Richmond Hill, a city infused with southern charm, is within the Savannah metropolitan area. The town is known for a colorful historical background and serene scenic beauty. A goal the city takes seriously is preserving the land and historical resources. Richmond Hill is sprinkled with numerous parks providing a variety of outdoor activities for residents and visitors. In October, the town celebrates the fresh local area seafood by sponsoring a three-day event with a hometown feel.
State Park
A visit to Fort McAllister State Park means experiencing a piece of Georgia's past. One of the most popular parks in the area, McAllister has more than 10,000 visitors each month. Attractions include a variety of outdoor activities. Additionally, the park has an on-site museum filled with exhibits displaying historical items from the Civil War and colonial periods. With giant oaks and a salt marsh as a background, the park has natural beauty that campers and hikers can enjoy.
J.F. Gregory Park
Seeped in events of historical interest, J.F. Gregory Park once was the site of a rice plantation that fed Confederate troops. Henry Ford purchased the land in 1925. The park bears the name of his plantation foreman. Fishing and hiking are common activities enjoyed in this 335-acre park. Bird-watchers delight in the Georgia Colonial Birding Trail and bird tower. The park has acres of greenspace for family picnics and reunions. To honor local veterans, the park built the Richmond Hill Veterans Monument.
Sports Facilities
Active kids can take their skateboards to Ozzy Skate Park located in the Richmond Hill Recreation Park. Richmond Hill prides itself on having the first skate park in Bryan County. The area is also intended for rollerblading. The recreation association sponsors many team sporting events for girls and boys. The park is also the site for many community events.
The city also maintains Piercefield Park, a 4-acre park in a community setting. A basketball court and playground are among the amenities.
Wetlands Education Center
The city of Richmond Hill was recipient of a Coastal Incentive Grant given by the state. These funds helped finance the John W. Stevens and Wetlands Education Center. Teachers and students frequent the center to learn more about preserving the wetland ecosystem. The park also has three miles of wetlands trails filled with birdhouses and wildlife information centers. Raccoons, alligators, deer and snakes inhabit the area. Also on site is a barbecue hut that community groups can use for social functions.
Events of Interest
In August 2004, the city received a certificate from Laura Bush recognizing Richmond Hill as a Preserve America Community. The initiative, a project favored by the former first lady, was developed to promote and encourage cultural and resource preservation.
One of Richmond Hills most well-attended events is the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival held each August. The chamber of commerce has sponsored this event since 1999 to showcase the area's fresh catch.
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