# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Pasadena

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Pasadena. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 22 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.
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. [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.
9. [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.
10. [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.
11. [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.
12. [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.
13. [Allendale Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/allendale-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground.
14. [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.
15. [Grant Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/grant-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground and a picnic area.
16. [Hamilton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hamilton-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). A children's play area with picnic spots, ball fields and courts.
17. [Jackie Robinson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/jackie-robinson-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground.
18. [McDonald Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mcdonald-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground and a picnic area.
19. [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.
20. [Pasadena Memorial Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pasadena-memorial-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground.
21. [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.
22. [Vina Vieja Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/vina-vieja-park-pasadena) (park, Pasadena). Park with a playground and a picnic area.

## Other lists for Pasadena

- [Cafés](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/cafes) (4)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena/hotels) (4)

## 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/playgrounds. All of Pasadena: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/pasadena