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Forsyth Park

Drayton St and E Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 (Downtown)
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As featured in Budget friendly Savannah
Ranked #6 of 115 attractions in Savannah
Type: Parks
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Traveller Description: Originally named Forsyth Place, by the mid 1850s, one portion of the original lands of the colonial Savannah gardens were transformed into the... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Conroe, Texas, United States
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

It is amazing that this city was planned with all the squares. A park every 2-3 blocks. You never feel you are in a large city.

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Lake Jackson, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I love Forsyth Park. Like walking back into time to a more gentile era. A beautiful relaxing setting, all served up with genuine southern hospitality. Savannah is a great place to visit. The best place in GA!

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Spring, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

A must stop if you visit Savannah. It has the iconic fountain, and a splash pad if you have kids. It was a nice change of pace from the history of Savannah, although you get that there too :)

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Douglas, Georgia
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17 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We walked all the way to Forsyth Park from Bay Street so were somewhat tired (ok--exhausted) by the time we got the Forsyth Park. Therefore, we did not explore the whole thing. It's huge and seemed to be a family friendly area. At least two families were taking naps on blankets in the middle of a grassy area surrounded by... More

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Florida
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Come to this park and spread out...enjoy the open spaces. There is a great playground and a restroom...these weren't there in my earlier visits. On Saturdays there is a Farmer's Market, so leave time to find parking. I have always thought it would be a great place to picnic (my 3 y/o even mentioned a picnic when we were walking).... More

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Albertville, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Beautiful park with a picturesque fountain and lots of grass for picnics. The trees with all the Spanish Moss are heavenly on a hot day.There was a man who offered to take our picture and I naively agreed, and then he gave this plant rose to me and asked for money, which we did, didn't want to be rude... but... More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

this is a great place to just hang out and let the kids run around. there is a beautiful fountain and cafeteria there and large statues in the middle of it.

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Montgomery, Alabama
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3 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Here, again, is a wonderful opportunity for photographs. We were very fortunate: our room at the Inn at Ellis Square had a picture of the fountain and then we visited the fountain and took our pictures.

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Hobe Sound, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Very beautiful and historic park. A "must see" if you visit Savannah.The fountain is lovely and park is very cool on a hot day. We were approached by a local who offered to take our picture together by the fountain (often a nice gesture) and he told us a few historical things about the area which were interesting. But then... More

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

What a great park, I wish we had one like it here in Myrtle Beach. Lot's of things to do, play grounds, room for playing games, water for the kids to play in, things to see, and even a farmers market on Saturday. Awesome place if you want to just relax as well.

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