![]() ![]() The open-air shelters of Tom Triplett Park can also be destinations in their own right, for little lunches, picnic parties, or Sizes provide places to stop and rest or to seek a quick escape from the summer sun or a sudden rain shower. Dotted along the outside of the track, nestled into clearings in the pines, shelters of various Filled with catfish, bass, and bream free for the catching, the 19-acre lake luresįishers young and old to its bridges, piers, and grassy banks for peaceful hours plying rod and reel.Ī wide, well-lit smooth track follows the one and a half mile circumference of the lake, ideal for an uncrowded leisurely stroll,Ī brisk jog, or a zippy skate. Seasons of the unspoiled woods surrounding it. The jewel of Tom Triplett Park is its large central lake, with charming bridges crossing its mirrored surface that reflects the ![]() Later, when park visitors wonder about access to restrooms, water, or electricity, they’ll find those amenities available at certain Through the tall trees, popping out into the open here and there for views of the park from different perspectives. Posted maps of trails and exercise courses point the way to paths that wind off Clearly marked and attractively-lit drives lead cars to the paved parking areasĪdjacent to various destinations within the park. Visitors to the park find it a welcome blend of developed and undeveloped features thoughtfully arranged for civilizedĬonvenience as well as for escape into the semi-wild. It’s a beautiful place to take part in a whole host of active pastimes or to relish doing nothing at all. Public space, beckoning residents of Savannah, Pooler, Garden City – indeed all of Chatham County – to come enjoy time with natureĪnd with each other. If I am spending my hard earned money, I expect decent service.On Highway 80, just north of where it crosses I-95, Tom Triplett Community Park sprawls across roughly 200 acres of incredibly green When I politely reminded the young lady behind the counter that we were still waiting for the one slice of pizza, she gave me a look like I was a nuisance, went into the back, came out and flipped the pizza onto the counter. My son waited 40 minutes for a slice of pizza. I felt as if I was bothering the ladies at the snack bar by asking to purchase food and drink. I would have taken service with eye contact. The snack bar employees are unaware that service with a smile goes a long way. The $8.00 admission is highest we have ever paid for skating in venues that were much nicer and bigger. If both parents are going and you both do not want to skate, be prepared to pay for one of you. They only allow 1 chaperone in without paying. I was going to book a party at SK8 City but decided we should try it first. I used to take my children skating frequently and would spend a lot of money on games and food. We recently moved to the area and were looking for a place to skate. We stayed there for about 45 minutes and decided to leave, to never return again! We decide to get some drinks at the concession stand and my coke was flat, just carbonated water I asked the young lady in the stand and she looked at me like I just insulted her mother. Once we got their attention they acted like it was a burden for them to take care of us, I guess they ratther go back to their conversation than taking care of paying customers. Getting the skates was an ordeal on itself, the staff behind the counter were just hanging out and chatting, it took a little while for them of acknowledge us. And the music was so full of foul language somehow somebody had the great idea to change the music and to turn it down, so we stayed. We go there and the music is so loud that I can barely hear myself think. We should turn around rigth there but our kids were looking forward to skate. I don't skate neither my wife but we were still requiered to pay full admission price, just to go supervise our kids! We tried to explain to the lady on the front that me and my wife were there just to supervise our kids to no avail. Here is what happened: My wife and my two kids go there one afternoon. ![]()
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