arlington garden

Neighborhood friends do a wonderful job of keeping this garden beautiful... And be sure to buy the marmalade for it is so tasty

I found this little zen garden when I was looking for some hidden gems to write at. This garden is so cute, quaint, on a quiet street, and the street parking is easy. There are so many little nooks and crannies that you can get solitude if that's what you are after, or walk around looking at all the beautiful flowers and fruit trees. I found a little table and I write there often without any disturbance. I'm not sure if the gardens are dog friendly, but there are always folks from all walks of life there. This residential part of Pasadena is gorgeous, so driving to and from is fun and beautiful.

I recently was looking for a quiet place to take my dog and to just sit and have a picnic lunch. I found Arlington Garden just five minutes from my house. It is a small garden with little bistro tables and chairs and Adirondack chairs placed in little nooks throughout the garden. There were several other people enjoying the garden when we were there but it seemed like we had the place to ourselves the way it is laid out. My dog enjoyed walking the different paths and smelling the different flowers and plants. I can just imagine that it is even more beautiful in the Spring. There are even orange trees that you are allowed to pick one orange for yourself to enjoy. It was very clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend you seek out this quiet little slice of heaven.

I really like this garden in the midst of a residential neighborhood in Pasadena. It is very well kept and I enjoy coming here to sit and sip a coffee or read a book or do nothing. There's a number of sitting areas and several paths throughout the garden that you can walk on and enjoy all the different plants and trees. It's not a park, so it's not a place to take kids to so that they can run wild and loose, but it's a quiet little sanctuary! I believe it's kept up by volunteers and they are doing a great job.

We dropped by on Pasadena Garden Conservancy Day... Artisits ... jams from the parks ... lovely Japanese Garden across the street (open I believe first Sat or Sun of the Month) .. Just a pleasant atmosphere in an excellant neighborhood

Did not understand what the hype was all about! Agree they have a wide choice of plants. Great landscape? Did not really see it.Maybe it was all dry because of the drought.A little tricky to find! None descript entrance nor was it sign posted.

We so enjoyed our visit here, lots of beautiful gardens to explore, it was laid out very well. there are a number of secluded spots were you could sit with a book and enjoy the peace. The whole concept is really nice.

OMG! This place had dozens of out door rooms with thematic planting and seating areas. These gardeners have planted one of the best formal gardens I have ever seen. With Italian cypress, olive trees and symmetry. The place seems old. It is on the site of a long gone mansion but it has been recreated in modern times by real people who tend lovingly to the plants daily.This place is a must for folks who love plants or relaxation. Dogs included!Don't forget to take home a jar or two of the Washington navel orange marmalade for ten bucks. It's a delicious fund raiser!

I feel a little reluctant to write this, since it is so quite in the park. I almost don't want other people to know about it... But in the middle of the humdrum of this city, there is a oasis... What a nice park! Sit on one of the nice chairs in the shade, enjoy the butterflies and the birds, walk the labyrinth...

Take your lunch, or a book and prepare for an uplifting time in the garden. It's only 2 acres but it's divided into 23 different themes with waterscapes, sculptures and a wide variety of plants. There are little nooks to hide away and plenty of chairs. I personally loved the orange grove. We went in March and they were so many blooms, the air was filled with the fragrance of orange blossom. They sell Marmalade on Saturdays, and I loved the miniature seats for the children.

As I understand it, this park was created by volunteers who wanted to turn a weed filled lot into a place of rest and beauty. And they have definitely succeeded. Beautiful variety of plants and trees, paths for strolling, and periodic events. Especially useful if you like to paint.

This is a wonderful place to bring a picnic or a snack or just to stroll. There are many places to sit and relax. Most of the garden is planted with California natives including golden poppies and purple lupines. There is a small citrus grove, and you are allowed to pick one. Great place for children or just go by yourself, take a book, and relax in a natural setting.

A very casual and intimate public open space.You are allowed to pick one fruit ! Great citrus trees with lots of fruitPros: lots of small and large seating areas with umbrellas scattered around this casual public garden.Cons : Traffic noise.

Not enough to warrant a trip to see, but it is a good place for a stop when you are in the area. It is kept up quite well.I may see about buying some orange marmalade that is made from trees in the garden.

Took my boys here--they are 6 and 2. I wanted to visit a pretty garden for some nature study, but the others in this area cost money. This one is free. They loved it! It's not huge, but it is big enough for it to be an oasis. We had a little snack and the boys explored. There's lots of little spots with chairs so you can sit and enjoy the beauty of the plants, flowers, and butterflies. It was a lovely hour we spent here.