Category: Field Notes

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

This summer marked a significant milestone for the University of Oregon Pacific Northwest Field School program as they celebrated their 30th anniversary year with an immersive three-week residency at Elk Rock Garden.

Fort Tryon Park has been a sanctuary and community anchor for 90 years, and the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy is stepping confidently into the future with a rebrand.

Prospect Park’s Olmsted-designed waterways are being adapted for a new era of climate resilience.

With renewed trails, trees, and inclusive signage, Olmsted City and the City of Utica are reimagining a historic park for the 21st century.

A landmark Olmsted park in Louisville’s West End is set for its largest restoration ever, guided by community voices and a historic $5 million gift.

From fundraising to final ribbon-cutting, OLPA and local leaders came together to create an inclusive space for all ages.

The Friends of Olmsted-Beil House bring landscape architecture and Olmsted’s legacy to Staten Island classrooms.

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 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.

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.