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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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Spotlights
Spotlight on…Washington Park in Milwaukee, WI
Explore the history of Olmsted's Washington Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Olmsted 200
NAOP President’s Award Recipients Honored with Custom Oak & Oscar Watch
To mark the bicentennial, Oak & Oscar has created three commemorative Olmsted watches to #CelebrateOlmsted. Two watches will serve as awards, while the third watch will be raffled in support of NAOP’s work.
Olmsted 200
Olmsted 200 Comes to ASLA Conference with “Big Head Fred”
Attending ASLA’s upcoming conference in San Francisco? Don’t miss the Olmsted Pavilion at expo booth 265 for programing, swag, and even photos with FLO.
Spotlights
Spotlight on…Boston’s Emerald Necklace
Stretching seven miles from end to end, the Emerald Necklace encompasses more than 1,100 acres of land, and stands as one of the nation’s earliest examples of green infrastructure—using organic materials such as stone, earth and plants to help absorb water and filter pollutants, instead of manmade structures of concrete or metal.
Field Notes
Midway Plaisance Advisory Council faces threatened destruction of wetland
In the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, development continues to threaten Frederick Law Olmsted’s historic parklands.
Field Notes
Laurel Hill Association celebrates Olmsted with annual tradition
Olmsted served as the honoree for this year’s Laurel Hill Day, an annual event held in a beautiful native glen in Stockbridge, MA.
Landscape Architecture & Design
New York to get new QueensWay linear park
In New York City, a historically underserved borough is slated to receive a new vibrant and healthful open space.
Field Notes
Olmsted 200: Looking to the Future
The Olmsted 200 campaign has sparked a rededication to parks and landscapes across the country—but the work is far from over!
Field Notes
Preserving Olmsted’s Forest
A call to designate and protect Goodwin’s Wilds in Hartford, CT.
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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