Olmsted Park System

Encompassing the Back Bay Fens, Muddy River, Olmsted (Leverett Park), Jamaica Park, Arborway, and Franklin Park
Brookline, Massachusetts

Historic Document

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: Local
Type 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: 8430
Number 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
Related Sections:
Brookline Historic Locations Norfolk County Historic Locations Massachusetts Historic Locations