Savannah's Forsyth Park fountain may undergo restoration, which would require temporary removal. The project, pending city council approval, aims to be completed by August 31.

One of the city's most iconic landmarks―the Forsyth Park fountain―was disassembled Monday morning in what marked the beginning of its first major restoration in roughly 40 years.

Savannah City Council approved a partnership with Friends of Forsyth Conservancy Inc. for Forsyth Park projects. Designs for a new gym at the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (PARC) were unveiled.

If approved, staff will work with a contractor to remove the fountain in Forsyth Park starting in early summer. City officials said this will be the fountain’s first major restoration since 1988.

Visitors stroll along the walk to the Forsyth Park Fountain on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This restoration would be the first major one for the fountain since 1988, according to the statement.

SAVANNAH — Forsyth Park, famous for its elegant fountain, historical monuments and towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss, has been a magnet for residents and tourists alike for nearly 200 years.

Savannah’s iconic Forsyth Park fountain was dyed green Friday, an annual rite ahead of the Georgia city's huge St. Patrick's Day parade.