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Oak-shaded walking path typical of Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA
Common Confusion

Fowler Park vs Forsyth Park

Two very different Georgia parks that get mixed up all the time. Here's how to tell them apart — and find the right one.

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In short

Fowler Park and Forsyth Park are two separate Georgia parks that are frequently confused. Forsyth Park is the iconic 30-acre Historic District park in Savannah with the famous 1858 white fountain; Fowler Park is a 100+ acre Forsyth County recreation park in Cumming, GA, about 40 miles north of Atlanta.

Forsyth Park — Savannah, coastal Georgia

If you're searching for the famous park with the white fountain, ancient oaks, Spanish moss and a Saturday farmers market — that's Forsyth Park in Savannah. It's a 30-acre Historic District landmark at the south end of downtown Savannah, GA.
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Fowler Park — Forsyth County, north Georgia

Fowler Park is a 100+ acre Forsyth County recreation park in Cumming, GA, about 40 miles north of Atlanta. It has athletic fields, playgrounds, walking trails and a community amphitheater — but no famous fountain and no historic-district context.
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Which one do you want?

Visiting Savannah, looking for the postcard fountain, oaks and southern charm? You want Forsyth Park (this site). Looking for a north-Georgia county park near Atlanta? You want Fowler Park in Cumming, Forsyth County, GA.
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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Fowler Park the same as Forsyth Park?

No. Fowler Park is in Forsyth County, Georgia (north of Atlanta). Forsyth Park is a separate park in the City of Savannah on the coast. People often confuse the two when searching.

Where is Fowler Park located?

Fowler Park is in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia — about 40 miles north of Atlanta. It's a 100+ acre county park with playgrounds, fields and walking trails.

Which one has the famous white fountain?

Forsyth Park in Savannah has the iconic 1858 white cast-iron fountain. Fowler Park (in Forsyth County) does not have a famous fountain.

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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