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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Emerald Necklace Conservancy

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Franklin Park

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Discover Olmsted Now
We are excited to introduce OlmstedNow.org, a coalition-led platform of the Greater Boston Olmsted Bicentennial. Learn more about Olmsted’s work and share your story today!

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

Charlesgate Revitalization Public Meeting

August 3, 2021

Please join us on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00PM for updates about the work Charlesgate Alliance, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and others are doing to promote better possibilities for Charlesgate Park!

An Opportunity to Restore Franklin Park

August 2, 2021

A once-in-lifetime opportunity: the right community services and needed housing in the right location, and an opportunity to restore parkland to Franklin Park, a high growth area in a high-needs community.

Download or Print Our Emerald Necklace Map

August 1, 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!

Party in the Park 2021

July 31, 2021

This year's Party in the Park will be held on Wednesday, September 22 and Pinebank Promontory overlooking Jamaica Pond. Learn about our sponsorship opportunities and buy your tickets today!

The Emerald Necklace is Here For You

July 30, 2021

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

July 29, 2021

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.

Emerald Necklace Conservancy @EmNecklaceBos·

16 Sep

Please join us on Tuesday, September 21 at 7PM for exciting updates on the work @CharlesgateAll1, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and others are doing to promote better possibilities for Charlesgate Park!

Register for the Zoom meeting here: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-2grzojE9bPXTBf7CmooMi5Hch_ne1y

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