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.

Very cute and small park in Pasadena! There's plenty of street parking. We went around golden hour…read morebut there's a lot of mosquitoes so don't forget bug spray. My partner and I came to do a mini ceremony and photoshoot for our California wedding. There's a lot of photo-op places thats free so I recommend it! It's just teeny tiny so it'll be a quick walkthrough but there's only a few groups people so you definitely enjoy the peace.

The Arlington Garden is a nice, public garden in Pasadena. Admission is free and street parking is…read moreplentiful. It's not a big garden, yet it does a great job at displaying native species, sustainable land scaping, and climate appropriate plants. I came during the hot days of summer, so there's not a lot that's in bloom. I did spot plenty of California poppies, milkweed, and yarrow. The trees, like the holly leaf cherry and eastern redbud, were beautiful on its own. I also had the rare privilege of seeing a flowering agave plant. The citrus area is a standout. They have some dwarf species and trees that were rehoused after being part of an art installation. They use the fruit to make marmalade. What's unused gets donated.

Lacy Park feels tucked away and hidden, almost like a private park sitting in the middle of a very…read morenice San Marino neighborhood. We came around 5 PM and everyone was out walking their dogs, so it's super dog friendly. The loop is an easy, relaxed walk, and it's a great route for jogging too. The palm trees and big open grass areas are really pretty, especially around sunset. Street parking is plentiful, with entrances all along the way, so getting in is easy. There's a huge playground, so it's very kid friendly, and the whole place feels safe with an everyone knows everyone neighborhood vibe. Definitely coming back.

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.

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.

This is a small quiet pleasant park. Great for kids and to walk around. It has a baseball field and…read morea section just for kids. 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. It has 2 half court basketball courts. Not too big but its a great size to shoot around and play small team games. I really enjoy the park. It's very quiet and peaceful. Great for kids as well as for walking dogs. Parking is no-hassle as well which is always a plus.

This is a great place for a read or some chill time. It's clean, well-kept, and has a relaxed local…read morevibe that makes it perfect for an easy afternoon outside. The playground is great for kids, with plenty of space to run around, and there are shaded areas that make it comfortable even on warmer days. I really like how open the park feels with good sightlines, lots of grass, and just enough trees to make it feel peaceful without being crowded. It's also a solid spot for a quick walk, tossing a ball around, or just sitting on a bench and people-watching. Parking is usually easy, and the surrounding neighborhood is calm and friendly. Not a huge destination park, but that's part of the charm. If you're looking for a low-key, family-friendly park in Pasadena, Grant Park is definitely worth checking out.

Amazing place! Parking it's a bit limited onsite but you arrive with time you'll be lucky! Also I'm…read morea photographer and have captured many families here, my most recent one is below! Follow me on IG @herinmotionstudio Thank you!!!

At Desiderio Neighborhood Park, everything looks different. Views from under the Colorado Blvd…read more Bridge have an otherworldly quality. I feel tiny when I come here. The walkpaths take you by trees and flowers and birds and butterflies and picnic tables. This park lives in an alternate dimension, and it is something that you can only experience by coming here.

I love this park! It's very peaceful and my go to for having picnics. Would recommend going here!read more

I was at Garfield Park in South Pasadena for an outdoor community yoga class via The Root Cause…read moreYoga instructed by Kathy. Amazing yoga session! First time here. What a wonderful park! Very well maintained. Grass was very green. Trees were standing tall and proud offering wonderful shade. Flowers were gorgeous! Lots of people with their family and friends plus their furry friends spending a beautiful and sunny weekend at this park. Plenty of benches for parties and all. Children's playground is available. Libary of Books located at the front of the park. Great place to take a comfortable and relaxing stroll in the early morning or evening when it's cooler. Love to be back for more yoga and nice walks! Street parking is available, but may be limited when there are a lot of people. Come here early if possible.

I volunteered for Aids Lifecycle kick off training ride last Saturday. I've never been to Victory…read morePark It's sits below the San Gabriel mountains. This is a massive park, they don't do parks like this in my parts of LA. There's a flag football game, softball games etc. We served riders sandwiches & A beverage station with 2 flavors of powder aid & water,of course. The riders were so nice polite and thankful. They have very nice bikes , serious Riders . We ended up with appx. 50+ mostly ham sandwich lunch boxes left over. A staff member took ownership & planning to take the food to a homeless NPO in skid row.

First time here, and what a great experience! My son had visited with my in-laws before, and I'd…read moreheard good things, so we finally made it with him. We loved the playground - the soft woodchips were perfect for active kids. The scenery was beautiful, especially with the purple trees. We even played some t-ball on the diamond. It's those moments you want to hold onto forever. Victory Park is a fantastic park for families with young children.

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 near Downtown Pasadena is where the 2026 Jackalope Arts Fair was held. My eldest…read moredaughter and I were at this park for the event. We parked at the Schoolhouse Garage parking and walked over here within a few minutes. There may be metered street parking as well. It is a very big park. There are picnic tables, benches, drinking fountains, a garden of roses, children's playground, restrooms, and other facilities. The entire space was well maintained from what I can tell. What I love most about this park are the beautiful tall green trees. They give so much life to the park and great shade for visitors. If you're in the Pasadena area and need a place to walk, rest, or chill with your lunch, this park is for you. Note: Please be mindful that there may be homeless individuals nearby or at the park. We did see a few of them sleeping on the lawn area.

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.