Central Park,
New York, NY The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC Biltmore Estate,
Asheville, NC Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park,
Yosemite, CA Niagara Falls State Park,
Niagara Falls, NY Stanford University Campus,
Palo Alto, CA U.S. Capitol Grounds,
Washington, DC Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site,
Brookline, MA

Celebrating Olmsted

Parks for All People

Central Park,
New York, NY

2022 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted, social reformer and founder of American landscape architecture. Please join the National Association for Olmsted Parks, partners, friends and the public as we explore Olmsted’s living legacy.

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Frederick Law Olmsted illustration by David Lee Csicsko

Frederick Law Olmsted

Landscape Architect, Author, Conservationist (1822-1903)

Frederick Law Olmsted was born in Hartford, CT, in 1822. Not until he was 43 years old did he decide 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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Feature Event

Oak Spring Garden Foundation

October 1, 2021
Virtual Exhibit

Frederick Law Olmsted: Landscapes for the Public Good is now available. This downloadable exhibit features 23 panels of vivid photos and drawings, exploring the many facets of Olmsted’s life and legacy. Curated by Dr. Caroline Mesrobian Hickman of the University of Maryland and in conjunction with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, the exhibit explores the many […]

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Upcoming Events

September 14 – 15, 2021

Olmsted Forum: “Olmsted in the Field: Landscape Travels and Design Practices”

University of Virginia School of Architecture
Charlottesville, VA  
May 15 – December 11, 2021

Forest Therapy Walks at Planting Fields

Planting Fields Foundation
Oyster Bay, NY  
June 20, 2021 – April 26, 2022

From Seeds to Tribute Trees in Riverside, Illinois

Riverside, Illinois natural areas. See website for specific location for seed hunts each month. Botanical Boxes available through The Seed in Riverside.
Riverside, IL  
November 30, 2021

Conversations with Olmsted: Challenges and Opportunities For Olmsted Parks

Zoom
 
December 2, 2021

Why We Need More National Parks

Trinity College
 
December 2, 2021

Beauty, Efficiency, and Economy: A Life of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., Landscape Architect, Planner and Conservationist

Zoom
 
December 9, 2021

OlmstedOnline Workshop: Olmsted Resources at the Library of Congress

via Zoom
 
January 30 – February 1, 2022

2022 New Jersey Chapter ASLA Annual Meeting

Atlantic City, NJ
 
February 2, 2022

Redesigning Cities: Atlanta’s Parks and Greenways as Agents of Urban Transformation

Online via BlueJeans Events
Atlanta, GA  
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We invite everyone to be a part of Olmsted 200, the national celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted. Find out how you can participate and show your commitment to our natural and historical heritage.

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