Forsyth Park is a large city park that occupies in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia. The park lies between Drayton and Whitaker Streets and contains walking paths, a children's play area, the Fragrant Garden for the Blind, and a large fountain. From time to time, there are concerts held at Forsyth to the benefit of the public.

Development

The park was originally created in the 1840s on of land donated by William Hodgson. In 1851, the park was expanded and named for Georgia Governor John Forsyth. By 1853, all original planned wards of Savannah were occupied and a large public park was added to the extreme south end of the city plan. This park was anticipated by General James Oglethorpe's plan and was made possible by a donation of 20 acres of land owned by Forsyth.

The Confederate Memorial

Standing in the middle of Forsyth Park with the pathway wrapping around it lies the Confederate memorial Statue. This work of art was donated by the Monroe County Courthouse to commemorate those volunteer soldiers who gave their lives fighting for the confederacy. Surrounded by a fence, it is protected to sustain it's culture and longevity.

Fountain

The fountain at the north end of the park was added in 1858 and is reminiscent of fountains in the Place de la Concorde in Paris and in Cuzco, Peru. At this time, Parisian urban planning was centered on the development of residential neighborhoods radiating out from a central green space. The Parisian model of developing large city parks was emulated by large cities in the United States, and even smaller cities, such as Savannah, asserting its cosmopolitan image.