Who let the dogs out? Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is looking for the best photos of your pup enjoying Buffalo’s beautiful Olmsted Park System. Submit a clear, high resolution photo of your pup and stand a chance to be featured in the Olmsted Barks 2025 calendar!
All proceeds benefit the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the nonprofit steward that cares for your parks daily.
OLMSTED BARKS PRIZES
Every winner will receive social media recognition and (1) complimentary copy of the calendar!
- Final photo selections will be subjected to the selection committee’s discretion
- There will be a total of 12 winners (1 for each month)
- Winning photos will be judged based on number of votes, image quality, photo location, season of photo taken, and whether rules are followed
Stay updated on the progress of this initiative at the Conservancy's website: https://www.bfloparks.org/barks
This initiative is made possible by the following individuals of the Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks, Class of 2024: Ian Benjamin | Amanda Bentley | Mason Cruz | Alexandra Gugliuzza | Carolyn Hajek | Tala Harden | Nathan Huff | Rachel Lombardo | Jessica Nicolosi | Catherine Scrivo Baker | Katie Sleap | Michaela Worosz
Special shout out to YPOP alums Jennifer Rhee and Michael Mowrer.
Rules
- All qualifying submissions must be photographed in a landscape that is within the Buffalo Olmsted Park System. These landscapes include:
- Six parks: Cazenovia, Delaware, Front, Martin Luther King, Jr., Riverside, and South
- Seven parkways: Bidwell, Chapin, Lincoln
- Eight landscaped traffic circles: Agassiz, Colonial, Ferry, Gates, McClellan, McKinley, Soldiers, and Symphony
- Smaller spaces: Days, Heacock and Prospect
- All dogs MUST be leashed appropriately or photo will be automatically disqualified
- Please adhere to general rules and safety when photographing in public spaces
- Be kind - prank or rude photos will be automatically disqualified
- Get creative! We highly encourage visiting a less frequented park or showcasing an iconic landmark. The goal would be to include photos of pups in as many Olmsted landscapes as possible. By going to a less frequented park, the higher your chances of getting selected!
- For example: Bidwell Parkway is a popular destination, perhaps consider trying an Olmsted park in another neighborhood such as Cazenovia Park in South Buffalo or Riverside Park in Black Rock.
- Tip: Check out the photos that have been submitted to see which landscapes have not been represented!
- Final photo selections will be subjected to the selection committee’s discretion
- There will be a total of 12 winners (1 for each month)
- Winning photos will be judged based on number of votes, image quality, photo location, season of photo taken, and whether rules are followed as stated above
All qualifying submissions Olmsted Barks is a fundraiser hosted by the Young Professionals of Olmsted Parks (YPOP) to benefit the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. YPOP is a 9-month professional development program aimed to:
To raise awareness for the mission, vision and daily work of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
To inspire the next generation of community members and leaders to value and appreciate public parks and green spaces
To encourage the next generation of community members and leaders to engage in and support Buffalo’s nonprofit sector
The mission of Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) is to steward Buffalo’s historic Olmsted park and parkway system to benefit and to welcome all. The Conservancy works towards this through collaboration with community and strategic partners, advocating for quality parks for all, and enhancing the park system through beautification, maintenance and capital projects.
The vision of the BOPC is to
create an exceptional park network for all of Buffalo through equitable access to beautiful, quality and thriving parks; restorative green spaces that support our people and respect nature and the environment; and joyful opportunities to play, create, commune and discover.