Fairsted, the home and office of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site · MA
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic is Seasonally Closed until May 2027
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesParking Lot Closure
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesConstruction
Hours Exceptions
NoteSpring Open Season Hours; Summer Open Season Hours; Fall Open Season Hours
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available6 activities
Park Name
InfoFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoMA
Phone
Info6175661689
frla_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoHours for the visitor center and exhibits as well as the historic design office at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round dawn-to-dusk. In the spring and fall, the site is open Fridays and Saturdays. In the summer, the site is open Thursday through Sunday. During the winter off season, the visitor center and exhibits as well as the historic design office are all closed to the public, with tours available by appointment on select weekdays.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoLandscape Design, Schools and Education, Social Movements + 3 more
Weather Info
InfoSummer: Warm temperatures, average high temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, often with humidity. July and August bring the hottest temperatures. Fall: Cooler temperatures, mean temperatures betw
Getting There
InfoSite is located on the southwest corner of Warren and Dudley Streets in Brookline, south of Route 9, near the Brookline Reservoir. Site is 0.7 miles from the Brookline Hills MBTA stop on the Green Lin
Location
Info42.3242° N, -71.1320° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website