Olmsted Park - Boston.gov
Dec 26, 2019 · On warm summer evenings, Olmsted's sweeping meadow is the scene of spirited neighborhood ball games on what is now Daisy Field, while Ward's Pond remains a peaceful preserve. Much of the park is heavily wooded, but Leverett Pond, forming the western border, presents a beautiful vista.
Olmsted Park: Before and after - Boston.gov
Jul 17, 2020 · On warm summer evenings, Olmsted's sweeping meadow is the scene of spirited neighborhood ball games on what is now Daisy Field, while Ward's Pond remains a peaceful hidden preserve. Much of the park is heavily wooded, but Leverett Pond, forming the western border, presents a beautiful vista.
Olmsted Park - Boston.gov
Established in 1891 Frederick Law Olmsted said of the park area that would later bear his name: "the locality is at present very attractive, including as it does, Ward's Pond with its verdure-clad, precipitous banks, a steep wooded hill, several groves and two meadows . . ."
Emerald Necklace - Boston.gov
Jul 14, 2016 · The artist we refer to here is Frederick Law Olmsted who, for his vision and craft, is known as the father of landscape architecture. He designed the Boston Park system we affectionately call the Emerald Necklace, a string of nine continuous parks.
Olmsted Park Landscape Restoration - Boston.gov
The landscape rehabilitation project within the Emerald Necklace's Olmsted Park in the upland area around Ward's Pond and Nickerson Hill will address several historic staircases, vegetation rehabilitation, pathway and trail improvements.
Mar 20, 2018 · OLMSTED PARK: PATHWAY RESTORATION AND INVASIVE MANAGEMENT PROJECT Boston, Massachusetts March 21, 2018 PREPARED BY: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Emerald Necklace Conservancy Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. SUBMITTED TO: City of Boston Conservation Commission & Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Boston Parks and Recreation - Olmsted Park
Oct 14, 2016 · The Boston Park s and Recreation Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to the first in a series of meetings to discusss the upcoming landscape restoration of Olmsted Park located at 217 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain.
Franklin Park - Boston.gov
5 days ago · With its acres of woods and scenic views, Franklin Park has long been considered Boston’s “country park.” The 485-acre park remains Boston’s largest open space. It is loved by residents and visitors for its miles of trails, playing fields, historical features and so much more.
Olmsted Park - Arthur Shurcliff, 2000 | ArchivesSpace Public Interface
Olmsted Park - Arthur Shurcliff, 2000, Box: 12, Folder: 66. Landmarks Commission research files, 5210.006. City of Boston Archives. Copy to clipboard
Parks and Playgrounds - Boston.gov
Come get to know South Boston’s waterfront park. With ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, and water play...