Forsyth Park — the icon (30 acres)
The crown jewel of the Historic District. White cast-iron fountain, Saturday farmers market, ancient oaks, walking trails. Start here.
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Parks in Savannah, GA
From the iconic Forsyth Park to lake-front escapes and barrier-island wilderness — Savannah's parks scene goes far beyond the postcard.
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Parks in Savannah, GA range from Forsyth Park (30 acres, Historic District) and Daffin Park (80 acres, midtown) to Lake Mayer Community Park (~75 acres) and Skidaway Island State Park (500+ acres of Lowcountry wilderness). The city also has 22 free historic squares embedded in its original 1733 street grid.
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Daffin Park — local favorite (80 acres)
Midtown classic with Grayson Stadium (home of the Savannah Bananas), tennis courts, a small lake and wide-open lawns. Less touristy, more local.
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Lake Mayer Community Park (~75 acres)
Southeast Savannah park around a 35-acre lake. Walking and biking loop, kayak rentals, model boat lake, frisbee golf. Family-friendly.
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Skidaway Island State Park (500+ acres)
Twenty minutes south of downtown. Salt marsh boardwalks, live-oak hammocks, alligator sightings, camping. Real Lowcountry wilderness.
The 22 Historic Squares
Technically not parks, but functionally small green plazas with monuments, benches and shade. Walk Bull Street to see five of the best in a row: Johnson, Wright, Chippewa, Madison, Monterey.
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FAQ
Frequently asked
What is the biggest park in Savannah GA?
Forsyth Park is the largest in the Historic District at 30 acres. Beyond downtown, Lake Mayer Community Park is around 75 acres, and Skidaway Island State Park is over 500 acres.
How many squares are in Savannah?
Savannah has 22 historic squares — small pocket parks integrated into the original 1733 city plan. They are technically parks but functionally tiny city plazas.
Are Savannah parks free?
All city parks in Savannah — including Forsyth, Daffin and the 22 squares — are free. State parks like Skidaway charge a small parking fee.
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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