1 / 2McDonald Park
📍 Bungalow Heaven, CA
A neighbourhood park in Pasadena's historic Bungalow Heaven district with a large playground, softball field, handball courts, grassy field, and paved walking paths. Free street parking along the perimeter.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for local families and those comfortable visiting an open, sun-exposed park. The playground is large and well-used, the multi-sport courts give older kids options, and the neighbourhood setting is charming. The lack of shade over the playground is significant on hot days - morning visits suit young children better in summer.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Jasmine L. Robinson
8 months ago
“Cute Park, super-cute neighborhood, pathway lit after dark, sometimes you see a neighbor's horses here getting exercised even the park is pretty empty... but have also seen coyotes cruising through the streets (though possibly related to recent fires nearby?)”
Betsy Hanger
7 months ago
“Tai Chi meet-up every Mon and Thursday at 8:30am. Aimed at elders: Long Form Yang Style 108. SE end of the park.”
Dog People Pasadena
11 months ago
“McDonald Park is the town square of the historic Bungalow Heaven neighborhood. If you’re coming from outside the neighborhood, there is plenty of free street parking along the perimeter. The park has a playground, softball field, handball courts, a big grassy field, and paved walking paths. If you’re bringing your dog, there are plenty of trash cans but no poop bag dispensers, unlike many Pasadena parks. The paved paths are short, but it is easy enough to extend your walk into the neighborhood, where you’ll see a lot of charming Craftsman bungalows from the early 20th century.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
McDonald Park anchors the Bungalow Heaven historic neighbourhood with a large playground built for varied ages, a softball field, handball courts, open grassy space, and lit walking paths. The park draws a consistent local community and has seen recent safety improvements. Coyotes have been spotted in surrounding streets. Free street parking lines the perimeter, and Tai Chi groups meet at the southeast end several mornings a week.
