# Free things to do with kids in Pasadena

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in Pasadena that are free to get into. 7 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

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. Has: free to enter.
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. Has: free to enter.
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. Has: free to enter.
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. Has: free to enter.
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. Has: free to enter.
6. [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. Has: free to enter.
7. [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. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for Pasadena

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-high-chairs) (3)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/wheelchair-accessible) (7)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-a-pool) (4)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-restrooms) (10)
- [Shade](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-shade) (7)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/with-water-play) (3)

## 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. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/free-to-visit. All of Pasadena: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena