The Parkway Between Muddy River Gate House and Jamaica Park, 1892
On the Upper Valley of Muddy River: “A chain of picturesque fresh-water ponds, alternating with attractive natural groves and meads" -- Frederick Law Olmsted, City of Boston Sixth Annual Report, 1880.
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The Sanitary Improvement of the Muddy River, 1881
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From Allerton Overlook over Leverett Pond, 1900
“From Tremont Street, southwardly to Jamaica Pond, the waters widen out into pools and ponds, connected by a rapid brook. Besides the scenery a more varied Parkway, the road on the Boston side has been named Jamaica-way, thus, indirectly, by change of name, recognizing the change of landscape character. The public way on the Brookline side is named Brookline Road, the use of the word "road" being appropriate to its rural character.” -- Frederick Law Olmsted, Town of Brookline, Reports, 1889-1890.
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Olmsted Park Wards Pond Boardwalk
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Olmsted Park's Leverett Pond Footbridge
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Olmsted Park Wards Pond
Fishing in the early morning.
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Pedestrian and Bike Pathways
This view is on the Brookline side. The paths were designed in 1998.
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The Babbling Brook
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Leverett Pond in the Early Morning
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Bicycle Path at Leverett Pond
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Out for a Run
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