The new park is only a little further north on I-95
from the old Hwy 204/Abercorn Rd exit we used to stay at for the Scott
Stell Park battles. In fact, that park is actually connected to this park
by the new Canal Trail! (see Local Activites below)
Directions
From I-95 (Florida):
Driving north up I-95, continue past the old Hwy204/Abercorn
Rd exit (where we used to exit for the old park) and also on past I-16.
Take exit #102 (Hwy 80).
For the Ramada Inn:
Go right (east) on Hwy 80. The hotel will be just ahead
on your left.
For the Econo Lodge:
Go left (west) on Hwy80. The hotel is immediately there
on your right.
For Tomm Triplett Park:
The park is on the right only 1.6 miles (from the I-95
exit) further east Hwy 80. From the Ramda Inn it is probably only about
a mile to the park.
From I-16 (Atlanta):
As you approach Savannah on I-16 east, take I-95 north
and then follow the directions as from Florida above.
Map Link:
I've scouted the area and willhave a map for you all
in a little bit.
This park is administered by the Chatham Co. Parks & Rec. Dept.
If you have questions about the park, call: (912) 652-6780
If you have questions about Model Warship Combat events, contact:
Brian Koehler (912) 764-5183
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Hotel Information
Ramada Inn
1016 E. Hwy 80
Pooler, GA 31322
Phone: (912) 748-5242
Rate: $69/night (ground floor)
Web
Reservations
Since some of our captains were not satisfied with
the EconoLodge, the Ramada Inn should offer a nicer room (and is a little
closer to the pond). Make sure you mention that you're with
the Model Boat Club (They may also list them under Brian Koehler).
Econo Lodge
500 E. US 80
Pooler, GA 31322-2104
Phone: (912) 748-4124
Rate: $55-$89/night
The rooms are on the line of the Pine Lodge in Baxley
or the Slumberland in Orlando. It's been around for a while.
It's functional. There is also a pool.
Online: $55-$89/night
WebLink
Local Activities for the Family
Tom Triplett Park is not far
from Scott Stell Park, so you can read the "For the Family" on its information
page to see what else is in the area for interested family members.
CLICK
HERE
to go to the Scott Stell Park
Information Page
Also right at this park:
Savannah
- Ogeechee Canal Trail
The Savannah — Ogeechee canal
is a 16.5-mile long barge canal constructed in 1826-1830 between the Savannah
and Ogeechee Rivers. After improvements in the 1840s, it featured six locks,
each approximately 18 by 100 feet, with brick walls, wooden bottoms, wooden
gates, and five lock keeper’s houses. Today long portions of the canal
are intact...
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