Daffin Park is an 80-acre public park on Savannah’s east side, near Victory Drive. Landscape architect John Nolen designed it in 1907, and its grounds combine a lake, broad lawns, mature trees and paths for walking or running. You can play tennis, visit the playground, bring a picnic or walk your dog in the designated area. Grayson Stadium, home to Savannah’s minor league baseball team, is also within the park. Come for an active outing or settle on a bench for a quieter break.
John Nolen’s 1907 design
Daffin Park was laid out in 1907 by landscape architect John Nolen. Its formal Beaux-Arts plan uses two circular nodes and diagonal streets lined with trees. The park is named for Philip D. Daffin, who chaired Savannah’s Park and Tree Commission for much of the commission’s first three decades.
The park forms part of the Daffin Park-Parkside Place Historic District, southeast of Savannah’s main Historic District. Its open grounds and tree-lined routes make it easy to explore on foot, with space for both recreation and quieter pauses.
Paths, lake and play areas
A paved sidewalk runs around the park’s perimeter. The route is described as two miles long and eight feet wide, with a level surface that is wheelchair accessible. A shorter, lighted path of about one-third of a mile goes around the lake. A rubberized running trail also follows the park’s perimeter.
The grounds include tennis courts, fields, a lake, playgrounds and a dog park. Families can use the playground area on the Waters Avenue side, at 1 Waring Drive. It is shaded and mostly fenced, but the boundary has open sections, so children need supervision near the edges. A new playground was being built on the Waters Avenue side in the information available for this guide.
Grayson Stadium and park activities
Grayson Stadium sits beside the park and is home to Savannah’s minor league baseball team. The stadium is also known for Savannah Bananas games. When there is no game to attend, the surrounding park remains a place for walking, picnics, tennis, field sports and outdoor events.
The range of facilities suits different kinds of visits: bring a ball for the fields, take a walk around the lake, or find a bench beneath the trees. Dogs are allowed, and the park includes a designated dog area.
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How long is the walking route at Daffin Park?
The paved perimeter sidewalk is about two miles long. A separate lighted path around the lake is about one-third of a mile.
Is Daffin Park suitable for children?
Yes. The park has playgrounds and open lawns. The Waters Avenue playground area is mostly fenced, so supervise children near its open edges.
Can I bring my dog to Daffin Park?
Yes. Dogs are allowed, and the park has a designated dog park. You can also walk dogs on the park paths.
What is Grayson Stadium known for?
Grayson Stadium is home to Savannah’s minor league baseball team and hosts Savannah Bananas games.
