Forsyth Park spans approximately 30 acres — the largest green space in Savannah's Historic District. Here's what that means for your visit.
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Forsyth Park is approximately 30 acres (12 hectares), making it the largest park in Savannah's Historic District. It spans roughly 4 city blocks north to south (Gaston to Park Avenue) and 2 blocks east to west (Whitaker to Drayton), with a perimeter loop of about 1 mile.
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Forsyth Park is approximately 30 acres (12 hectares). It started at 10 acres in 1840 and was expanded to its current size in 1851.
The full perimeter loop is about 1 mile, taking 20–25 minutes at a leisurely pace. Allow 60–90 minutes for a complete visit including the fountain, monument and gardens.
Forsyth Park (30 acres) is much smaller than NYC's Central Park (843 acres). Think of it as a single, manageable Savannah-scale version — walkable in one visit.
Forsyth Park measures roughly 4 blocks long (north–south, from Gaston to Park Avenue) by 2 blocks wide (east–west, from Whitaker to Drayton).
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.
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