Forsyth Park, Public park in Savannah, United States.
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.
Forsyth Park began in the 1840s on 10 acres donated by William Brown Hodgson. In 1851 it was expanded and named for Georgia governor John Forsyth. An 18.9-acre parade ground was added at the south end and formally confirmed to Savannah's volunteer military companies by ordinances of 1914 and 1923. The fountain was cast by Janes, Beebe & Company of Bronx County, New York.
The fountain was cast by Janes, Beebe & Company of Bronx County, New York, an iron foundry owned by Adrian Janes that also produced ironwork for the U.S. Capitol dome. It sits on a direct line of continuation along the Bull Street corridor and is among Savannah's most photographed fountains.
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.
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