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    4.2 (33 reviews)

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    Amber K.

    I like the apparatus for toddlers and this jump trampoline would be for older kids but there is nothing adaptive which is why I docked one star. The wood chips aren't great for certain shoes

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    Chuck D.

    Nice little park located just above the CalTech campus. It's in a quiet area in Pasadena and we recently attended a 1st birthday party for the son of a good friend. The picnic area she reserved was shaded which was a relief as it was warm that day. The playground area was nice. It was a big rope-style climbing structure that all the kids seemed to gravitate to. There are also smaller play apparatus like see saws and such for smaller kids... I saw that there was 2 half-court basketball courts that were side by side each other. I thought I saw tennis courts but I could have been mistaken... The park itself occupies about half a block. They definitely made use of the space. Good, small park to spend an hour or two. Street parking only. Check the signs. Some say 2 hour parking only.

    Cher Â.

    A small little park with some tennis courts on one end and a baseball field on the other. There were a few picnic tables but what I really LOVED about this place was their rope spiderweb like jungle gym http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/6DIQhc5G5GLuV_HEIiwZ3Q?select=Mh6GyxHijrjkWSqT9_54tQ I almost went and climbed them but there were a lot of mommies in the park and I didn't want them sending me to a psych ward. Hmmm...maybe next time.

    New restrooms finished early 2016.
    Mark G.

    This is a great little park. I love right down the street and in the 10 years I've lived in my condo the city has really fixed it up nicely. Earlier this 2016 they finished building new bathrooms and built a new playground. This is a great park to play softball, basketball or just relax and enjoy the day. Located near the bathrooms is a large patio with plenty of tables with seats and a couple of BBQ's great for family parties. Right across the street on Michigan Ave. is Ginger Corner Market http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginger-corner-market-pasadena?hrid=KlPkLgSTIimtnc8Dhm_8iw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) and sometimes I like to buy a sandwich there and eat it in the park.

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    Franklin M.

    This park is very nice and small, if you love tennis the courts always seem to have space available.

    It's a small park but clean and descent.

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    This is a fun playground. Keep an eye on your kids, though. There can be some sketchy characters passing through.

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    I usually play tennis here but unfortunately there are only 2 courts but so far been lucky to get one every time we crave to play.

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    Arlington Garden in Pasadena - Proposal in the garden

    Arlington Garden in Pasadena

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    It is always a struggle to write beyond a cliche. Case in point, I want to express that the…read moreArlington Garden in Pasadena is a green oasis amidst urban noise and pace but that would say little since people consider their backyard and their local parks to be a green space of peace. And they would be right- who am I to judge the green that someone holds precious whether it be jade from feudal China or a patch of blades that are bed for the soul to rest. So I am left with one task: to express the serene beauty of this place that is also engaging in a quiet way, with almost ethereal words to truly defend and display that this, in all its glory, is a green oasis that wins by a short shot. The grounds are not huge, it is small but comes close to being medium. But what I loved is that its green branches and brown barks and twigs were immersive. I had entered a green swirl that moved all around me in stillness of movement but blurs of garden spirits. The place was like an outside museum that honors mother earth and her mantra of tender care that explains how flowers grow best. One of the most engaging experiences was their wishing tree. It was about two to four big trees with hanging wishes written by everyday folk. As I walked the steps to the trees, as I passed between them my skin could feel the words of hope hanging from branches. It was like the cards spoke in lovely whispers that reminded me that days of beauty are created when people do not forget to see that joyous petals that are in the wind and all around in the everyday. And as one note reminded us, joy is not ready made, to find it takes action. Reading the notes was a way in which I elected joy, as an act of resistance toward anger and disapointment. There was also this gazebo with a statue of a greek goddess. These are guesses of mine, I did not find some type of placards to confirm my notions. She was framed in the gazebo by a quasi-window. I entered the small gazebo and sat in the only green bench maybe big enough for two.I did not understand why she was giving me her back, I wanted to face her. But then I realized that Demeter or Gaia (maybe?) was not facing me because she was looking at her creation, like any person would when they have a garden to admire. From that seat I saw a man doing Tai-Chi and being filmed by his partner in all red. I sat and viewed him quietly and ask that whatever he was calling forth with his movements also entered my own person. From this seat, I also saw a pregnant woman taking pictures. She was wearing a white dress with a tasteful floral pops around. At times, she laughed with a wide smile, at times she held the bundle with her hands. It was seeing a place of growth, welcome a being with life about to begin. Her partner joined and they were directed into stances that made sense--- like the one where they look longingly at each other while he held her, and she held the coming boy. I could see their happiness, I could see their true connection, and I knew that the baby was being born into comfort and love. It was great reminder that sometimes life blooms with ease into joy. I also saw a lizard run and move its neck, both in a funny way. I saw a sole butterfly flutter. I saw folks sitting, relaxing, eating, all in with a calm demeanor. So I would like to think that this place is a green oasis or at least a place where rest is each to come by.

    Nobody told us they could rent out a entire section of a public botanical garden…read more 1 star.

    McDonald Park

    McDonald Park

    (26 reviews)

    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.

    Inspiration Point via Castle Canyon

    Inspiration Point via Castle Canyon

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    Long and difficult hike but worth the view! About 10 miles…read moreround trip from Cobb Estate. Bring a hat, lots of water, snacks, sunscreen, and BUG SPRAY. Me and my husband started around 7:30am and finished the whole hike around 1pm at a steady pace with about an hour break when we got to Inspiration Point. The hike from Cobb Estate to Echo Mountain was a breeze for us, but the hike from there to Inspiration was a whole other story. I recommend wearing long pants as the second half of the hiking path isn't as clear and pretty narrow on some parts. We took our time and treaded lightly but still got some minor scratches on our legs from all of the branches and leaves. My husband started getting irritated from walking into all of the spider webs lol. Not sure if the actual hike was 2 miles from Echo Mountain because it felt so much longer than that. We started getting really tired near the end from all the incline. We almost gave up until my husband saw the view of Inspiration Point. Once we got there, the views made it all worth it! Would we do it again? Maaaaaybe lol.

    Updated review: I've been to Inspiration Point twice now, most recently after the great Los Angeles…read more"blizzard" of early 2023. And how super intense and cool (figuratively and literally) it was! Total about 10mi from the top of Lake - Echo Mountain - Castle Canyon trail - Inspiration Point - Sam Merrill trail - Echo Mountain and back down to Lake. DEFINITELY a strenuous hike and would highly recommend hiking poles, sunscreen, water, and snacks! The view is incredible, especially with tons of fresh snow everywhere. Hiked this early March 2023 and the Castle Canyon trail leading off from Echo Mountain (a decent hike in its own right) is pretty challenging, if not a bit brutal in some areas: slippery snow, downed trees and bushes blocking the path, and a heavy incline. Again, highly recommend poles. Once at Inspiration Point the view is phenomenal. The Pacific Ocean, Palos Verdes, Catalina Island, and even Anaheim and Irvine are all visible from the top, and downtown LA too of course. Lots of picnic benches and photo-op-worthy view finders for major Southern California sites. Gorgeous San Gabriel mountains in the background. The Sam Merrill trail leading down the backside of the mountain (and then curving back around to the south/west) is much more tame (but still a bit precarious with 2+ feet of snow) and very sun-exposed all the way back to Echo Mountain. All in all probably one of the more butt-kicking Los Angeles hike. Takes about 4-5hrs round trip depending on your pace.

    Central Park - Children's Playground

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    Walked around Central Park just to kill time before Tiffany's opened at 10am. I fully regret…read morevisiting. The park itself is fairly spacious and the playground area was jam packed. As other reviewers mentioned in previous posts, there are many homeless people wandering around the park. I caught one literally washing his genitalia right at the water fountain located right next to the kids playground. I know a few other dog owners sharing the same grassy patch noticed the indecent exposure but didn't even bat an eye or anything. They just kept walking like it was no big deal. It was also extremely disturbing that the parents were either oblivious or just looked the other way about the indecent exposure happening right next to where their kids are playing. I hope to not revisit this park again given the fact that nobody seems to think anything of such event occurring at the park. I don't know if I'm uptight and not understanding or what, but where I'm from, it's considered a crime to do such a thing.

    It is a beautiful park but the homeless ruin it for everyone and make it a hazardous place to…read morenavigate. The south side is riddled with aggravated homeless zombies. They use the bathrooms for blasting loud music while they do their laundry in the sinks. Bathrooms are routinely shut down due to being broken, likely due to this and other damage. Definitely not a safe place to take your kid or yourself to use the restroom. Today, a homeless woman set multiple trash receptacles on fire. Please, City of Pasadena, make this park safe and accessible for the rest of us!

    Grant Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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