well as tennis courts and basketball courts.
Daffin Park - The paved sidewalk completely outlines the perimeter of Daffin Park and is 2 miles around. The concrete sidewalk is eight feet wide and has no incline, which makes it handicapped accessible. For a shorter walk, try the lighted sidewalk around Daffin Lake - it's 1/3 mile around. The park also includes two playgrounds, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, and fields for soccer and football.
Bowles Ford - Lighted, paved walking trails surround the 16-acre lake. The distance around is .07 miles. Bowles Ford is located just off Stiles Avenue, near the Cloverdale neighborhood.
Tatemville Park - Lighted, paved walking trails surround the 20-acre lake. The distance around is .07 miles. Tatemville is located just off Staley Avenue, turn right off Staley Avenue on Coleman Street.
Savannah-Ogeechee Canal - Stroll through scenic river swamp forest along old Jenkes Toll Road; there are some rough sections. Children are welcome; dogs on a leash are permitted. Members free, adult visitors $2.00, Seniors $1.00, Children $1.00. The Savannah-Ogeechee Canal is off GA 204 , 2.3 miles west of I-95. The site includes locks 5 and 6 of the original canal that began operation in 1831. More info at www.savannahogeecheecanal.com.
McQueen's Island Nature Trail - Six miles of nature and beauty, the trail - a converted railroad track that parallels U.S. Highway 80 - once carried passengers to and from Tybee Island. Presently, the trail is approximately 6 miles in length and 10'-20' in width. Its inhabitants include a wide range of wildlife species. Located just past Bull River, the trail runs along Tybee Road's causeway.
Joe Tribble Park - This 51-acre park located at 12519 Largo Drive in the Windsor Forest Neighborhood includes an 11-acre lake, .568 miles paved and lighted sidewalk, open space, and the park is handicapped accessible.
Liberty City Park - Located at 1401 Mills B Lane Boulevard has a lighted, paved walking trail which surrounds the three acre lake. The distance around the lake is .331 miles.
Lake Mayer - Located at Montgomery Crossroad and Sallie Mood Drive. The 75 acre Lake Mayer offers a playground, basketball, tennis, volleyball, wheelchair fitness court, 2 pavilions, lighted jogging and bike trail, remote-controlled car track, baseball field, fishing, and sailing.
Bike Paths:
West to East Corridor - 52nd Street to Ward Street to LaRoche Avenue to the entrance of Savannah State University.
North to South Corridor - Habersham Street to Stephenson Avenue to Hodgson Memorial Drive to Edgewater Drive to Hillyer Drive to Dyches Drive to Lorwood Drive to Tibet Avenue to Largo Drive to Windsor Road to Science Drive.
McQueen's Island Trail - U.S. Highway 80 East, the trail provides 6 miles for hiking and biking between Bull River and Fort Pulaski.
Other Neighborhood Parks & Playgrounds:
Avondale Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Texas and Ohio Avenues.
Ben Clark Park - Neighborhood playground near Duffy St. and Live Oak St.
Cann Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Bulloch and 46th Streets.
Carver Heights Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Bowden and Winburn Streets.
Cloverdale Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Cloverdale Drive and Eleanor Street.
Deacon W. C. Ross Park - Neighborhood playground on Stratford St.
Dixon Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of E. Broad and Duffy Streets.
Forrest Hill Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Skidaway and Berkshire Roads.
Fred Wessels Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of E. Broad and Oglethorpe Streets.
Hull Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of 55th St. and Atlantic Avenue. The park also features a baseball field.
Paulsen Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Paulsen and Joe Streets.
Staley Heights Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Dillon and Sherman Avenues.
Victory Heights Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of 42nd Street and Raskin Ave.
Wells Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of MLK and 38th Streets.
38th Street Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of 38th and Paulsen Streets.
Parks & Walking Trails:
Forsyth Park - This is the southernmost boundary of the historical district. Paved, lighted sidewalks are handicapped accessible and surround Savannah's most popular walking trail. The distance around the 30-acre park is 1.5 miles. The northern part of the park has 44 trees per acre with the predominant tree being the Live Oak and the predominant shrub being the azalea. There are two playgrounds, as well as tennis courts and basketball courts.
Daffin Park - The paved sidewalk completely outlines the perimeter of Daffin Park and is 2 miles around. The concrete sidewalk is eight feet wide and has no incline, which makes it handicapped accessible. For a shorter walk, try the lighted sidewalk around Daffin Lake - it's 1/3 mile around. The park also includes two playgrounds, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, and fields for soccer and football.
Bowles Ford - Lighted, paved walking trails surround the 16-acre lake. The distance around is .07 miles. Bowles Ford is located just off Stiles Avenue, near the Cloverdale neighborhood.
Tatemville Park - Lighted, paved walking trails surround the 20-acre lake. The distance around is .07 miles. Tatemville is located just off Staley Avenue, turn right off Staley Avenue on Coleman Street.
Savannah-Ogeechee Canal - Stroll through scenic river swamp forest along old Jenkes Toll Road; there are some rough sections. Children are welcome; dogs on a leash are permitted. Members free, adult visitors $2.00, Seniors $1.00, Children $1.00. The Savannah-Ogeechee Canal is off GA 204 , 2.3 miles west of I-95. The site includes locks 5 and 6 of the original canal that began operation in 1831. More info at www.savannahogeecheecanal.com.
McQueen's Island Nature Trail - Six miles of nature and beauty, the trail - a converted railroad track that parallels U.S. Highway 80 - once carried passengers to and from Tybee Island. Presently, the trail is approximately 6 miles in length and 10'-20' in width. Its inhabitants include a wide range of wildlife species. Located just past Bull River, the trail runs along Tybee Road's causeway.
Joe Tribble Park - This 51-acre park located at 12519 Largo Drive in the Windsor Forest Neighborhood includes an 11-acre lake, .568 miles paved and lighted sidewalk, open space, and the park is handicapped accessible.
Liberty City Park - Located at 1401 Mills B Lane Boulevard has a lighted, paved walking trail which surrounds the three acre lake. The distance around the lake is .331 miles.
Lake Mayer - Located at Montgomery Crossroad and Sallie Mood Drive. The 75 acre Lake Mayer offers a playground, basketball, tennis, volleyball, wheelchair fitness court, 2 pavilions, lighted jogging and bike trail, remote-controlled car track, baseball field, fishing, and sailing.
Bike Paths:
West to East Corridor - 52nd Street to Ward Street to LaRoche Avenue to the entrance of Savannah State University.
North to South Corridor - Habersham Street to Stephenson Avenue to Hodgson Memorial Drive to Edgewater Drive to Hillyer Drive to Dyches Drive to Lorwood Drive to Tibet Avenue to Largo Drive to Windsor Road to Science Drive.
McQueen's Island Trail - U.S. Highway 80 East, the trail provides 6 miles for hiking and biking between Bull River and Fort Pulaski.
Other Neighborhood Parks & Playgrounds:
Avondale Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Texas and Ohio Avenues.
Ben Clark Park - Neighborhood playground near Duffy St. and Live Oak St.
Cann Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Bulloch and 46th Streets.
Carver Heights Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Bowden and Winburn Streets.
Cloverdale Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Cloverdale Drive and Eleanor Street.
Deacon W. C. Ross Park - Neighborhood playground on Stratford St.
Dixon Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of E. Broad and Duffy Streets.
Forrest Hill Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Skidaway and Berkshire Roads.
Fred Wessels Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of E. Broad and Oglethorpe Streets.
Hull Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of 55th St. and Atlantic Avenue. The park also features a baseball field.
Paulsen Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Paulsen and Joe Streets.
Staley Heights Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of Dillon and Sherman Avenues.
Victory Heights Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of 42nd Street and Raskin Ave.
Wells Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of MLK and 38th Streets.
38th Street Park - Neighborhood playground at the corner of 38th and Paulsen Streets.