Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Closure Caution Information See 3 current alerts
Current alerts (3)
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Closure
Parking Lot Closure
Due to ongoing construction, the parking lot is closed. Ample street parking can be found along Dudley Street, including the Brookline Reservoir. For accessible parking, please visit our "Contact Us" page for more information.
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Caution
Construction
There is ongoing construction due to roofing project. Please practice caution on the grounds and do not enter marked areas.
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Information
Grounds Inaccessible to Visitors 10/19, 10/20, and 10/21
Due to restoration work on the landscape, the grounds will be inaccessible to visitors Monday-Wednesday, October 19-October 21. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Hours
Seasonal Park Hours
Today: Closed (Fall Hours, Sep 19 – Nov 1)
Usual hours
| Monday – Wednesday | Closed |
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| Thursday – Sunday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 17 – May 28: Closed November 2025 through May 2026 (closed)
Hours for the visitor center and house at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk.
In the summer, the site is open Thursday to Sunday. In the spring, the site is open Fridays and Saturdays. During the winter season, the house is closed to the public, with tours available by appointment only.
Visitor centers
Visitor Center
No hours listed.
About this park
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.