Forsyth Park Playground

Forsyth Park is one of the most beautiful urban parks in the American South — 30 acres of live oaks and Spanish moss anchored by a cast-iron fountain that's been Savannah's most photographed landmark since 1858. The playground inside Forsyth Park gives families the best possible reason to spend time in this setting: kids play while parents get to be in one of the genuinely magical corners of American park design.

The playground is well-maintained and appropriate for the 2-10 age range — climbing structures, slides, and swings in a setting that already starts at beautiful. The surrounding park is the attraction: wide, crushed-shell paths under canopies of live oaks, open lawns where kids can run, and the fountain as the visual anchor that makes every photo look like a movie still.

For families visiting Savannah, Forsyth Park is non-negotiable — you're going to end up here regardless. The playground makes it specifically worthwhile for families with younger children who need an active outlet alongside the photogenic park experience. The south end of the park near the playground also has tennis courts and an amphitheater that hosts weekend performances in season.

The Bull Street corridor immediately south of the park (running toward the Thomas Square neighborhood) is one of Savannah's best eating streets for families: Foxy Loxy Cafe for coffee and snacks, Back in the Day Bakery for some of the best baked goods in Georgia. A Forsyth Park + Bull Street morning is one of the best family outings Savannah offers.

Summer heat management: arrive before 10am, stay until it gets uncomfortable, then repair to a cafe. Savannah in July at noon is not a comfortable playground environment — plan morning visits during summer months.