Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker.
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About Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker. Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston in 1883 and established the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design. During the next century, his sons and successors perpetuated Olmsted's design ideals, philosophy, and influence.
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Driving times from Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Seasonal Park Hours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Getting there
Summer: Warm temperatures, average high temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, often with humidity. July and August bring the hottest temperatures. Fall: Cooler temperatures, mean temperatures between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes rainy. Peak fall foliage is in mid-October. Winter: Cold, with snow, average low temperature around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring: Cold to cool temperatures, average mean temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (8 min), Boston African American National Historic Site (12 min), Boston National Historical Park (14 min), Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (16 min), Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (25 min), Adams National Historical Park (26 min).