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The Pirate Park

πŸ“ North Arroyo, CA

β˜…4.7(51 Google reviews)

Free pirate-themed playground behind the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center in Pasadena, featuring climbing frames, swings, spinning elements, music play, a sandbox area, and shaded picnic tables. Park in Lot I to access.

βœ“ Free entryβœ“ Pirate themeβœ“ Hidden locationβœ“ Soft ground surfaceβœ“ Shaded seatingβœ“ Sandbox area
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Jim Kara

Neat little park nestled on the hill behind the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center. The creative designs of the park playground equipment appeals to kids and their folks! There’s also picnic tables, public restrooms and close access to cool grown ups walkways, rustic landscape and nature trails! Those who visit here may also be visitors at the pool, which shares the same parking lot The park has nice shade trees that are great shelter for warm days, tho when nippy, I’d have to say shiver me timbers!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children under 8 who want a free, creative outdoor playground without crowds. The soft ground surface is safe for toddlers taking tumbles, and the shade coverage makes warm days manageable. The hidden location means it stays quieter than high-profile playgrounds.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Park in Lot I at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center β€” the playground is not visible from the main road
⏰Soft ground surface throughout means toddlers can run and fall safely
🎟️Restrooms and picnic tables are on-site β€” no need to pack out waste
πŸš—Combine with the adjacent nature trails or aquatic center for a longer outing

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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51 Google reviews

Creative pirate-themed equipment45%
Free entry and rarely crowded30%
Shade and parent seating available15%
Hidden location requires navigation via Lot I10%
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Jim Kara

a year ago

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β€œNeat little park nestled on the hill behind the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center. The creative designs of the park playground equipment appeals to kids and their folks! There’s also picnic tables, public restrooms and close access to cool grown ups walkways, rustic landscape and nature trails! Those who visit here may also be visitors at the pool, which shares the same parking lot The park has nice shade trees that are great shelter for warm days, tho when nippy, I’d have to say shiver me timbers!”

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Yulia Vashchenko

a year ago

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β€œWe were passing through this city and the child really wanted to play on the playground. I am very glad that we found such a cool playground with a sea pirate theme. Lots of different amenities: swings, slides, climbing frames. It is located on the territory of a large park and you can easily find a recreation area with tables and a toilet. There is also a shop-cafe in the building near the pool.”

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Roll Roll A Dice

a month ago

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β€œTook my 3.5 year old to south Cal and this park is a nice surprise. The ground is soft so kiddo can run around with so many opportunities for games (including music, direction, spinning climbing, and treasure hunting)! Equipments are sufficient for plenty of children to share. If I were to visit this city again, this defiantly will be my go-to.”

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W O'Brien

2 years ago

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β€œFun park for kids with nice rest areas for parents. Plenty of great pirate themed playground equipment in addition to swings and sand pit. Plenty of park benches with shade give a nice reprieve from a sunny day. Near by restrooms are what you expect from a public park. You can even take a nice short nature walk that's right next to the park.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Pirate Park sits on a hill behind the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center and is only accessible via Lot I β€” park there and walk to the playground. Equipment runs a pirate theme throughout: ship-style climbing structures, swings, spinning elements, musical features, and a treasure-hunt-style layout on soft ground surfaces. A small sandbox area suits younger children. Shaded picnic tables and public restrooms are on-site.

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