Peaceful here could use more water but perfect for fishing or just relaxing will be back soonread more

Probably my favorite part of Crystal Lake is the drive up Highway 39 to get here. It's about 25…read moremiles north of Azusa into the San Gabriel Mountains, and the only way to get there is a beautiful winding mountain road. The lake itself got its name in 1887 from a judge in Pasadena who always raved about the crystal clear waters that were prime for fishing. It really had its heyday in the 1920s through the 1950s. That's when all the construction that you see around the lake happened. Sadly, after the 1960s, it basically started to decay and was not kept up. You can find an article from 1990 that the LA Times published complaining about the condition of the place that you still see today. You'll see graffiti, trash, broken stairs, tons of algae, all sorts of stuff that you wouldn't see many decades ago. I would love to see this place cleaned up and have some national park-level structuring to it. Swimming is prohibited, but you can fish and it's a short walk around the perimeter of the lake. There is also a small café close by for groceries and food, and there are many different campsite options available from cabin to ground. I would love to see this place get the treatment it deserves someday, and I would suggest to all Southern Californians, it really is a beautiful place to visit, and even after driving 15 minutes up the road, you feel like you are in a totally different place and for once I was happy to have no cell phone service. Make sure to download your maps!

We came here to burn off calories after a heavy brunch. Rancho Park is one of several situated in…read moreour Rosedale community and this is one of our more frequented ones because they have a swing for babies and their slides are suitable for smaller children. The playground structure is shaped like a fire truck, likely an homage to the nearby fire station just a stone's throw away. There are 4 swings - 2 for babies, another 2 for bigger kids and adults. There is a roofed area with 2 picnic tables but no barbecue grill. I have seen families spread blankets on the grassy lot for picnic purposes. I have also come across some ladies who do yoga exercises. For those who shoot hoops, there is a half basketball court. It is a small park but it is clean, well-maintained, not crowded and just the right size and atmosphere for those who want a laid-back playtime with their kids.

I had an unmemorable experience at Rancho Park. It's quaint, adorable, and well-maintained;…read morehowever, this location is small. It feels like a small resident's park. I arrived on a Saturday (around 10:20AM). This location is open from 5AM to 10PM. Did I feel safe? Yes. It looks well-maintained and clean. Only a few families were here, and they were celebrating an occasion and taking advantage of the playground. What utilities? There's a colorful, new playground. I liked that it had a spinning wheel/carousel. There was about one public table, one restroom, and a water fountain. There was also a kid-sized basketball hoop. It's not a court. What are the negatives? There's no space to walk or exercise. It's an extreme bare minimum. This "park" felt like a play-set built in an affluent neighbor's backyard. This is a spot for local residents. Also, the parking is bad for visitors; there's no parking lot. Visitors park on the side of the road; sign says, "No Parking Thursday - 7AM to 11:30AM." Overall, Rancho Park is a quaint curiosity. It's well-maintained, but if it ever gets busy, you'll have zero room to do anything. At the very least, there's nice shades from trees. If bored, you can just lay on the grass. 3.5 out of 5

This place is pretty cool! Nice way to get off the beaten path and take in some nature. There is…read moreabsolutely no cell service here, so I was happy I was able to meet up with my friend without any issues. There's a decent amount of parking, but I would imagine it fills up during peak times. There's a couple of trails and we chose the one that meandered along the river. There were a couple places where people had stopped to fish as well. I think there's a waterfall, but we didn't go that far. It was pretty cloudy when we visited, but I don't think there would be a lot of shade on the trails when the sun is out. Still a pretty nice hike!

Parking was easy, this is gorgeous when it's not too hot out. Bring plenty of water and poop bags…read moreof you are bringing your furry friends along.

When I move, you move (Just like that)…read moreWhen I move, you move (Just like that) Hell yeah, hey DJ brin' that back... You can move all around this park. 5/5 Amenities From pickleball, to the playground or doing Ollie's on the skate park. There are a lot of activities you can do at this location. There are courts for pickleball or tennis, fields for baseball or soccer, picnic tables all over for you to take a load off or paved walkways for you to get your steps in. 5/5 Trees Nothing beats having large trees to give you shade on sunny days. Rainy days are a different story. 5/5 Parking Parking all around the park. You can even park right next to the kids playground. Overall solid park to fit whatsoever your heart desires. So be sure to move and Psalm 119:89, God bless

Other than folks mistakenly referring to it as 'Finkbinder', we love our local G-town park…read more I think the additional 'd' might come from an old 50's themed restaurant in the Village called Fender Benders (sp?), which closed many years ago - and folks confusing the two. But, that said, only old Glendorans would be making that mistake and yet I hear folks of all ages add the 'd'. The park has lots of amenities we've used since our kids were born and even before... - summer concerts and movies in the park - birthday or event areas (Scouting) - playground - tennis court (other side taken by pickleball :( - skate park - sports fields - horseshoes - volleyball - community center And more. We love walking through the park on the way to the Village. If you haven't been, worth checking out pretty much any day of the week. So many fond memories created at Finkbiner. Even Pokémon Go events, haha.

Splash pad is always open! And there's a playground and workout station for the parents!!read more

Great park!! Plenty of parking during the week in the lot. Came here with my dogs. They loved it…read more Lots of space for them to play and sniff.

I had a pleasant experience at Irwindale Park. I visited on a Saturday (around 4:21PM). This is…read morean aesthetically pleasing park with many utilities and winding sidewalks & greenery. This park felt like a comfortable adventure. Did I feel safe? Yes. I primarily saw groups upon groups of families. Many were holding celebrations and gatherings. The location felt clean & well-maintained, and it's one of the few parks that had security cameras from up above. What utilities? There's a large, fun playground area. It has nets to climb, a plastic rock wall, and plenty of slides. There's a park exercising machine area nestled by the playground, and there's a basketball hoop. There's also a volleyball area, baseball field, and concrete cornhole boards for tossed beanbags. There's a restroom, dog waste plastic bag station, water fountains, and many public picnic tables for gatherings. I especially liked how these concrete tables had cover and an installed grill station. What are the negatives? There's no clear walking trail. However, visitors can wander freely since there's a spiderweb of concrete pathways. It also lacks multiple basketball courts, tennis courts, or other familiar areas. Overall, Irwindale Park is scenic, beautiful, and clean. It's a wonderful destination for a family to lounge and relax. The area is well-maintained, and I felt happy as I observed an Irwindale Squirrel pose in front of me for the camera. I enjoyed my visit. 4.7 out of 5

I love it Safe…read more Clean And have so many trees where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine while you're here

I had a good experience at Pioneer Park. I visited on a Saturday (around 10:50AM). This park is a…read morehidden gem. There's over 14 public tables!!! WOW! This location is open from 5AM to 10PM. Did I feel safe? Yes. However, the location felt eerily empty. I noticed perhaps two residents just resting, and I saw one staff member cleaning up the trash cans. What utilities? There's a well-maintained, big playground. There's a fenced section for the park's public exercise equipment. There's also MANY tables for gatherings. I especially appreciated how some tables were near a grill area. There's also a public restroom. What are the negatives? There is no walking trail. This is primarily a large, shaded grass spot to gather. Also, the location is fairly basic (ex: no tennis courts, no basketball courts, no baseball area, etc). The grass is also a little disheveled; it doesn't look recently mowed. And this place has no parking lot! Visitors must park on the street by the nearby neighborhood. Overall, I found unexpected comfort at Pioneer Park. It's spacious. It's also relaxing looking up at the tall trees and wonder about the history. This place felt.... nice to simply close your eyes and unwind. 4.4 out of 5

This is a beautiful, well-maintained, clean park with lots of shade, a clean restroom, workout…read moreequipment area, picnic areas, green grass, playground, windmill, small covered bridge, bordered by block walls, a more dense wooded area separating it from the adjacent neighborhood, and narrow stairs against a short wall separating it from the street (sierra madre side.) Only trouble here is there's a great deal of insects due to its proximity to the mountains. (Mainly just mosquitoes and biting gnats.) Beware of the occasional coyote at nighttime and drunk kids who like to stop to play the games located in the playground area (after 10pm.)

Love the skate park here just wished they had lights to skate at night but still a nice big skate…read morepark and don't forget to support the local elote/raspado man! Always a great snack while skating

I just found out about this park near the 210 fwy and have been coming here for the past few weeks…read moreto play tennis. The courts are well maintained and its never crowded which blows my mind b/c most courts throughout the 626 are always packed. The lighting here is very good compared to most public courts and they're automatic so you won't need to manually turn them on.

I really enjoy our little park. It's great that we have an aquatic center in this location for our…read morelocal community to enjoy, especially when we want to beat the heat in the summer. There are two large basketball courts with two heights of hoops--don't ask me if it's regulation size because it's hard to tell. On one side of the park there is a nice little playground and exercise area with quick guides for those of us who need a little guide in our quest to wellness. I love that there's shady spots too if you want to enjoy a picnic under the trees. This park is definitely a nice little refuge from the hustle and bustle of our little town and I highly recommend this place for your summer activities.

Nice park with a swimming pool. Nice play ground. Nice exercise equipment. Nice walking path.read more

Great park overall for people of all ages. This park is one of the few parks where they have sand…read moreand 2 great playgrounds for toddlers and older kids (2-7). Also, they have a lot of fun activities in the evening hosted by the city, like Friday movie nights! If you want to get the kids out and enjoy themselves, this is the park to do it.

My favorite day to day park that I've been to. Great for people of all ages. 2 different…read moreplaygrounds for kids. Big field to play. Basketball court. And in the summer there is a water place in the park that sprays water that is so fun to play in. These are few of the reasons Valleydale Park is a great park