Is Fernwood & Parkwood safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Fernwood & Parkwood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Fernwood & Parkwood
“Go with care. Fernwood and Parkwood is a quiet, established mid-century residential community in Savannah's midtown area that experiences relatively low violent crime compared to the urban core. While daytime visits are calm and unproblematic, visitors should maintain basic situational awareness along adjacent commercial corridors like Skidaway Road and Eisenhower Drive after dark.”
About the area
Fernwood & Parkwood is a classic mid-century Savannah suburb characterized by ranch-style homes, mature moss-draped oak trees, and quiet residential streets. It serves largely as a peaceful bedroom enclave nestled conveniently between historic downtown Savannah and the bustling Southside commercial hubs.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Mid-Century Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Fernwood & Parkwood
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but the flat terrain allows for casual cycling within interior streets, though bike lanes along major thoroughfares are sparse.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rate compared to central Savannah neighborhoods
- Stable residential core with high rates of established, long-term homeownership
- Quick vehicular access to Truman Parkway for convenient commutes to downtown and the beaches
- Close proximity to Bacon Park athletic facilities and Lake Mayer
Cons
- Commercial borders along Skidaway Road experience occasional property theft and vehicle break-ins
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure, including missing sidewalks and inadequate street lighting on interior residential lanes
- Car dependency with very few walkable dining or retail options inside the neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though occasional panhandling or individuals passing through can be observed near shopping plazas along Skidaway Road and Eisenhower Drive.
What Fernwood & Parkwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with neighbors walking dogs and commuters heading toward Truman Parkway.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light local traffic and minimal pedestrian activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents return home; well-lit drives make residential strolling safe, though commercial strips become busier.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally dark and deserted; while not exceptionally dangerous, walking alone on unlit streets is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates local bus routes (including Route 31 and nearby Route 4) along surrounding arterials like Skidaway Road, but service intervals can be long.
Parking is completely free and exceptionally easy throughout the neighborhood, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Fernwood & Parkwood
- Play a round of golf or practice at the nearby Bacon Park Golf Course
- Enjoy the playgrounds, walking trails, and tennis courts at nearby Lake Mayer Park
- Take a scenic drive under the live oaks down adjacent historic Isle of Hope routes
Local favorites
- Carey Hilliard's Restaurant · Southern / Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (3200)A classic Savannah institution serving barbecue, fried seafood, and Southern sides via sit-down and curb service.
- Castaways · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (850)Neighborhood eatery offering fresh coastal seafood, raw bar favorites, and a laid-back local atmosphere.
- Jalapeños Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Popular neighborhood spot for standard Mexican fare, strong margaritas, and quick family dining.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.