Arlington Garden

I came across this garden while researching for photo shoot locations in Pasadena. I had my heart set for this place until i recently visited. Unfortunately everything has dried up maybe from the wind and rain we had recently. But overall this place is very serene and I’m sure if we come back in the spring all the flowers will be blooming again.
The wishing tree truly captured my heart. I’m glad there is a place like this for us to visit.
Parking is very convenient on the street of Arlington and its free.

Found ourselves in Pasadena several months ago waiting for the time of our dinner reservation. With about a half hour to fill, we learned of this free park /​garden on Unilocal.
Parking is on the street in a residential neighborhood, so tricky at different times of the day. We did have to park far down the block.
Impressive collection of water-​wise plants, including native species, succulents, and aloes. Many meandering pathways, garden features, and seating areas. Almost like being in the backyard of an estate property that’s been developed into different garden «rooms». And who wouldn’t like that, for free?!
One could bring a book or magazine and chill out in the quiet space among the natural surroundings.
One other strange occurrence — as we were heading back to the entrance, there was an inebriated man stumbling around in the area where there were cacti with sharp stickers. Not a good combination. Sad to see.

Many new wed considered taking photo here. I passed by Arlington Garden without knowing it exists from my daily commute. One day I stop by and I spend a good hour admiring the tree, the décor, the natural wooden chairs where people could date with a good amount of privacy.
A star knock off for lack of direction to public restroom!!! I found a huge cabinet and soon realize it’s a storage for gardening tools. A agony moment of wanting to pee on the bushes but couldn’t!

This garden is soo pretty. So relaxing. I will definitely come back. I like how not much people know about it and I like how this place is really clean and the chairs are in place and the rocks are in place and not even the notes are taken off the tree. Now THAT’S y I like how nobody really knows about it.

Beautiful place to walk around in. They also have tons of patio seats so that you can bring some lunch and enjoy the scenery with your friends

This is an oasis in the middle of Pasadena. It’s not a botanical garden, more like a nice, bigger neighborhood garden. It’s a beautiful place in an old, historic area, full of ex-​mansions and Craftsman style houses. There’s plenty of street parking.
I got some strange directions from Mapquest. Luckily, I know the area. Skip any U-​turns at Saint John. Wrong and confusing. From Colorado Blvd (coming from 134 or 210), either take a R. on Orange Grove and then a L. on Arlington. Or a Right on Raymond Ave or Fair Oaks and R. on Arlington. This way, you can enjoy the peace of this beautiful place.
It’s a great place to bring a book and a small picnic. There are several nice benches and tables to sit in the shade or in the sun and relax. You can stroll around and discover the small gardens within. It’s not a playground, but a nice place to introduce kids to nature, they have cute areas for them. Once again, this isn’t a park, but a free garden for nature lovers, for people who live around and not only who need a break from from it all. Wonderful flowers, cute little corners, butterflies around. Perfect place for a nice spring day to walk around and enjoy the peace. For a minute you might feel very far away from the hustle and bustle, somewhere in Provence or Tuscany. All you need to do is venture out to lovely Pasadena.

This is definitely one of those lesser known places that only locals know about. I mean if I were a local, I would be hiding this from the world too! It is just such a lovely spot that radiates a love and care for beauty and community.
A free park, Arlington Garden is hidden in the suburbs of Pasadena. Parking is bountiful along the street. Upon strolling in, you will immerse yourself into an eclectic collection of plants, sculptures, and surprises that are divided up into what they call «rooms.» Over 30 of these rooms are scattered across the park, weaving together a serendipitous adventure.
You might happen upon the labyrinth, a medium for spiritual endeavors, or come across the wishing tree, a wondrous testimony of the brighter side of humanity. And during the season, they even let you take free oranges that are growing in the many trees in the garden.
Whether you want to find a cool place to visit or just need to take your mind off of things for a bit, make sure you find some time to visit the Arlington Garden.

This 3 acre sanctuary in the middle of a busy neighborhood is the perfect respite for a picnic, meditation, reading, reflecting, or photography. An easy walk from Huntington hospital or the metro. It can also be inspiring for locals planning a native or drought tolerant landscaping. I just love the citrus grove and creative application of succulent plantings. A local charity sells marmalade made the citrus in local gift shops and at the nearby Jones coffee roasters.

A friend and I were looking for things to do in Pasadena and we happened upon this cute (and surprisingly large) garden nestled in a quiet neighborhood. It’s great for a midday stroll or a mini adventure. There are also plenty of chairs and benches (with umbrellas!) so you can just relax, read a book, or have a simple brunch with friends if you want.
The highlight for me was the wish tree inspired by Yoko Ono. If you can, bring a small paper and a pen and write down a wish and hang it on the tree!

This place is a great quiet neighborhood park.
Actually I am not so sure I can call it a park, considering its name, but its lovely nonetheless.
My friend and I were trying to find something to do to pass the time, while in Pasadena, and to our surprise found this place. It is quiet, and really tranquil, and FREE!!! For the obvious reasons, we were interested and decided to check this place out. It was a lot bigger than when we first entered. Its lack of water makes up for the fact that everything seems to be dessert plants, or plants that need very little water. It was a perfect dry oasis. There is a lot to see from bird baths, to pathways for this amazing stone labyrinth. The deeper you go inside, the more you find! we even eventually found the troll under the bridge!
This place definitely looks like its a place for the neighborhood to come and just relax and enjoy life. We saw a variety of people that day from working writers to retired souls, from mothers with her babies, to friends having brunch. It is a perfect location to go and get lost.
The best part of this garden is the wishing tree in the middle of the garden. It was apparently inspired the by Yoko Ono, and it resonated with me very much. People wished for everything from good grades, to great health, and to even ending world hunger. It was all very positive, and enlightening.

I thought this garden would be quite small but I was pleasantly surprised! It’s quite large and there are tons of cute and wonderful things hidden in it! It’s free also so you can’t get better than that. Lots of side street parking. It is located next to apartment homes called «Arlington Green.» There is plenty of seating and rest points, which I loved. Lots of birds and insects and various plants. Great place to visit!

This is a nice nature spot tucked into a nice neighborhood in Pasadena. It’s a nice place to walk around on a cooler day! There’s plenty of benches, chairs and tables when you walk around so you can sit down and rest if you wanted to. I found the Labyrinth which was what I wanted to see! It’s really nice :) It’s not a big deal but it’s a nice sight and makes a nice naturey picture.
I just finished my anatomy final and I came here after with my boyfriend. We were super tired so we both took naps on benches. A perfect nap in nature! Haha, there were people walking around but it was okay! It was very relaxing.
I think this place is worth a visit to even though there’s not too much to see! I would bring my lunch here to eat next time if I get the chance.

Guys! Listen up. Ladies too if you like to surprise your man on a date like I do. Arlington park in Pasadena is amazing! Lots of pathways to walk, tons of seating and shaded area. Perfect for a romantic picnic :)

Such a nice quiet place to relax. Love how it wasn’t crowded and had plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the scenery. I went with my boyfriend after searching for a good picnic spot on Unilocal,so glad we found this! I would love to come back again.
Not so sure its a good place for kids though. There isn’t a playground or anything for them. I didn’t see many kids there either (just mostly couples). I saw one mom with two kids and honestly, they kinda ruined the peaceful setting with their yelling and running around. Not saying you can’t bring kids, just saying maybe you should let your kids know ahead of time that its not a playground. But they were on their way out so the rest of the day was perfect.

Arlington Garden is a peaceful, large park tucked away in the residential area of Pasadena. It has many «rooms» aka open spaces separated by «walls» of bushes and trees that allows you to have a bit of privacy in the park. There are multiple benches throughout the park and creative displays that make exploring Arlington Garden so fun! There’s a wishing tree, a labyrinth made of rocks, a rocking chair, and tons more. While I was there on a Sunday afternoon, there were groups of people taking wedding photos and prom photos.
However, the park felt a bit. dry? The flowers weren’t yet blooming and it felt a bit arid/​dusty at some parts.

This cute little gem is like a secret garden in old town. Not to mention… it’s free! It isn’t a huge place, but offers little pathways to perfect little seating areas… great for a packed meal alfresco… coffee or tea with a friend. or a great place to meander and roam a bit. My kids loved exploring each little path and we even got some cute pics of them. Awesome little outdoor spot!

This hidden gem of a garden is magical.
I’ll get back to this in a bit.
When we have to pup-​sit our Corgi grand-​pup, we’re always looking for a new local spot to go exploring with him. I’ve had Arlington Garden in my bookmarks for a while now.
The Unilocal pics & reviews promised something special and charming.
And, it was.
The magical part is how our elderly chihuahua, Weezer, perked up immediately as soon as we entered.
He’s got many health issues and has frequent seizures.
When we were leaving the house with the pup, he shakily got up and wanted to come along. It’s not often these days where he has the energy to accompany us.
We had planned on carrying him throughout, but he wanted down.
There was a spring in his step that we haven’t seen in the past few years.
It was like this garden gave out rejuvenating vibes.
His tail was wagging throughout. Not one seizure occurred while there.
Yup, this is his Garden of Youth.
Sadly, once we returned home, he went back to being tired.
But, a contented type of tired.
We stayed for about an hour exploring the pathways and relaxing on a lovely bench under the shade.
It feels so good to be here.
Thank you to the people who gave everyone this lovely retreat!

I’m a fan of gardens and visiting botanical gardens is one of my favorite things to do during Spring. The only down side is that they usually cost money and being a graduate student means that money is a little tight for me. So you can imagine how happy I was to find that there was a botanical garden near me that was free to the public. Unfortunately on the day that we went, it was a scorching hot day and that meant that I could not enjoy the garden as well as I would have liked but I saw many topless men soaking in the sun and enjoying a picnic with their loved ones there.
I think the garden is very cute but it could be much better tended. The pathways could be cleaned up a bit more and the flowers could be better trimmed also. Actually, the whole garden looks like it’s been a little forgotten which is charming in itself but it could be so much better. There are a lot of random seating over the place so don’t worry if your feet start to hurt. There are wishing trees and secret sculptures located all over the place so look closely at things! My favorite part of the garden was definitely the rock labyrinth. It was very peaceful to walk through it. Overall, I think it’s a cute place to spend an hour or two. A nice little paradise within a city. ⁴⁄₅

This little garden is a real hidden gem.
It’s so zen that it makes for a perfect place to read/​study, meditate, or even do a little yoga. They even have this small labyrinth composed of garden rocks in front of one of the flowing trees with a metta in front of it — a great set up for a mindful/​meditation walk.
It’s much prettier in the Spring when all the flowers are well kept and blooming. I came here today to study and most of the plants were wilting, but the trees remained as beautiful as ever.
This garden even has a small orange orchard, so when the oranges are in season, visitors are allowed to pick a few.
Although I’m sure they have a sign with their closing hours, I’ve never seen anyone monitor the garden, and I’ve been here at odd hours.
There’s always street parking available on Arlington and it’s not time limited as is usually the case in other parts of Pasadena.
Note: It’s also free to enter, and it’s kid friendly too!

This place is a gem!
I crashed Susan V’s moment of reflection and am very glad that I did.
I can’t believe that such beauty and zen is free right here for all of us to enjoy. Makes my heart smile.
I especially loved the artichoke bloom and magnolia trees. The labyrinth was fun and felt good to slow down and be present.
Stop by here when you want to get grounded and connect.