Virgilee is the only segment of the Olmsted Linear Park which is named for an individual. Virgilee was Joel Hurt’s daughter; this park is her memorial.

Oak Grove does contain an oak grove but is essentially a pastoral park which extends the design of the first two segments.

Shadyside is named for the heavily wooded section on the southern side of its western end.

Dellwood is named for the natural depression at its eastern end—a dell. It is graced with some particularly fine large trees.