Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun closed

From 56 published days, 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-19; published by the park.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Official facts

Public access: Restricted access.

Protected area: 7 acres (3 ha).

Designation: National Historic Site. Listed as "Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Fall Walks and Talks: "Lungs of the City" - Public Health and Parks 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
• Fall Walks and Talks: Hardscapes - Architecture and Collaboration in the Olmsted Landscape 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
• Fall Walks and Talks: Social Clubs, Impressionism, and Olmsted 01:00 PM–02:30 PM

Before you go

Limits

No reservations are needed for offered tours unless you are with a group of more than 10 people

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

⚠ Park closure: Parking Lot Closure

Due to ongoing construction, the parking lot is closed. Ample street parking can be found along Dudley Street, including the Brookline Reservoir. For accessible parking, please visit our "Contact Us" page for more information.

⚠ Caution: Construction

There is ongoing construction due to roofing project. Please practice caution on the grounds and do not enter marked areas.

Getting there

Site 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 Line, D Branch.

Weather & when to go

Summer: Warm temperatures, average high temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, often with humidity. July and August bring the hottest temperatures. Fall: Cooler temperatures, mean temperatures between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes rainy. Peak fall foliage is in mid-October. Winter: Cold, with snow, average low temperature around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring: Cold to cool temperatures, average mean temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center — Visitor center, bookstore, and self guided exhibits are accessible through the Visitor Entrance. This entrance is located at the front of the house, the right most door from the circular drive. Entrances accessed through back parking lot or main house entrance through front vestibule are historic or staff entrances and are not available for public use.

Facilities on the park map

2 restroom, 3 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status