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Before age 43, Olmsted was a sailor, farmer, writer—then he pioneered landscape architecture.

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Now through July 15, nominate Olmsted champions for the Caroline Loughlin Volunteer Service Award or the Olmsted Stewardship Award.

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ON On the Move: California, Boston, & Chicago

In May, Sue Breitkopf and Victoria Vanhuss of the Olmsted Network team traveled across seven cities in four states.

ON On the Move: California, Boston, & Chicago

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Defending America's Civic Landscapes

The Olmsted Network joins the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s legal efforts to protect the integrity of the White House grounds.

Defending America's Civic Landscapes

Olmsted Trail

The Olmsted Trail invites you to explore 6,000 landscapes designed—or envisioned—by Olmsted and his successor firms.

Olmsted Papers Project

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Resources & Bibliography

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Explore the Olmsted Trail

Through an interactive map featuring historic resources and contemporary insights, the Olmsted Trail connects you to the enduring legacy and evolving future of Olmsted design.

Explore the Olmsted Trail

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Olmsted's Mount Royal: An Icon for 150 Years

In 2026, Mount Royal Park in Montréal marks the 150th anniversary of its design by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

Olmsted's Mount Royal: An Icon for 150 Years
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Frederick Law Olmsted
  • Life
    Before age 43, Olmsted was a sailor, farmer, writer—then he pioneered landscape architecture.
  • Work
    Starting with Central Park in 1858, Olmsted and his firms touched nearly 6,000 landscape designs.
    • Interactive Project Map
    • Timeline
    • Firm & Colleagues
  • Legacy
    Olmsted’s ideas still shape how we design and value public space in America.
About Us
  • Our Work
    Explore our roots and purpose.
    • Mission, Vision & Values
  • Partner Directory
    Explore our global partners.
  • Leadership & Staff
    Meet the team driving our mission.
  • Annual Awards
    Honoring the people and projects advancing Olmsted’s vision.
  • Financials & Annual Reports
    See the impact we’ve made.
  • Contact Us
    Ask questions or explore collaboration.
Partners
  • Become a Partner
    Join our growing network of partners working to protect and promote Olmsted’s living legacy.
  • Partner Benefits & FAQ
    Access tools, benefits, and support available to Olmsted Network partners.
  • Partner Directory
    Explore our network of partners stewarding Olmsted’s legacy across the globe.
  • Emerging Professionals
    Connect with students and early-career leaders passionate about parks, planning, and public space.
Advocacy
  • Olmsted Action
    When Olmsted landscapes are at risk, we raise a national voice.
  • Advocacy Toolkit
    Resources to help you advocate for a public landscape.
Research
  • Olmsted Trail
    The Olmsted Trail invites you to explore 6,000 landscapes designed—or envisioned—by Olmsted and his successor firms.
  • Olmsted Papers Project
    Olmsted left an invaluable resource of personal and professional papers.
    • Meet Charles E. Beveridge
  • Resources & Bibliography
    Research is key to understanding the history and significance of designed landscapes.
News & Events
  • Blog
    Latest updates and stories about the Olmsted Network and our partners.
  • Calendar of Events
    Upcoming programs, tours, and gatherings of the Olmsted Network.
  • Annual Conferences
    Join our yearly conferences to connect, learn, and celebrate Olmsted’s legacy.
  • Webinars & Recordings
    Access webinars on history, preservation, and Olmsted’s relevance today.
Olmsted Insider Newsletter

Olmsted Insider: December 2021

As we approach the holidays, and welcome the new year as the pinnacle of our celebration, the Olmsted 200 team can’t help but feel a sense of pride at how far we’ve come since our launch in early 2021.
Olmsted 200 December 22, 2021
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Welcome to the first edition of the Olmsted Insider – the monthly newsletter of the Olmsted 200 campaign! The countdown has begun… and we want you to join us as we prepare to celebrate the bicentennial of Frederick Law Olmsted’s birth in 2022. Read the newsletter here!
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Olmsted Insider: November 2021

We can never take our parks and public spaces for granted. In recent months, communities have benefitted in myriad ways from access to parks, outdoor spaces, and public lands that promote healthful recreation and respite.
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