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Forsyth Park

Address: 501 Whitaker St., Historic District, Savannah, GA, 31401 | Map It
Phone: 912/651-2128
www.georgiahistory.com

Category: Parks
Location: The Historic District

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.0/5

Fodor's Review:

The park forms the southern border of Bull Street. On its 30 acres are a glorious white fountain dating to 1858, Confederate and Spanish-American War memorials, and the Fragrant Garden for the Blind, a project of Savannah garden clubs. There are tennis courts and a tree-shaded jogging path. Outdoor plays and concerts often take place here. At the northwest corner of the park, in Hodgson Hall, a 19th-century Italianate Greek Revival building, you can find the Georgia Historical Society, which shows selections from its collection of artifacts and manuscripts.

Open: Tues.-Sat. 10-5

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 3/31/09
Located a few blocks south of the squares in the Historic District, this park is a greatly exaggerated version of them all -- it boasts both a large commemorative statue and a grand fountain (the squares have one or the other) as well as plenty of flower beds and large oaks in its northern half, playing fields in its southern half. Well worth finding.

Member Rating: 4.4
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 4.0 Value: 4.0 Don't Miss: 4.0

Reviewed by CCPL from Maryland on 2/7/07
During the hot days of summer, this park seems farther from the historic district than you'd think! Children's playground was pretty good and of course is FREE! The beautiful fountain featured in many photos is near the playground but be aware that Savannah's homeless population can be hanging out on the benches there.

Member Rating: 3.6
Ratings details: Experience: 3.0 Ease: 4.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 3.0

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