Shared Spaces
Diverse voices exploring the Olmsteds' living legacy.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Christian Zimmerman
Over the course of 35 years, Christian Zimmerman oversaw the restoration of Olmsted’s Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY.
Field Notes
The Olmsted Network on the Move
Site visits, strategy sessions, and partner gatherings across the country reflect our commitment to growing a strong, visible, and connected national network.
Organizational News
Olmsted Network Embarks on 2026 Strategic Planning Initiative
As the Olmsted Network enters its next chapter, we have a rare opportunity to shape strategic direction that both honors our legacy and responds boldly to the needs of today’s public landscapes.
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Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
The Olmsted Firm— An Introduction
In this reprinted article, Charles E. Beveridge walks us through the evolution of the Olmsted firm.
Personal Reflections
Fred and Me: Love is strange
Author Sara Benincasa writes about her love for Frederick Law Olmsted.
Parks & Public Spaces
The design principles of Frederick Law Olmsted in light of recent psychological research
John Olmsted explores Frederick Law Olmsted's design principles through a psychological lens.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Betsy Shure Gross
Meet Betsy Shure Gross, a member of our Olmsted 200 Honorary Committee!
Spotlights
Spotlight on…Gray Gardens
Learn about Gray Gardens in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Spotlights
Spotlight on…Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, CA, was an early Olmsted design.
Personal Reflections
Beauty in Riverside, IL
Benjamin Sells served as Riverside's village president for nearly a decade. During his tenure, he was guided by Olmsted's interest in the beauty and soul of a place.
Personal Reflections
My Walks with Olmsted
University at Buffalo professor Adam Rome reflects on his walks through Olmsted's Delaware Park and his audio course— The Enduring Genius of Frederick Law Olmsted— on Audible.
Personal Reflections
A Humanities Class in Boston Explores Olmsted and His Legacy
Wentworth Institute of Technology recently marked Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday by launching a multidisciplinary humanities elective exploring his achievements, motivations, and legacy.
Advocacy
Protect Parks. Defend Democracy.
Sweeping budget cuts could weaken parks, trails and green spaces nationwide. Act now to defend funding and keep parks open for all.
Why the Fight for White Stadium Must Go On
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.
Olmsted’s Legacy at the Capitol Lives On
The Olmsted Network’s guide to the U.S. Capitol Grounds makes its way to Congress just in time for the upcoming presidential inauguration.
Olmsted & Friends
This series of interviews highlights the people who have long championed Olmsted and the Olmsted Network.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Layla George
Layla George, Olmsted Network board member and former Olmsted Parks Conservancy President, shares her appreciation for Olmsted in this brief interview.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Arleyn Levee
Meet Arleyn Levee, an ardent and vocal advocate who has served the Olmsted Network in countless forms since its founding in 1980.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Salmaan Khan
Salmaan Khan, the Olmsted Network’s newest board member, shares his appreciation for Olmsted in this brief interview.
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