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Older than either Central Park or Prospect Park in New York City, Forsyth Park is a very early expression of the American Public Park Movement, where communities constructed public open spaces as retreats from urban life.
Forsyth Park (formerly known as the Military Parade Ground) [1] is a large city park that occupies 30 acres (0.12 km 2) in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, United States. The park is bordered by Gaston Street to the north, Drayton Street to the east, Park Avenue to the south and Whitaker Street to the west.
Forsyth Park is the largest park in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia. The park covers 30 acres of land just south of Gaston Street and north of Park Avenue. The east border of Forsyth Park is Drayton Street, and on the west is Whitaker.
The first visit to Forsyth Park can be breathtakingly overwhelming. Oftentimes, visitors need to carve out an entire day to experience all 30 acres of grand scenery, blooming flowers, historic homes and the timeless Parisian-inspired Forsyth Park Fountain.
The park’s iconic fountain was installed in 1858 and is today one of the most-photographed places in Savannah. Spanning more than 30 acres, Forsyth Park is Savannah’s largest and oldest public park.
Our walk in Forsyth Park was like stepping into another era. This 30-acre haven in Savannah's heart is a historical treasure. The towering trees with Spanish moss whispered stories of the past, while the paths offered serene escapes from modern life.
This majestic 30-acre park named for Georgia’s 33rd governor has it all! The City’s most famous fountain—installed in 1858 and modeled after the fountains at the Place de la Concorde in Paris—crowns the northern edge of the park, inspiring contemplation and selfies, proposals and weddings.
Forsyth Park is a must-see for any visitor to Savannah. Dating from 1851, it is one of the oldest and prettiest urban parks in the United States. Its original 10 acres center on the distinctive fountain, surrounded by Savannah’s characteristic moss-hung oaks and in spring, flowering azaleas.
As the largest park in the charming southern city of Savannah, Forsyth Park is a hub of daily activity as well as many special cultural events. Learn about the Parisian inspiration for Savannah's landmark green space.
Forsyth Park, established in 1841, is a premier example of the role of landscape architecture and urban planning in the United States during the nineteenth century. The Park is a very early example of a rapidly urbanizing community developing a central park dedicated to public use.
