Savannah's two main public parks


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July 29th 2015
Published: July 29th 2015
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An earlier article looked at some of Savannah’s squares that contain major statues, but there are over three dozen more statues and commemorations in the Historic District. We also need to consider at least the two main public parks – beautiful green spaces that contain many commemoratives. They are the smaller Emmet (or Irish) Park near the River, and the much larger Forsyth Park at the south... Read Full Entry



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29th July 2015
view over the river from behind Emmett Park

ooooooo nice view, nice shot ;o)
29th July 2015
Nine feet tall Irish cross, inscribed '“To all Americans of Irish descent -  Erin Go Bragh”

Nice monument!
29th July 2015
Savannah is so'Irish' that for Saint Patrick’s Day festivities, the water is dyed green.

Great idea, great fountain ;o)
29th July 2015
Water-spouting humanoids and other creatures are usually found in European fountains.

Fantastic!
5th August 2015
Like, I'm jess doin' my thing,man.

Hahaha, love this caption!!! Was he any match for you at the banjo?
5th August 2015
Emmett Park in February;  not only is the grass luxuriant, but I didn’t see any of the weeds that infest most city parks.

So lush!
5th August 2015
entering from the north end

Beautiful photo, looks like a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic lunch
5th August 2015
Confederate soldiers' monument (1879).  Be sure to see the introductory text.

Such rich, vibrant colours! This is quite the impressive statue!
5th August 2015
Saturday open air Farmers' Market near the tennis courts

Oh Wow, now I REALLY want to go for a picnic lunch here! Love this type of market, I bet you two had fun exploring the wares :)

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