skywatching at hamilton park

the third park to be featured here on skywatch friday. hamilton park is tucked up in the northeastern corner of pasadena's boundaries - almost to sierra madre. it boasts a large playground and a large number of athletic fields.

from the city website:

"Hamilton Park is located at 3680 Cartwright Street. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 6.4 acres. Large community park with the following amenities: three softball diamonds (two with seating capacity for 400); two lighted tennis courts; basketball court; paved volleyball court; large multi-purpose field for flag football/soccer; large parking area; 2 picnic areas; children’s play area with equipment; restrooms; and drinking fountains."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park
11. washington park
12. villa park
13. mcdonald park
14. la pintoresca park
15. eaton blanche park
16. eaton sunnyslope park
17. gwinn park
18. vina veja park

vina veja park

this park is the third park in a little cluster, joining eaton sunnyslope and gwinn to round out this little park-heavy corner of pasadena. aside from the powerlines, this is really a cool space with the funky pavilion design and wide open spaces. a birthday party was in full swing while we were there to take this photo.

the mosaic signs at this park are slightly smaller and appear to have been installed at a different time than all the others. anyone have any insight to that curious detail?

from the city website:

"Vina Veja Park is located at 3026 East Orange Grove Boulevard, near Eaton Sunnyslope Park. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 7.5 acres. This park provides a large picnic shelter; 3 additional picnic areas; and a dog park divided into two sections for large dogs and small dogs."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park
11. washington park
12. villa park
13. mcdonald park
14. la pintoresca park
15. eaton blanche park
16. eaton sunnyslope park
17. gwinn park

gwinn park

we are nearing the end of the park series. only a few more to go!

as i mentioned yesterday, gwinn park is part of a cluster of three parks which include eaton sunnyslope (yesterday's featured park), as well as the park that is on deck for tomorrow. gwinn features a beautiful field of grass that was being taken advantage of by some frisbee players when i took the above image.

from the city website:

"Gwinn Park is located at Orange Grove Boulevard and Sunnyslope Avenue. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 2.7 acres. Neighborhood Park situated on almost three acres of open grass area dotted with numerous young trees. Amenities include a picnic table and a drinking fountain."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park
11. washington park
12. villa park
13. mcdonald park
14. la pintoresca park
15. eaton blanche park
16. eaton sunnyslope park

eaton sunnyslope park

this quaint little park is tucked off the road amidst some little hills and tall trees. it is one of three parks in very close proximity (the other two will be featured on wednesday and thursday).

from the city website:

"Eaton Sunnyslope Park is located on Sunnyslope Avenue and Paloma Street. The size of the park is 1.88 acres. Hours of operation are from 6:00am to 10:00pm. This neighborhood park provides a children’s play area; picnic tables; drinking fountains; and an open grass area."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park
11. washington park
12. villa park
13. mcdonald park
14. la pintoresca park
15. eaton blanche park

eaton blanche park

one of several parks that pop up along the wash out that starts from eaton canyon, eaton blanche park is in a quiet corner of southeastern pasadena. this is another park that i never knew existed until starting this project.

from the city website:

"Eaton Blanche Park is located at 3100 East Del Mar Boulevard. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 5.5 acres. Well-developed park located in the southeast section of the City provides facilities which include two lighted tennis courts; one softball diamond; one lighted basketball court; open grass area; playground equipment; 9 picnic tables; parking lot; and rose garden."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park
11. washington park
12. villa park
13. mcdonald park
14. la pintoresca park

la pintoresca park

la pintoresca park isn't the largest park, but it does have a lovely grove of trees, a playground, and a branch of the pasadena public library. i haven't spent a lot of time commenting on the various mosaic tiles, but this sign is interesting in that one row of tiles around the outside is devoted to framing the image. interesting choice by the artists.

from the city website:

"La Pintoresca Park is located at 45 East Washington Boulevard. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 2.9 acres. Well established Neighborhood Park with large trees and open grass area. La Pintoresca Library is also situated on site. Park facilities include one lighted basketball court; skate area; picnic tables; playground area; a water park; restrooms; and drinking fountains."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park
11. washington park
12. villa park
13. mcdonald park

mcdonald park

somewhat tucked away from view is mcdonald park - a lovely wide open lawn space with a playground to boot.

from the city website:

"McDonald Park is located at 1000 East Mountain Street. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 4.8 acres. Small neighborhood park with features that include: one basketball, volleyball, and a two sided handball court; one softball diamond; open grass area; picnic facilities; benches and a pergola; restrooms; playground equipment; and drinking fountains."





previous pasadena parks:

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park
11. washington park
12. villa park


AND....


by the way - if you are looking for something to do tomorrow, be sure to check out the annual bungalow heaven home tour happening from 10am-4pm.

more details can be found at the following website.

skywatching at villa park

villa park gets the award for being the park closest to my home. and while it isn't the most incredible park, it does have a community center AND the tuesday morning farmers market. that alone makes it a pretty amazing place.

from the city website:

"Villa Park is located at 363 East Villa Street. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 8.1 acres. This park is located near the downtown district. Park area includes; lit softball diamond with bleachers; one regulation soccer field with lights; multi-purpose field; patio area; swimming pool (open during summer months only); four basketball backboards; picnic tables; grass area with trees; parking lot; children’s play area; restrooms; and drinking fountains."

more skywatch friday can be found right here.



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park
11. washington park

washington park

we're heading north for today's park. washington park has this feeling of being tucked away from all around it. if you wish to enjoy this park you actually have to go down into the park from washington blvd.

from the city website:

"Washington Park is located at the corner of Washington Boulevard and El Molino Avenue. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 5.5 acres. Large well-established neighborhood park with wide variety of facilities. Park is divided by a small natural ravine, or stream bed, affording a unique play environment for children. Park facilities include: two separate picnic areas; small parking lot; two lighted tennis courts; one lighted basketball court; two one-wall handball courts; one small softball diamond; small open grass area surrounded by trees; children’s play area with equipment; restroom; and drinking fountains."




previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park
10. brenner park

brenner park (and some very exciting news!)

this quaint little park has these unique white canopy structures that seem straight out of the 70s. i'm sure there is a story behind them...

from the city website:

"Brenner Park is located at 235 Barthe Drive on the corner of Mountain Street and Barthe Drive. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 1.7 acres. A neighborhood park, which contains one softball diamond for day use with bleacher seating for 72 spectators; one lighted tennis court; and one lighted basketball court; a small open play area; a tot lot; picnic tables, some with canopies; restrooms; and drinking fountains."




previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park
9. robinson park


UPDATE!!!

i am so happy to announce the birth of our incredibly beautiful daughter! we will always remember april 20th. mom and baby are both healthy and well. i'm sure in the days ahead, we will have more photos of our pride and joy to share with you.

robinson park

as a baseball fan, i love how much of the public space in pasadena is named after jackie robinson and his brother mack. robinson park is one of those wonderful nods to pasadena's amazing athletic sons.

this park was the beneficiary of a recent renovation and now boasts of a beautiful athletic field. our public information officer has a lovely write-up on her blog.

from the city website:

"Robinson Park is located at 1081 North Fair Oaks Avenue. Hours of operation are: Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. Friday from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Saturday from 9:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. The center is closed on Sundays. This community center facility offers the public a variety of recreational activities and opportunities for all age groups. The center's building facilities include: one large gymnasium; social recreational room; lounge; arcade area; meeting room; kitchen; music room; restrooms; drinking fountains; and swimming pool (summer operation only)."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park
8. san rafael park

san rafael park

this park is so far west, it's almost in eagle rock. a small playground, and a giant grassy field that would be perfect for a game of ultimate frisbee. oh yeah, and it also has a lovely mosaic park sign.

from the city website:

"San Rafael Park is located at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Melrose Avenue. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 0.90 acres. Small neighborhood park with facilities consisting of benches; grass area; playground equipment; picnic facilities; and drinking fountain."




previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park
7. allendale park

allendale park

another installment of pasadena's illustrious parks. this one is located right next to the allendale branch of the public library, as well as being located right across the road from blair high school. it gains big bonus points from me for including a baseball diamond, which of course i chose to feature in today's blog post.

from the city website:

"Allendale Park is located at 1130 South Marengo Avenue across from Blair High School and adjacent to Allendale Elementary. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 2.9 acres. Major park attractions include: one softball diamond with lights and bleachers (300 capacities); one lighted multi-purpose field suitable for youth soccer; and one tennis court with lights. Additional facilities include: 5 picnic tables; benches; parking lot; open grass area with trees; outfield use for soccer; playground equipment; restrooms; drinking fountains; and branch library."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park
6. jefferson park

jefferson park

day six of the pasadena park marathon. i hope you're hanging with me! jefferson park is a pretty little park located right across the street from jefferson elementary school.

from the city website:

"Jefferson Park is located at 1501 East Villa Street. Park Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 4.4 acres with existing facilities that include one lighted softball diamond with bleacher capacity for 150 people; small open field for soccer, flag football, or overlay softball; lighted basketball court; play areas; picnic tables; benches; drinking fountains; and a water park."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park
5. victory park

skywatch friday at victory park

today the pasadena park series coincides with skywatch friday. so you get a little taste of the pasadena sky, as well as a new mosaic park sign! victory park is right next to pasadena high school, and also where the saturday farmers market is located. it is also located right across the street from our fantastic church.

from the city website:

"Victory Park is located at 2575 Paloma Street. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 24.6 acres. Park area includes; a large children’s play area; three softball diamonds with bleachers and lights; one baseball diamond with lights; one multi-purpose lit field suitable for soccer or flag football; sand volleyball court; large parking lot; picnic areas; restrooms; and drinking fountains."

more skywatch friday can be found right here.



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park
4. grant park

grant park

the fourth installment of the pasadena park series. featuring of course, another new park, and another new mosaic tile sign! grant park was a park that i had never visited before taking on this project. meredith and i really liked the look of the giant red spiderweb thing.

from the city website:

"Grant Park is located at 232 South Michigan Avenue. Hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The size of the park is 2.5 acres. This neighborhood park is ideally situated for use by downtown residents. Park facilities include two lighted tennis courts; half-basketball courts; softball diamond; three horseshoe pits; open grass area with several trees; restrooms; drinking fountains; picnic tables with canopies; barbecue pits; and a large playground area for children."



previous pasadena parks...

1. brookside park
2. singer park
3. central park