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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.
Conservation & 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.
Research & Writings
Friends of Fairsted Announce 2026 Grant Recipients
The Friends of Fairsted have announced Alexa Vaughn and Charles Oropallo as the recipients of the 2026 Charles E. Beveridge Research Grant.
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Recent News & Articles
Field Notes
Highland Park Conservancy successful in campaign to reconstruct Children’s Pavilion
Rochester, NY celebrated Olmsted 200 by announcing an important restoration project and hosting a summer of Olmsted-themed events.
Field Notes
Crowds enjoy Boston’s Emerald Necklace in honor of Olmsted
Parkfest, which spanned the entire length of the Emerald Necklace, was the capstone event of Boston’s local bicentennial campaign.
Ecology & Sustainability
Biltmore’s Bass Pond: Re-Creating the Missing Island
Biltmore’s horticulture team restores an original “islet” in Bass Pond.
Landscape Architecture & Design
Exploring the history of Ogden Point
Thanks to the diligent research of Elizabeth Hodder, visitors to Bar Harbor’s Ogden Point can learn about the property’s rich history and ongoing efforts to restore the Olmsted design. The history of the property is well-documented, coming alive through correspondence.
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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