Parks

Brookside Park is a popular choice, offering a large playground area with swings, slides, and climbing structures. Additionally, Brookside Park features several sports fields and courts, a picnic area, and a rose garden perfect for a family outing. | Location: 360 N Arroyo Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

From a picturesque rose garden to a playground area, Central Park is a one-of-a-kind outdoor delight. Along with onsite benches and drinking fountains, there are two lawn bowling greens and a clubhouse for the Pasadena Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club. | Location: 275 S Raymond Ave | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Nestled below the Colorado Street Bridge, Desiderio Park is a kid-friendly area, offering playground equipment, bike racks, benches, walkway lightings, and picnic tables. Push the little ones on a swing, enjoy your meal at a table, or capture pictures with a backdrop of the Colorado Street Bridge. | Location: 10 N Arroyo Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, Dawn - Dusk

Stretching over five acres, Eaton Blanche Park is situated in the southeastern area of Pasadena, featuring a basketball court, an interactive playground, open grass areas, a softball diamond, and a basketball court. | Location: 3100 E Del Mar Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

This neighborhood park is a large outdoor area, stretching over six acres and offering several courts for different sports, from volleyball to basketball. There is also playground equipment for children, as well as onsite amenities like restrooms and drinking fountains. | Location: 3680 Cartwright St | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Looking to cool down during warmer days? Make your way to the splash pad of La Pintoresca Park! Additional kid-friendly fun can be found at the canopied playground. The park also features a skate area and a basketball court, as well as La Pintoresca Library. | Location: 45 E Washington Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

This Old Pasadena-based spot has playgrounds, memorials, and an intimate outdoor music venue. Bird watchers should keep an eye out for Pasadena parrots! Free Wi-Fi is also open to the public at Memorial Park. | Location: 85 E Holly St #3907 | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Playhouse Village Park is designed to resemble a small village with playhouses for kids to explore. This park also includes a sandbox, climbing tower, and shade. | Location: 701 Union St | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Regarded as a “pocket park,” San Rafael Park is a community outdoor space, where playground equipment, picnic amenities, and grassy areas offer opportunities to relax and breathe in the fresh air. | Location: 1300 W Colorado Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

With palm tree-lined walking paths and a playground area, Singer Park is a family-friendly place that’s conveniently located near other outdoor areas like the Arlington Garden. | Location: W California Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Instagram-worthy views and wildflower-filled terrain are just a couple of the highlights at Annandale Canyon Park. Marvel at the lush greenery and the Los Angeles skyline in the distance. This dog-friendly trail is an easy one-mile hike with an out-and-back trail. | Location: 1410 Wierfield Dr | Hours: Monday - Sunday, Dawn - Dusk

Defenders Park is a 1.8-acre outdoor area and is a five-minute walk from the Norton Simon Museum. Park amenities include open green spaces and a drinking fountain. This dog-friendly park is an idyllic area for relaxing and having a picnic area under the shade of trees. | Location: 450 W Colorado Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Hahamongna Watershed Park is a sprawling outdoor site with multiple facilities, including hiking trails, an athletic field, and a Frisbee golf course. Nestled in the Southeast part of the city in the Arroyo Seco, this pet-friendly park offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. | Location: 4550 Oak Grove Dr | Hours: Monday - Sunday, Dawn - Dusk

With a shaded picnic area and an onsite dog park, Vina Vieja Park is an outdoor oasis for both two- and four-legged adventurers! Alice's Dog Park is within the seven-acre Vina Vieja Park on Orange Grove Boulevard and has two separate areas for big and small dogs. | Location: 3026 E Orange Grove Blvd | Hours: Park hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - Dusk | Alice's Dog Park Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - Dusk (closed on Tuesdays for maintenance)

Practice home runs or overhead shots at Allendale Park! This local spot is a spacious outdoor area featuring a multi-purpose field and four pickleball courts. Other onsite amenities include picnic tables, a branch library, a softball diamond with lights, and bleachers. | Location: 1130 S Marengo Ave | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

This quaint park is home to a tennis court, a softball diamond, and a basketball court. If you’re looking for a place to practice your athletic skills or unwind on an open grassy area, Brenner Park offers outdoor fun for all ages. | Location: 235 Barthe Dr | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Located in the downtown area, Grant Park is a 2.5-acre haven for different sports enthusiasts, boasting tennis courts, a softball diamond, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits. There are also picnic areas with canopies and barbecue pits for dining al fresco with friends and family. | Location: 232 S Michigan Ave | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Gwinn Park features 2.7 acres of open grassy area—an ideal location for rounds of frisbee, soccer, kite-flying, and other outdoor activities. | Location: 3000 E Orange Grove Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Jefferson Park provides courts and play areas for all ages. Soak in Pasadena’s sunshine while playing basketball or pickleball, or take in the peaceful ambience on a bench. | Location: 1501 E Villa St | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Along with scenic trails, the Lower Arroyo Park Area offers activities such as archery and fly fishing. There’s even a bridle path for horseback riding! This area spans from the Holly Street Bridge to the city’s southern city limits. | Location: 415 S Arroyo Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, Dawn - Dusk

McDonald Park is a must-visit picnic area, setting a tranquil scene for light bites and reading. A two-sided handball court and pickleball courts are just a few of the sports facilities at this park. There’s also a community compost hub for eco-friendly residents. | Location: 1000 E Mountain St | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Roller skating fun awaits at Robinson Park! This outdoor hub provides plenty of unforgettable experiences with basketball courts, a field for flag football or soccer, and two softball diamonds. Robinson Park also opens an outdoor pool in the summer months. | Location: 1081 N Fair Oaks Ave | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

This 1.9-acre park sits between Sunnyslope Avenue and Paloma Street and is encircled by trees. A play area provides engaging entertainment for children, while the open grass area is a multi-functional space for practicing different sports. | Location: N Sunnyslope Ave & Paloma St | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Gaze at the mountainous terrain in the distance while venturing through this 24.6-acre outdoor space. Along with designated areas for sand volleyball and baseball, Victory Park holds historical significance, containing a memorial that’s dedicated to fallen heroes from World War II—Medal of Honor recipient Joe Hayashi is commemorated at the memorial with a plaque. | Location: 2575 Paloma St | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

This downtown outdoor spot is brimming with a variety of sports facilities and spaces, including a swimming pool, a soccer field, a softball diamond and basketball backboards. The north picnic area includes a backdrop of a vibrant sports-themed mural, offering photo-worthy moments. | Location: 363 E Villa St | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Handball, tennis, and basketball are just some of the active fun that you can experience at Washington Park. The park’s Wi-Fi is also free and available for public use! | Location: 700 E Washington Blvd | Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.