Olmsted Park System
Encompassing the Back Bay Fens, Muddy River, Olmsted (Leverett Park), Jamaica Park, Arborway, and Franklin Park
Brookline, Massachusetts
Olmsted Park System is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts certified as a historic location on Wednesday December 08, 1971. This location is a protected historic place because of historical significance relating to Recreation And Culture, more specifically a Work Of Art (Sculpture, Carving, Rock Art), Outdoor Recreation, Monument/Marker. Olmsted Park System was nominated by as a historic location by State Government based on Event, Architecture/Engineering and its significance in Community Planning And Development, Landscape Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation.
Olmsted Park System Information
Ownership Type: LocalType of Resource: District
Historically Significant Years Associated With This Location: 1870, 1885
Level of Governmental Significance: National
Architect, builder, or engineer: Olmsted,Frederick Law,Sr.
Restricted Archeological Site: Not Listed as a Restricted Site
Olmsted Park System Size Data
Acres occupied by this site: 8430Number of historically contributing buildings: 1
Number of historically contributing sites: 0
Number of historically contributing structures: 17
Number of historically contributing objects: 3
Number of noncontributing buildings: 1
Number of noncontributing sites: 0
Number of noncontributing structures: 6
Number of noncontributing objects: 0
Brookline Historic Locations
Norfolk County Historic Locations
Massachusetts Historic Locations