Firm & Colleagues - Olmsted Network

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.
Legacy

Olmsted’s ideas still shape how we design and value public space in America.

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.

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.

Olmsted Action

When Olmsted landscapes are at risk, we raise a national voice.
Advocacy Toolkit

Resources to help you advocate for a public landscape.

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

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.

Firm & Colleagues

Olmsted retired in 1895, but his sons—John Charles Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.—carried on his legacy. Meet the people behind the Olmsted firm's success and explore their lasting impact.

History of the firm

John Charles Olmsted

A landscape architect and planner.

Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.

A landscape architect, planner, educator and conservationist.

Calvert Vaux

Pioneer of the American park movement.

Olmsted Firm

Henry Hobson Richardson

A friend and colleague with whom Olmsted reimagined America’s public spaces.

Charles Eliot

An early leader of the environmental movement.

Successors

The notable men and women who worked in the Olmsted firm.

Olmsted Trail

Our interactive map of Olmsted firm projects allow you to search by location and even designer.