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Forsyth Park Savannah

Thirty acres of southern grandeur — Savannah's most beloved park, anchored by the white fountain that's appeared on every postcard since 1858.

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In short

Forsyth Park Savannah is a free, 30-acre public park at the south end of the Historic District, established in 1840 and home to an iconic 1858 cast-iron fountain, Spanish-moss-draped live oaks, and a year-round Saturday farmers market. It is open daily from sunrise to 10 PM with no tickets or reservations required.

A 30-acre living postcard

Forsyth Park sits at the south end of Savannah's Historic District, stretching from W Gaston Street down to Park Avenue. Modeled after Parisian public spaces, it was carved out in 1840 and now spans roughly 30 acres of lawns, gardens, monuments and shaded brick paths.

The fountain that defines a city

The two-tier white cast-iron fountain at the north end was installed in 1858, ordered from a New York foundry catalog. It's the most photographed spot in Savannah — and on St. Patrick's Day, the water turns emerald green.

What to do in Forsyth Park

Catch the Saturday farmers market (9 AM–1 PM, year-round), walk the oak-lined loop, picnic on the lawn, play tennis or basketball on the south courts, or visit the Forsyth Park Café and Fragrant Garden for the visually impaired. Most Savannah walking and ghost tours either start or pass through here.

Practical visitor info

Free entry, open daily sunrise to 10 PM. Free street parking on Whitaker and Drayton (check signs); paid lots 2 blocks north for busy weekends. Restrooms are at the south end near the café. Dogs welcome on leash, with a dedicated off-leash area in the southeast corner.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What makes Forsyth Park Savannah special?

Its 1858 white cast-iron fountain, towering live oaks dripping with Spanish moss, and the Saturday farmers market make it Savannah's most iconic gathering place.

Is Forsyth Park free to enter?

Yes — Forsyth Park Savannah is free, open to the public from sunrise to 10 PM every day, with no tickets or reservations required.

What's there to do in Forsyth Park Savannah?

Photograph the fountain, picnic under the oaks, jog the loop, attend the Saturday market, play tennis or basketball, or join a walking tour starting at the park.

Is Forsyth Park safe at night?

The park itself is well-lit and patrolled, but most visitors leave by 9 PM. Stay on the main paths and visit popular Bull Street rather than darker corners.

Location

Where is Forsyth Park?

Forsyth Park is a 30-acre public park at the south end of Savannah's Historic District in Georgia, bordered by Drayton Street, Whitaker Street, West Gaston Street and Park Avenue — about one mile south of River Street. It's free and open daily from sunrise to 10 PM.

Address: Forsyth Park, Drayton St & W Gaston St
Savannah, GA 31401
Hours: Daily · sunrise–10 PM
Entry: Free · no tickets
Coordinates: 32.0686° N, 81.0951° W
Good to know: South end of the Historic District · ~1 mile (20-min walk) from River Street · street parking on the surrounding squares.

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