Olmsted Historic Walking Tour of Anderson Park

Before Anderson Park existed, three houses and a fire station sat on the park property. Discover where they went and other surprising stories about how this Olmsted-designed Essex County park came to be created over a century ago, how it shaped Upper Montclair, and how it led to the formation of other Montclair parks. On this illustrated tour, also learn about efforts to rejuvenate the landscape of this park, on the National Register of Historic Places. Handicap accessible. Essex County Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair. Meet at the boulder at the park’s northeast entrance near Bellevue Avenue and the train tracks. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free. Call or check the Friends of Anderson Park Facebook page for weather updates. No rain date. Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park: 973-477-7207; FriendsOfAndersonPark.com.