Frederick Law Olmstead was the world’s first full-size professional landscape architect. He purchased this home and redesigned it to better suit his family’s needs. When the park was acquired by the National Park Service, it was restored to appear as it did in 1930. Tours for visitors are open from May to September, though the gardens are open year-round. You can talk a self- or ranger-guided tour, but the Design Office is only available on a guided tour. If you’d like to visit during one of the lectures or talks, be sure to check with the Historic Site website to plan for special events.
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445, Phone: 617-566-1689