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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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Field Notes
Exciting upgrades come to Louisville’s Olmsted Parks
Olmsted Parks Conservancy unveils new recreational opportunities and continues making progress on the Beargrass Preserve at Cherokee Park expansion.
Ecology & Sustainability
A Path Forward: Finding a Solution to Stormwater Runoff
Olmsted Linear Park in Atlanta, GA, works with local partners to address issues like stormwater runoff.
Conservation & Advocacy
National Trust Preservation Funds: Guidelines & Eligibility
A small grant at the right time can go a long way and is often the catalyst that inspires a community to take action on a preservation project. Grants generally start at $2,500 and range up to $5,000. There are three deadlines per year in February, June, and October. The selection process is very competitive.
Spotlights
Spotlight on…Yosemite
When Olmsted wrote "Yosemite and the Mariposa Grove" in 1865, he foresaw growing visitation and expressed concern about what would happen to the area if it wasn't properly managed.
Olmsted 200
Planting Fields Foundation to Host Symposium on Olmsted Firm Residential Projects
Planting Fields Foundation is keeping busy! In October, the organization is hosting several events for Olmsted 200, including a special reception at a private estate, a major two-day symposium, and a weekend of tours of Olmsted-designed sites on Long Island, NY.
Personal Reflections
Eagle Scout honors Olmsted with service project
Lora Panepinto of Scouts BSA Troop 222 reflects on completing her BSA Eagle Scout Service Project at Olmsted-Beil House Park.
Landscape Architecture & Design
Envisioning Central Park in Tokyo: A Comparative Study of Hibiya Park and Central Park
In honor of Olmsted 200 and the upcoming 150th anniversary of public parks in Japan, Ryosuke Kondo compares Tokyo's Hibiya Park and New York City's Central Park.
Field Notes
The Frederick Law Olmsted on Staten Island Discovery Map
The Friends of Olmsted-Beil House (FOBH) debuts a map project illustrating many of Olmsted's Staten Island locations.
Olmsted 200
In Memoriam: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
Olmsted 200 remembers Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. as a dedicated Olmsted-fan and engaged member of the Olmsted 200 Honorary Committee.
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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