The distance
Forsyth Park is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) south of River Street as the crow flies. By foot through the Historic District, it's about a 20-minute walk. By car, allow 5 minutes outside of rush hour.
Getting Around
How far is Forsyth Park from River Street?
About 1 mile south — and the walk between them might be the most beautiful 20 minutes you'll spend in Savannah.
Book a Savannah tourIn short
Forsyth Park is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) south of River Street in Savannah — about a 20-minute walk heading south on Bull Street through five historic squares (Johnson, Wright, Chippewa, Madison, Monterey), or a 5-minute drive.
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The walking route (recommended)
Start at City Hall on Bay Street, walk south on Bull Street. You'll cross Broughton Street's shops, then pass through five of Savannah's most famous squares: Johnson, Wright, Chippewa (with the Forrest Gump bench), Madison, and Monterey. The fountain appears at the end of Bull Street.
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Other ways to get there
Free DOT shuttle along Bay Street and the Historic District. dot Express bus down Whitaker. Pedicabs (tipping is the norm). Rideshare runs about $7–10. The CAT Express trolleys also stop near both ends.
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FAQ
Frequently asked
How far is Forsyth Park from River Street?
Approximately 1 mile (1.6 km). The walk takes about 20 minutes through Savannah's Historic District squares; driving takes about 5 minutes depending on traffic.
Is it walkable from River Street?
Absolutely. Walking south on Bull Street from River Street through the historic squares is one of the most beautiful urban walks in the American South — flat, shaded and traffic-calmed.
What squares do you pass on the way?
Walking south on Bull Street, you'll pass through Johnson Square, Wright Square, Chippewa Square (the Forrest Gump bench), Madison Square and Monterey Square before reaching the Forsyth Park fountain.
Is there a shuttle or bus?
Yes — the free DOT (Downtown Transportation) shuttle and the dot Express bus connect River Street and the Historic District. Rideshare and pedicabs are also widely available.
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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