Forsyth Park

We came here during St Patrick’s day and there were throngs of people and families enjoying the amenities. We came for the children’s park for our toddler and it didn’t disappoint.

This is a great place to visit in Savannah. If you are on River Street, it’s only about a two mile walk down to get to it. You can enjoy the scenerey along the way. It’s a great place for photo opportunities (we saw several people posing for prom pictures), good for putting up hammocks, playing games in the park or just having a picnic. The best thing we enjoyed was people watching :) I love this park, and I plan on returning. It’s a great historic part of Savannah.

Your trip to Savannah will not be complete without a visit to Forsyth Park! Not only is it Savannah’s largest park, but it’s probably also the most popular! if you are «squared-​out» from all the stops at the countless squares around town, have no fear, the 10-​acre park will re-​energize you! Here you’ll first find (if walking from downtown) the picturesque view of Spanish moss covered oaks with a beautiful fountain in the distance. But, the park also includes two playgrounds, two huge fields, tennis and basketball courts, a Confederate Memorial, a half shell theatre and a café that serves lunch (although I’ve never eaten there!). You might be talked into buying a local rose made from palm leaves, see a wedding photo shoot going down, or possibly even stumble into the Saturday farmers market. Regardless, this iconic spot is one that you won’t want to miss!

This is a very beautiful and history laden park located in Savannah. One of the places I was looking forward to seeing when I took my trip down there. The fountain was absolutely beautiful and seems to be the keystone of the park. Lots of art students from SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) drawing and painting in the park.
Also discovered that there is a memorial statue that honors the civil war that looks faces North to keep an eye on the Yankees. It turns out that it has a companion status located in New York that faces South. Interesting tidbit since I am from New York.

I feel like I’m in Eagleton right now, and every other city park I’ve been to in my entire life has been in Pawnee.

Great large park located on the southern tip of the historic district. Large sprawling trees cover the entire foreground of the park. As you get towards the center you are standing in front of a grand fountain. There are several musicians perfecting their art throughout the park. In one trip we encountered someone playing the trumpet, violin and someone playing their guitar. The park has a very welcoming and calming feel to it. If you continue onwards you find a small café butted up next two playgrounds. The green one on the left is made for smaller children. The red one to the right is designed for older children. Past the playgrounds there are two sets of open fields side by side split by a concrete walk way. There you will find several dogs and people playing frisbee and football and pretty much any outdoor game you can think of. The park serves as a great form of relaxation as many patrons take comfort in their hammocks hanging from the trees. A great little gem in this beautiful neighborhood.

This park is definitely very beautiful, with loads of space to wander, walk your dog, play with your kids, or just chill out. There is a café/​restaurant, plenty of playground space, and a tremendous looking fountain. Disappointingly, the fountain was not operating when we visited, which disappointed me greatly, as some of the photos look great.

I literally waited YEARS to visit Savannah. After watching several Travel Channel shows featuring Savannah, I decided I couldn’t wait more. Forsyth Park is the centerpiece of historic Savannah. This iconic park is featured in many books, movies, news articles and TV shows.
This park features from a stunning water fountain to a farmer’s market. You must visit this park.

Really pretty park with plenty to do.
Of course the main attraction is the gorgeous fountain, which is even on candy boxes here. Tons of benches surround the fountain, for a perfect little nap or just to sit and relax for a few minutes.
There are large paved areas where bikers aren’t allowed which is nice so you don’t have to worry about that — there are smaller bike paths.
Lots of swings and playground equipment for the kids (and maybe playful adults). There are also large open field areas, so bring a picnic blanket, or a ball to kick/​throw around… I even saw a person tie up their own hammock, which I think is pretty genius.

Heaven. This park is everything you imagine it will be and more. Truly if there was a park that was romantic, magical, dreamy and peaceful all in one it would be Forsyth Park. Growing up with Oak tree’s in my hometown I was in arbor heaven under the canopy of Oaks, Magnolia, Rhododendron and Spanish moss hanging down.
There are plenty of benches for many to have a rest on. My fiancé and I, along with our two dogs, sat for a while to have lunch and watch people pose in front of the fountain. There were many. It is very much a destination for both visitors and locals. One half of the park has the oaks and benches. The other half offers a playground for the kiddos, with a long stretch of open grass field just behind. I imagine it would be the ideal spot for festivals during the summertime.

Really cool «great foods» market on Saturday morning. Great area for a walk alone or with a pet or special human.

The Savannah Marathon ended here (Rascal Flatts!), so we had a good amount of time exploring and enjoying the surrounding trees and sights. There are beautiful homes lining some of the park and then a not-​so-​fancy neighborhood closeby, too. Welcome to the city.
This is a lovely park to walk and run through and seems to always have people around just doing their thing. Walk a dog. Take a stroll. Enjoy a pedicab ride.

The park is seriously beautiful with the history oaks/​Spanish moss and the fountain. Just go and enjoy the benches and take in nature!
There is usually a trumpet player that only adds to the great scene.
Plenty of benches in both shade & sun to sit & relax.

A beautiful park in a town of beautiful squares, that reminds you live oaks are
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bomb

Only in town for a couple days so obviously couldn’t all we wanted to but this park was on our list of things to check out. Quaint lovely park. loved the fountain and old mossy trees and magnolias. We didn’t stay long and it was in walking distance from the Holiday Inn where we were staying. I think this free park was worth the visit

We missed the Farmers Market due to a thunderstorm but we did pay Forsyth Park a visit later in the afternoon on our recent trip to Savannah. Beautiful park and sitting down on a bench to relax and enjoy the fountain was perfect. Shortly after sitting down a young man asked me to record him proposing to his girlfriend. Ummmm, Me? Buddy, are you sure you want to trust me with this once in a lifetime moment, on your iPhone? Ok! I agreed :) and did. It really made our visit here that much more romantic. It’s the perfect backdrop for romance. I’ve seen many beautiful fountains in many cities around the world and this one holds its own against the others.
Other reviews mention parking, which wasn’t an issue for us since we took a nice stroll to get here. Walking through several of the Squares in Savannah really adds to the visit. I’d say walk if you can.
Oh, and she said «Yes» so our visit was a success!

Forsyth Park is the heart and soul of Savannah. We knew we had to make a stop here after my first visit here. Parking was difficult but I felt like it was going to be worth it. And it was! Street parking isn’t too bad, just be willing to walk a block or two on a popular morning if necessary.
We stumbled upon the Farmer’s Market that morning at Forsyth Park. Booths and stands of organic goods and delights were available for our perusal. There is a booth at the front to exchange money for tokens, as I didn’t have cash. The tokens are $ 1 for 1 token, although there is a $ 1 transaction fee. I only exchanged for $ 3, which cost me $ 4. However, I couldn’t resist the Perc Cold Brew being offered by a Perc rep. Yum. Wish I had some creamer at hand, but it still went down pretty smoothly from the glass beer bottle it was bottled in.
We walked through the park past the fountain and underneath the beautiful canopy trees. Sure, there are tourists galore, but they don’t draw the attention away from the beauty that is part of Forsyth Park.
A must-​go destination in Savannah for every traveler in the area.

A mothers dream park. Beautiful, fenced in, huge and shaded playground area. There are actually two playground, we only checked out the big green one. If that isn’t enough to make you love it there is Starbucks, a café and clean bathrooms just feet away. Also one of the most beautiful parks you will find!

What a beautiful park!
Stopped by here on a sunny Sunday afternoon to enjoy my final moments in Savannah. Who am I kidding? I needed to walk off the fried chicken I ate earlier for lunch! This is the perfect park to spend time with your loved ones. Whether your companion is another adult, child, or furry frolicker; there’s always something interesting for everyone. I must admit, my bf and I had too much fun playing with the park chimes once we saw them! With wide paved paths, perfectly green grassy areas, and varying points of interest; it was really hard to leave once we finished our walk. Definitely make a stop here if you are either a fan of trees, fountains, dogs, or really wide walkways. Enjoy!

There’s never a dull day when you live near Forsyth Park. Every Saturday, there are charity runs and the fabulous Forsyth Farmer’s Market. Local business owners and farmers have tables with honey, flower, fruits and even cooked meals. Fresh is so in, so show off your cooking chops with veggies straight from the garden.
Forsyth is a cool place to picnic, play, and even take a nap. Just make sure you pick a spot far away from the dog area! The best time I’ve had at the park were just chilling, enjoying the views around me.
Hey, it’s Saturday. Let me get off my phone and enjoy a stroll in the park. Hope to see you there too.