Older than either Central Park or Prospect Park in New York City, Forsyth Park is a very early expression of the American Public Park Movement, where communities constructed public open spaces as retreats from urban life. Forsyth Park offered the residents of Savannah, the thirty-third largest city in the U.S. in 1840, a carefully conceived and ...

Forsyth Park (formerly known as the Military Parade Ground) [1] is a large city park that occupies 30 acres (0.12 km 2) in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, United States. The park is bordered by Gaston Street to the north, Drayton Street to the east, Park Avenue to the south and Whitaker Street to the west.

Beyond New York City’s soaring skyline, San Francisco’s famous Golden Gate Bridge, and Savannah’s iconic oak trees lie city streets lined with skyscrapers, mansions, monuments, and more. Architectural enthusiasts enamored with rich histories, intricate […]

Forsyth Park is a must-see for any visitor to Savannah. Dating from 1851, it is one of the oldest and prettiest urban parks in the United States. Its original 10 acres center on the distinctive fountain, surrounded by Savannah’s characteristic moss …

The first visit to Forsyth Park can be breathtakingly overwhelming. Oftentimes, visitors need to carve out an entire day to experience all 30 acres of grand scenery, blooming flowers, historic homes and the timeless Parisian-inspired Forsyth Park Fountain.

Live view from our camera located in Forsyth Park in the Savannah Historic District.

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This majestic 30-acre park named for Georgia’s 33rd governor has it all! The City’s most famous fountain—installed in 1858 and modeled after the fountains at the Place de la Concorde in Paris—crowns the northern edge of the park, inspiring contemplation and …

Aug 30, 2023 · Imagine this: as the first rays of the sun paint the Savannah skyline in hues of gold, you're strolling through the verdant expanse of Forsyth Park. The iconic fountain, a masterpiece of cast iron, gushes rhythmically, echoing the heartbeat of Savannah.

Forsyth Park usually ranks high on the list of “must see” spots in Savannah, so…you know what that means! Today I’m going to share some of my favorite photos of the area to help you see what makes it so special. That way you can decide if you want to add it to your itinerary or not.