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Recreation and Outdoors

Pasadena offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors and residents alike. One popular destination is the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, which features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a diving well, and a children's pool. The center also offers swim lessons and water aerobics classes, as well as competitive swim teams for children and adults.

For those who prefer to stay on land, Pasadena also offers several parks and playgrounds, such as Memorial Park and Victory Park. These parks feature a variety of amenities such as sports fields, picnic areas, and playgrounds, making them great destinations for a family outing or a weekend BBQ.

Pasadena is also home to Brookside Golf Club, which features two 18-hole courses that have hosted several PGA Tour events. The courses offer a variety of challenges for players of all skill levels, with bunkers, water hazards, and narrow fairways that require precision and strategy.

Overall, Pasadena offers a diverse range of recreational activities that cater to different interests and preferences. Whether you're looking to swim laps at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, enjoy a picnic in the park, or explore the local art scene, you're sure to find something to love in this beautiful city.

Oak Grove Disc Golf Photo Credit Mary Marasco

World's 1st permanent ""polehole"" disc golf course. Directions From the 210 Fwy, exit Berkshire Dr., turn east off ramp to a left at stop light. Go past La...

Pasadena Croquet Club

"The Pasadena Croquet Club shares clubhouse facilities with the Pasadena Lawn Bowling Club (hyperlink business listing), located in Pasadena's Central Park....

Credit: Pasadena Lawn Bowling Club

The Pasadena Lawn Bowling club is located at the clubhouse at Central Park. Established in 1921, the club is older than the Rose Bowl Stadium and was built...

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The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, opened in 1990 and is located in Pasadena's beautiful Brookside Park, just south of the...

Recreation

Rose Bowl Loop

Rose Bowl Stadium, loop and surrounding area

"The Rose Bowl Loop Trail is a popular and fitness and recreation loop around the famous Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. The 3.3 mile loop is on pavement the...

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The nation's most famous college football stadium – The Rose Bowl – has been the home of UCLA football since 1982. UCLA football is a member of the...