An Awesome Place for Individuals and Families to Live! The Forrest Gardens Community is more than just a typical mobile home park – it's a neighborhood full of great people. It is on the banks of the beautiful Leaf River and in the Petal School District. Petal City School buses drop off and pick up inside the park. It is centrally located so it is easy to get to work in Petal, Hattiesburg, or Laurel. There is nice green space for picnics and cookouts. The Park is very family friendly and professionally managed.