Gorgeous and peaceful. Quietest park around and it's sort of hidden from the street so it feels…read moreprivate. There are no bathrooms, which is a bummer, but otherwise it's wonderful. My children had a great time there.

Since this past May 2023, I have picked up the sport of pickleball. It all started with my eldest…read moredaughter high school leadership academy that organized a pickleball tourney to raise money for a couple families who were in need of some financial support. So grateful my daughter was part of a good high school that supported their students and communities. I have since found a few parks that have either dedicated pickleball courts and/or tennis courts that have pickleball court lines. I have even found one park where you need to bring your own net, but the pickleball lines are present. Anyway, Farnsworth Park has been my go-to park for outdoor pickleball play lately. It has 4 beautiful dedicated pickleball courts and one tennis court with pickleball lines (bring your own net). People here are nice and friendly. It's not too competitive. Everyone just want to play pickleball and have some fun. This park is huge and lovely. Tons of picnic area. Lots of trees with great shade. Baseball field, basketball courts, children playground area, amphitheater, and so much more. I love this park! I wish I live closer to this park so I can come here to play pickleball and enjoy the rest of the park more often. I'm only here on the weekends when I can make it. Maybe when I get a place of my own later on, I'll consider living nearby or as close as possible if I can afford it LOL. Anyhoo, this is a must visit park!

Okay Altadena Park with amazing views, tons of green grass, hills, trees, playgrounds, fields,…read moretables, courts and an amphitheater + recreation center... I see you!! This little big park really surprised me, not just with its street and lot parking, but with its layout and abundance. I came here on a date night to see an outdoor performance of Cabaret (one of my top 5 favorite musicals), which was amazing!! We went to support our pal Avery who was in the show... Check out the Altadena Music Theatre for upcoming fun stuff including more Cabaret nights: https://www.altadenamusictheatre.com/events + sites like Eventbrite, Goldstar, and LA Weekly (to name a few). I was yesterday's years old before I knew Farnsworth Park existed let alone was a park with an Amphitheater, plenty of seating for concerts, plays and productions which I'm told they've had a large assortment of in the past. The park overall is very clean, easy to navigate and has plenty of public restrooms though they seem to close them around 8ish/9 which is understandable though should have some flexibility in the late spring and summer months, especially for performances + school will be out which means kids, families and everyone will be out later. If you ever have a chance to drive up to this lush green hidden gem encompassing Mount Curve Avenue, Marengo Avenue, Lake Avenue and Concha Street with various addresses off each street (all going to the same place)... Then soak it all up.

I love the Playhouse Village Park. I'm so happy this is around…read more There are not that many parks in the area of Paseo/ Old Town so it is very helpful for the dogs owners like myself that live in an apartment to bring my lovely fur baby to come here. I will still drive my baby to a park & dog park. But for the days when I'm not up for the drive, we love walking here and just chillin. There's an option for the big dogs/ small dogs to play in. There are is also a play area for children as well. There is a good amount of paid parking but you can also find street parking (if you're lucky). I also want to mention that they host cute little events here time to time. It is wonderful to have to have the community come together. There have been nights where they have played live music & nights where they have had a movie night.

Love hearing a great Jazz band. I never took the time to go to the free concert in the park at the…read morePlayhouse Village park but today was the day. Such a cool vibe and it was a joy sitting with friends and listening to nice jazz music. What I liked is how the intimacy of the jerk and surrounding area enhanced the music. Everyone here was here for a good time.

This park is an incredible birding hotspot and a true sanctuary for nature lovers. The semi-wild…read morelandscape, filled with native oak trees and hardy scrub, provides a diverse habitat that attracts birds of all sorts--especially in the early morning. It's a great spot to see a variety of species of birds against the beautiful backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains. The park is peaceful and well-maintained. Whether you're a serious birder or just looking for a tranquil place to hike and enjoy the local wildlife, this park is a local gem that shouldn't be missed! Note: There is a frisbee golf course there if that is your thing.

Great mountain biking trails! I had a fantastic time there. I highly suggest checking them out.read more

I am only reviewing the playground area because we stopped by after our day at Kidspace Museum…read more Parents just be forewarned that your child will see this playground on the way into the museum and will want to play there afterwards. The park itself looks huge and there is so much open space The playground is super fun. There is a younger kid area and an older child area. Both have monkey bars which, of course, is my LO's favorite. There's slides, swings, and a bunch of ladders and balance apparatuses. It's a great park and I'm sure all the Pasadena families come here often. I know I would if I lived here

2026 Ronald McDonald Walk for Kids was held at Brookside Park in April. What an amazing non-profit…read moreorganization to help provide "life-changing support to families with critically ill children through seven Ronald McDonald Houses, three Family Rooms, and Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times." I was grateful to have participated in the event this year. I look forward to be a returning participant in the future. It was my first time visiting Brookside Park. It is Pasadena's largest fully maintained park located south of the Rose Bowl Stadium. It is indeed a beautiful park. Huge parking lot available off Arroyo Boulevard. There is a baseball stadium, football and soccer fields, tennis courts, swimming pool facilities, many picnic tables, good size children's playground area, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. Barbecue pits are available in most picnic areas. I would love to return to this park on my own personal time and enjoy its amenities. If you're in the Pasadena area and need a place to walk, rest, hang out, have lunch, or play, Brookside Park may be the place for you.

30 acres of green space, perfect on a hot summer day because it's very shady. Lots of people come…read moreand sit and read in the grass or benches. I come here mainly for the rose garden. Who needs to pay the Huntington prices when you can go to a rose garden for free? That being said the Huntington is worth every penny. You can access the rose garden from St. Albans Road if you don't want to go to the rest of the park. This garden is picturesque with the rose bushes surrounded by white arbors and tall Italian Cypress trees. It had a nice formal design and ideal for strolling around and taking photos.

The city recently remodels the play structure! It's much bigger and the kids love it…read more Also, this place is ideal place to take photos (family, engagements, kids, etc.) It does get crowded at times, especially during the weekend. They also have open fields where you can play catch or have a picnic. They have some pave roads where kids can bike, scooter or rollerskate. They also have tennis courts on the side of the park and they also have lessons for those who were interested. Unfortunately, they recently implemented charging non residents during the weekends. I don't support this charge since public parks should be for everyone. Whether or not you are living in the city. Other than that come to visit during the weekdays when it's free!

It's the @light_skin_dragon blasting off to the wilderness where I belong. I am going through…read moresomething personally where I won't speak of. My co-worker/friend hit me up saying let's go hiking. I was like bet. That would take my mind away from what I'm thinking about. So I discovered this on my app that I pay for. And I told him about it so we meet up and we came. I had my eyes on this place for a while because I haven't seen a water fall since I went hiking in Alaska. So he thought we were gonna do a Griffith hike but no this one was more intense. We have to walk into the water to get to the other side and btw the trail itself is like a mile so it literally is like a hour so together if you go there and back. We met a nice man there as well he went with his wife and 8 kids and I mean the kids were you g with 2 older children. So that inspired me to come and bring my daughter. Btw parking you need a parking pass which cost 5 bucks but we didn't get one and it was okay but just letting you know there are two different parking spots as well we parked higher up where we had to walk down to the trail.

I have been here many times. Is a short hike with a beautiful waterfall…read more. Don't forget to bring your adventures pass or you will get ticketed... Is an easy hike family friendly you might get your feet wet, you will pass about 4 creeks . Enjoy the trails and please leave no trace.

Parking: Lots of street parking is available…read more Includes: Open field with trees surrounding the edges. There was a small area for some type of outdoor sports, punch ball boards, basketball court and playground and benches. This park was actively used by families, kids, people walking their dogs, and even a personal trainer. Despite the heavy usage, the park seemed to be large enough to accommodate everyone without feeling crowded. Would definitely come back to this park again. It is a great spot to people watch, do some dog training and even some ball time with my dog on a long line. The park is open to the streets and not fenced so would not recommend letting your dog offleash to run.

My walk through scenic park when I visit my high desert bestie Art and his partner Josh, who have a…read moregreat home a few streets over. We go for great walks in the neighborhood, usually with a set destination or a touch of Pokemon Go adventuring. Loads of shade, benches, sidewalk pathways and places to picnic. It's very local as well as family friendly, pet friendly and jungle gym kid oriented. They have some great courts for a few sports - basketball, handball, volleyball, pickleball, and a small softball area. With nearly 5 acres of greenery in four directions you'll enjoy this hidden gem park (typically clean all over including restrooms - where you'll find drinking fountains closeby). Parking is easy in a mostly super mellow residential area, however there isn't a physical lot like you'd see at large parks. Take your pick of Mountain Street, Mar Vista Avenue, Wilson Avenue or Bell Street (the four that encompass it). One of the parks in the city of Pasadena, Los Angeles you'll see with Community Composting (Hubs), tons of trash cans and continuous beautification.