Mother Matilda Beasley Park

Mother Matilda Beasley Park, located at 500 E. Broad Street in Savannah, Georgia, is a community park and educational historic site dedicated to Georgia’s first African-American nun, Mother Matilda Beasley, who founded the St. Francis Home for Colored Orphans in 1887. The park features a baseball/softball field, playground, dog park, pavilion, and recreational facilities that serve the Savannah community for sports, family gatherings, and outdoor activities. Operated by Chatham County Parks and Recreation, the park honors the legacy of Mother Beasley’s pioneering contributions to education and service in the region.