# Kid-friendly places in Pasadena 32 listed places in Pasadena: 22 playgrounds and things to do, 4 cafés, 4 hotels and 2 restaurants. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known. Last updated 2026-10-28, from the newest confirmation among these places. ## Narrower lists - [Kid-friendly cafés in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/cafes) (4) - [Family-friendly hotels in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/hotels) (4) - [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/playgrounds) (22) - [Places with high chairs in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-high-chairs) (3) - [Wheelchair and stroller accessible places in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/wheelchair-accessible) (7) - [Hotels with a pool in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-a-pool) (4) - [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-restrooms) (10) - [Free things to do with kids in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/free-to-visit) (7) - [Shaded playgrounds and parks in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-shade) (7) - [Splash pads and water play for kids in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-water-play) (3) ## Places 1. [Reese's Retreat at Brookside Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/reese-s-retreat-at-brookside-park-pasadena) (playground, Pasadena). A giant pirate ship with cannons and a plank, plus a sand pit with running water so the castles actually stay up. 2. [Central Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/central-park-pasadena) (playground, Pasadena). Separate toddler and big-kid sections on a soft rubber surface, with toy stores and ice cream a short walk away. 3. [Desiderio Neighborhood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/desiderio-neighborhood-park-pasadena) (playground, Pasadena). A quiet pocket park under an old arched bridge, with modern play equipment, grassy meadows and a view straight up at it. 4. [La Pintoresca Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-pintoresca-park-pasadena) (playground, Pasadena). The splash pad is the main event here, with shade, a small skate area and a library branch right on site. 5. [Playhouse Village Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/playhouse-village-park-pasadena) (playground, Pasadena). A soft rubber playground anyone can get around, with changing tables in the restrooms. Dogs get their own area. 6. [Kidspace Children's Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/kidspace-children-s-museum-pasadena) (museum, Pasadena). Three and a half acres of hands-on everything: a stream to splash in, a physics forest to climb, a muddy farm to dig in. 7. [Victory Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/victory-park-pasadena) (playground, Pasadena). A big play area, sand volleyball and plenty of lawn for a picnic after the farmers market. 8. [Green Street Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/green-street-restaurant-pasadena) (restaurant, Pasadena). A standby since 1979 with a menu long enough for every kid at the table, and a patio on a quiet lane. 9. [The Langham Huntington, Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-langham-huntington-pasadena-pasadena) (hotel, Pasadena). A grand old resort on 23 acres of gardens, with plenty of room for kids to roam. 10. [Arlington Garden in Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/places/arlington-garden-in-pasadena-pasadena) (garden, Pasadena). Three acres of winding paths, citrus trees and butterflies. Made for slow wandering, and easy with a stroller. 11. [Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town](https://ourplayday.com/places/courtyard-by-marriott-los-angeles-pasadena-old-town-pasadena) (hotel, Pasadena). An outdoor pool and hot tub, with more than 100 shops and restaurants within walking distance. 12. [Southern California Children's Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/southern-california-children-s-museum-pasadena) (museum, Pasadena). An indoor museum made for the 0 to 6 crowd: play kitchens, costumes and themed zones that change. 13. [The Gamble House](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-gamble-house-pasadena) (attraction, Pasadena). Arts and Crafts architecture on short tours led by teen docents, which lands better with kids than an adult guide would. 14. [Dots Cafe & Bakery](https://ourplayday.com/places/dots-cafe-bakery-pasadena) (bakery, Pasadena). Started as a cupcake shop and grew into a full cafe. 15. [Hilton Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/places/hilton-pasadena-pasadena) (hotel, Pasadena). A full-service hotel in the middle of things, so you can walk to dinner and the shops. 16. [Hyatt Place Pasadena](https://ourplayday.com/places/hyatt-place-pasadena-pasadena) (hotel, Pasadena). Rooms with a sofa-bed corner for the kids, hot breakfast downstairs, and shops and dinner a short walk away. 17. [Pie 'n' Burger](https://ourplayday.com/places/pie-n-burger-pasadena) (restaurant, Pasadena). A counter diner where kids spin on the stools, split a burger and pick a slice from the pie case. 18. [The Gourmet Cobbler Factory](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-gourmet-cobbler-factory-pasadena) (bakery, Pasadena). Cobblers and sweet potato pies, baked fresh by the same family for over 20 years. 19. [Carmela Ice Cream](https://ourplayday.com/places/carmela-ice-cream-pasadena) (ice cream shop, Pasadena). Small-batch ice cream made with farmers market fruit, plus ice cream sandwiches on cookies they bake themselves. 20. [Little Flower Candy Co.](https://ourplayday.com/places/little-flower-candy-co-pasadena) (bakery, Pasadena). A tiny candy kitchen making its own marshmallows and sea-salt caramels, with real breakfast and lunch so it's not all sugar. 21. [Pasadena Ice Skating Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/pasadena-ice-skating-center-pasadena) (ice rink, Pasadena). Public skating all year, with lessons pitched at wobbly first-timers. 22. [USC Pacific Asia Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/usc-pacific-asia-museum-pasadena) (museum, Pasadena). Kids 14 and under get in free to this calm, compact museum, which has kids' workshops and storytimes. 23. [Allendale Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/allendale-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground. 24. [Berry Patch Playhouse](https://ourplayday.com/places/berry-patch-playhouse-pasadena) (indoor play space, Pasadena). Small indoor play space with a two-story climbing structure and slide, a toddler area, sensory toys and a reading corner. 25. [Grant Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/grant-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground and a picnic area. 26. [Hamilton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hamilton-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). A children's play area with picnic spots, ball fields and courts. 27. [Jackie Robinson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/jackie-robinson-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground. 28. [McDonald Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mcdonald-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground and a picnic area. 29. [Neon Retro Arcade](https://ourplayday.com/places/neon-retro-arcade-pasadena) (arcade, Pasadena). Rows of playable 80s and 90s machines, so kids get to try the games you grew up on. 30. [Pasadena Memorial Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pasadena-memorial-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground. 31. [Villa Parke](https://ourplayday.com/places/villa-parke-pasadena) (attraction, Pasadena). A children's play area, picnic tables and shady grass, plus a pool that opens in summer. 32. [Vina Vieja Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/vina-vieja-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground and a picnic area. ## About this list Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address. Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena