Olmstead park in Atlanta

One of the most revered and talented Landscape Architects was a man named Fredrick Law Olmstead (April 26, 1822 – August 28, 1903).  Considered the 'father' of Landscape Architecture, Olmstead is credited with the design behind Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City. His design firm developed dozens of famous parks throughout the US and world.

The most notable in our area of Georgia is Olmsted Linear Park in Druid Hills, Ponce de Leon Ave.  It is made of 50 acres of six distinct parks, strung along Ponce de Leon Avenue like a necklace. The parks were designed in the late 19th Century. Each of the six parks has its own name: Deepdene, Dellwood, Shadyside, Springdale, Virgilee and Oak Grove (formerly Brightwood). 

The drive down Ponce through these historic parks makes for a beautiful Sunday afternoon.