The Emerald Necklace is Here For You

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Welcome to Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace

Boston and Brookline’s historic and vibrant park system

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

Spring on the Emerald Necklace

April 1, 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!

Discover Olmsted Now

March 30, 2021

Join the Conservancy and the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site and learn why, 200 years after his birth, Greater Boston and other cities around the country will host initiatives that reanimate Olmsted's ideals.

Download or Print Our Emerald Necklace Map

December 24, 2020

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!

Sign Up for This Year’s Muddy River Cleanup

December 23, 2020

Help us keep the Emerald Necklace shining this Earth Week! Learn more and sign up for one of this spring's socially-distant volunteer cleanup events throughout the parks from April 19-24.

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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Don’t forget to sign up for this year’s Muddy River Cleanup! We’re very excited to be able to host a socially distanced volunteer event spanning six days and seven parks, find a spot that works for you and sign up here: http://bit.ly/MuddyRiver21

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