5 Parks to Explore in Chatham County

Chippewa Square is one of the most known squares in all of Savannah, right in the center of everything.There’s a lot to see and do around the square, from plays to beautiful architecture.

The Colonial Park Cemetery, one of Savannah’s most beautiful restorations, is the final resting place for many of Savannah's earliest citizens. Established about 1750, it was the original burial ground for the Christ Church Parish.

This 8-acre park is most famous for its old-world beauty and historical features. Here, visitors can explore the remnants of a Revolutionary War era fortification which still houses the original brass cannons. They can also travel on the hiking trails traversing through sweeping maritime forests boasting turning colors in Fall. Additionally, Emmet Park contains a fishing pier where visitors can try to catch dinner or simply watch the sun rise at dawn over the banks of Lake Mayer.

Forsyth Park is one of the largest parks in the Chatham county, Georgia. The Park covers 30 acres of land just south of Gaston Street and north of Park Avenue. The east border of Forsyth Park is Drayton Street and on the west is Whitaker. For locals and tourists, Forsyth Park is a hub of social interaction.

Franklin Square and Ward are named for Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), one of the founding fathers of the United States and former agent of Georgia.