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PARKS, PLACES & PEOPLE
The Olmsted Network is the first and only national organization dedicated to championing Olmsted parks, places and principles through advocacy, education and stewardship.
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Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903)
Frederick Law Olmsted was born in Hartford, CT, in 1822. It wasn’t until he was 43 years old that he decided to devote himself fully to landscape architecture. His experiences as a farmer, journalist for The New York Times, administrator and public servant all influenced his later thinking and career.
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Parks, Landscapes & More
Olmsted created some of the most iconic and recognizable landscapes in North America, including Central Park in New York City, the Emerald Necklace in Boston, Jackson Park in Chicago and the park systems of Louisville, Rochester and Buffalo.
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Design Theory, Principles & Philosophy
Over a period of nearly 100 years, the Olmsted firm had thousands of projects throughout the United States, Canada and other countries. Explore the Master List of Design Projects, the Olmsted Papers Project, Olmsted’s Theory & Design Principles and more.
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Become a champion for Parks, Places & People, and all Olmsted landscapes. Now more than ever, public parks and green spaces are critical to individual well-being, strong communities, vibrant economies and a healthy planet. Use our tools and templates to learn more and advocate for parks everywhere.
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Help us preserve and protect historic Olmsted landscapes; provide advocacy and technical assistance at the national and local level; offer key resources and educational material about Olmsted landscape designs; provide regular conferences and online forums for park leaders and the public; and publish and promote scholarship.
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5ドル Million Restoration Planned for Chickasaw Park
The Olmsted Network is pleased to celebrate exciting news from our partners at the Olmsted Parks Conservancy: a 5ドル million anonymous gift will fund the largest full-scale park restoration in the Conservancy’s history—at Louisville’s historic Chickasaw Park. Designed by the Olmsted firm in 1923, Chickasaw Park is believed to be the only Olmsted-designed park created […]
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Quarterly Partner Meeting
The Olmsted Network hosts quarterly partner meetings throughout the year to support shared learning and collaboration across our network. These meetings alternate between Idea Exchanges, featuring partner-led flash presentations and discussion, and Skills Labs focused on building practical capacity in areas such as communications, fundraising, and engagement. 2026 Meeting Dates:• February 19• May 21• August […]