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

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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 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.

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.

Forest Hill Cemetery

Utica, NY

Olmsted Job Number(s)

#03395

Project Type

Cemeteries, Burial Lots, Memorials and Monuments

Designers

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Correspondence Date(s)

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