Forsyth Park

Forsyth Park is a public green space in Savannah spanning 30 acres, crossed by wide pedestrian paths that lead to a cast-iron fountain at its center. The grounds include sports facilities in the northern section, while the southern area features large trees and open lawns.

William Brown Hodgson donated the land in 1840 to create Savannah's first large recreational area. The cast-iron fountain was added eighteen years later, marking the transition from a simple square to a designed park.

The central fountain bears the donor's name and serves as a popular meeting point for locals who often walk dogs or picnic on the lawns. On weekends the southern section fills with families playing frisbee or sitting beneath the old oaks.

Entry is free at any time of day, and visitors can walk through the entire park along several paths or rest on the lawns. A farmers market with regional products takes place on Saturday mornings near the southern entrance.

A special garden section was created for blind visitors and contains plants with pronounced scents and textures that can be explored through touch and smell. This area arose on the site of a former 19th-century military training facility.

Location: Savannah

Inception: 1840s

GPS coordinates: 32.06761,-81.09633

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:07