April 26, 2022 marks the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted
— author, journalist, public official, city planner and father of American landscape architecture. Olmsted and his successor firms designed thousands of landscape projects across the country, transforming American life and culture. His vision of public parks for all people — and their ability to strengthen communities and promote public well-being — are more important than ever.

The campaign will educate wide and diverse audiences about the enduring value of Olmsted’s landscape designs and principles. It will explore his commitment to public parks for all, comprehensive system-wide planning, and the mental and physical health benefits of access to nature.

Through education and advocacy at the local and national level, the campaign seeks to ensure that Olmsted’s legacy lives on for the next 200 years by renewing public and policy commitment to our natural and historical heritage.