Olmsted Park System

The Olmsted Park System in Buffalo, New York, is a thoughtfully designed network of interconnected parks and parkways created by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and his son, John Charles Olmsted, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It offers residents a scenic, natural space for recreation, relaxation, and community gatherings, blending the city's urban environment with nature. The system emphasizes harmony with the landscape, including rivers, lakes, and wooded areas, providing an accessible, aesthetic, and functional outdoor experience that enhances the urban quality of life.