Olmsted Trail

Uncover the collective power of Olmsted landscapes! The Olmsted Network's reimagined Olmsted Trail makes it easy to explore thousands of landscapes shaped by Olmsted and his successor firms—past, present and future. Each site features original plans and drawings, with select pages offering deeper insight into today’s preservation opportunities and challenges.

Downing Park

Newburgh, NY
Parks, Parkways & Recreation Areas

Biltmore Estate

Asheville, NC
Private Estate & Homesteads

Palos Verdes Estates / Miraleste

Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Subdivisions & Suburban Communities

Central Park

New York City, NY
Parks, Parkways & Recreation Areas

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (Fairsted)

Brookline, MA
Private Estate & Homesteads

Jackson Park

Chicago, IL
Parks, Parkways & Recreation Areas

U.S. Capitol Grounds

Washington, DC
Grounds of Public Buildings

Emerald Necklace

Boston, MA
Parks, Parkways & Recreation Areas

Volunteer Park

Seattle, WA
Parks, Parkways & Recreation Areas

Yosemite National Park

CA
Parks, Parkways & Recreation Areas

HOW TO USE

Search. Discover. Interact.

Use the search feature in the map and list views to explore thousands of Olmsted-designed landscapes. Click on a site to see historic and contemporary content, including original plans, documents, partner initiatives, advocacy efforts, photos and more.

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