Shared Spaces
Diverse voices exploring the Olmsteds' living legacy.
Parks & Public Spaces
America at 250: Democracy and Public Spaces
In commemorating America’s 250th birthday, we must stand together for the public lands that define American life.
On the Move
ON on the Move: Summer 2026
Partner visits, connection, and promoting Olmsted values from Texas to Canada.
Field Notes
Highland Park Receives $3.9 Million to Rebuild Historic Children’s Pavilion
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will provide the final funding needed for this long-awaited project.
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Reprints
Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England
Through Reprints, the Olmsted Network makes available excerpts from important original writings of the Olmsted firm.
Reprints
Exploring the Olmsted Brothers Planning Work Anchorage, KY and Palos Verdes, CA
Through Reprints, the Olmsted Network makes available excerpts from important original writings of the Olmsted firm.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
Women and the Olmsted firm
Learn more about the women behind the Olmsted firm.
Olmsted Insider Newsletter
Watch Olmsted 200 on C-SPAN
This article was republished from our October 2022 newsletter.
Olmsted Insider Newsletter
NAOP to Receive BFLOParks Award
This article was republished from our September 2022 newsletter.
Landscape Architecture & Design
A Combination of Frederick Law Olmsted and Leland Stanford’s Minds
Learn more about the design of the Stanford University in the late 19th Century.
Life & Times
John Charles Olmsted: Landscape Architect, Planner (1852–1920)
In this reprinted article, learn about Frederick Law Olmsted's adopted son, John Charles Olmsted.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Joan Bozer
Remembering Joan Bozer (1928-2023) and the vital role she played in protecting Olmsted's work and legacy.
Spotlights
Spotlight on… Terwilliger Parkway
Terwilliger Parkway in Portland, OR, was envisioned by John C. Olmsted at the turn of the 20th century.
Advocacy
The Olmsted Network Joins Coalition to Protect West Potomac Park
At stake is not only West Potomac Park but the principle that America’s civic landscapes must be shaped through transparent, lawful, and public processes.
Defending America’s Civic Landscapes
The Olmsted Network joins the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s legal efforts to protect the integrity of the White House grounds.
White Stadium Case Heads to Massachusetts’ Highest Court
The Olmsted Network defends Boston’s Emerald Necklace—and public parks nationwide.
Olmsted & Friends
This series of interviews highlights the people who have long championed Olmsted and the Olmsted Network.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet David Price
David Price is due to retire in June 2026 after 39 years of service to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL, overseeing the most significant period of growth in the landscape's 100+ year history.
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.
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.
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