Parks for the People

In this captivating audiobook, National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge explores the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted, the pioneering designer behind Central Park and other iconic landscapes across the United States. Bursting with energy and ambition, Olmsted transformed his childhood love of nature into a mission to enhance public access to parks, ultimately revolutionizing landscape architecture. Through her detailed research and lyrical writing, Partridge illuminates the vision and legacy of a man dedicated to making nature available to all.