The Emerald Necklace is Here For You

Click Through for Resources & Tips To Connect with the Parks

Welcome to Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace

Boston and Brookline’s historic and vibrant park system

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Emerald Necklace Conservancy

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The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is the proud recipient of the 2020 Preservation Massachusetts Fredrick Law Olmsted Award!

Read Our 2020 Annual Report

May 7, 2021

Last year, we pruned 3,500 trees, expanded our offices and produced dozens of in-person and virtual resources to enjoy the parks any time, anywhere - and you helped! Read all about it in our 2020 Annual Report.

Spring on the Emerald Necklace

April 23, 2021

This spring, we are excited to continue virtual programming into the green season by offering new virtual events, park tours, volunteer activities, educational resources and so much more!

Download or Print Our Emerald Necklace Map

April 22, 2021

Digital, ready-to-print copies of our map of the full Emerald Necklace system, as well as maps of each Emerald Necklace park, are available for viewing and download. Discover your new favorite park!

Discover Olmsted Now

April 2, 2021

We are excited to introduce OlmstedNow.org, a coalition-led platform to learn more about Olmsted’s work, join events and share your own park stories in preparation of the Greater Boston Olmsted Bicentennial.

The Emerald Necklace is Here For You

December 22, 2020

With more than 1,100 acres to spread out in and explore, the Emerald Necklace parks remain open at this time. Click through for tips on responsibly visiting the parks and resources to connect with the parks from home.

Explore with www.EmeraldNecklace.Tours

December 20, 2020

With over 50 detailed entries on locations and landmarks throughout the Emerald Necklace, our mobile tour guide is the perfect way to explore the parks by yourself, with family or from home.

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Stunning day out there, Massachusetts. Get outside for a walk or ride! This one brought to you by Frederick Law Olmsted's @EmNecklaceBos and @TownofBrookline.

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