Pasadena, long famous for its world-class sporting events, is the ideal year-round destination for golfers, hikers and bicyclists. Nature lovers and sports enthusiasts will enjoy Pasadena's tranquil 132-acre Arroyo Seco. Nestled among the San Gabriel Mountains, the Arroyo is home to the Rose Bowl, Brookside Park, Brookside Golf Course and the AAF Rose Bowl Aquatics Center.