Author: Victoria Vanhuss

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy recently lost its case opposing the privatization of White Stadium, but with an appeal underway, the fight to protect public access in Boston’s Franklin Park continues.

Created by the Olmsted Brothers firm in 1932, this newly digitized booklet served as a formalized guide for the office’s graphic standards.

Nearly 175 years ago, Frederick Law Olmsted’s passion for parks as democratic spaces was ignited by a trip to Birkenhead Park in England.

The Olmsted Network’s recent trip to Atlanta, GA, from April 4-6, 2025, included tours of the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, Druid Hills, Olmsted Linear Park, Grant Park, Piedmont Park and more.

The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site—known as Fairsted—faces budget and staff reductions. 

In this Q&A, Suzanne Bishop explains how a passionate group of advocates are pushing for a new parks funding model in Oregon’s largest city.

Honor your Olmsted-influenced landscape by applying for the Professional Grounds Management Society's Olmsted Award category by June 15, 2025.

On Wednesday, March 5, the Olmsted Network hosted a discussion on the privatization of White Stadium in Boston’s Franklin Park. Watch the webinar recording now and take action by signing onto our letter by Monday, March 10.

Meet Arleyn Levee, an ardent and vocal advocate who has served the Olmsted Network in countless forms since its founding in 1980.

Come along as Mark Roessler, our communications specialist, visits Olmsted and Vaux’s Prospect Park with Prospect Park Alliance Archivist Amy Peck.

Olmsted Parks Conservancy announces investment of more than $300,000 in Chauffeur’s Rest section of Cherokee Park.

A site of national significance, this remarkable Kirkbride hospital and its grounds— designed by Olmsted and Vaux— are currently at risk.

The Olmsted Network is searching for a president to build on a period of tremendous growth.

The 2025 Charles E. Beveridge Research Grant supports research and projects highlighting the Olmsted firm’s legacy utilizing the Olmsted Archives at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.

Experts Margaret Bracken and John Herrold answer questions about the Conservancy’s latest tree initiative.