Brookside Park
360 North Arroyo Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA 91103
Brookside Park is Pasadena’s largest fully-maintained park and a perfect spot for company picnics or outings of any kind. This incredible location offers over 61 acres of space for any company event. Its convenient location near the Rose Bowl Stadium makes it a great place to gather during a company excursion.
No matter what event type you are hosting, this park has much to offer. This park is one of our event agency’s favorites in the region. It’s easily accessible by freeway, has ample and free parking, has plenty of shade and numerous trees, and has lots of open, grassy flat spaces. It is also one of the few locations that allows alcohol, petting zoos, vendors and inflatables to create a unique event for your team.
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About Brookside Park
Brookside Park is a spacious, lush spot in the heart of Pasadena. The city’s green gem boasts numerous amenities onsite. Sports complexes, tennis courts, and an onsite baseball stadium give this park much to offer for your event.
This park has ample shade trees and a small sheltered picnic area, two things that are great for a summer event. Though the shelters are small, bringing in extra seating and tables is easy due to the park’s flat green spaces. Its open, grassy lawns also make a perfect spot for inflatables and field games.
Several reservable picnic and event areas are available, ranging in size from the intimate picnic area A to the large, rentable lawn area. Each space is close to different sports complexes, though most are centrally located in the park.
No matter the time of day your event takes place, this scenic park is ideal. Lighted walkways, fields, and areas mean even if your event carries over until dusk, your attendees can navigate and enjoy the setup.This park’s many facilities are perfect for team building events. Whether you’re hosting a tennis match, baseball tournament, or football game, Brookside Park has something for every event.
At a Glance
Amenities Include:
- Baseball Stadium
- Lighted Multipurpose Field
- Ample Parking & Restrooms
- Amphitheater with Seating
- Picnic Areas
- Horseshoe Pit
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Children’s Museum on Park Grounds
Picnic at Brookside Park
400 employees and families joined together at Brookside Park for a day full of fun and sunshine. Sports inflatables, on site catering, field games and activities were some of the entertainment options they had. Check out the case study:
Directions
Located in Pasadena near the 210 and 134 makes access to this park easy from all over the Los Angeles area.
If you are taking the 210 Westbound take the Fair Oaks Avenue exit and turn right. Brookside Park is located along Fair Oaks, a little north of the freeway. You’ll see it on your right (east side of the street).
If you are headed Eastbound on the 210, you’ll take the Fair Oaks Ave and turn left. Brookside Park is a little north of the freeway. You’ll see it on your right (east side of Fair Oaks).
If you are headed from Los Angeles and take CA-134, you can take exit 55 and head east on Foothill Boulevard. The park is about 7 miles away and should take about 10 minutes to drive. If you’re coming from San Diego, you can take exit 13 and head west on Foothill Boulevard. The park is about 10 miles away and should take about 15 minutes to drive.
Use a GPS navigation app like Google Maps or Waze. Enter “Brookside Park, Pasadena” as your destination. This will give you the most accurate and up-to-date directions, accounting for traffic and any potential road closures.
No matter which way you come, there are plenty of signs to help guide you and your guests along the way. We can also include signage with your company name to direct your guests to the right location within the park.
Experiences
This park is exceptional for outdoor team building events and adventures, with plenty of activities for attendees to enjoy, such as baseball, tennis, and horseshoes.
The park’s sports complexes and courts are great for an event centered around team building and friendly competition. The grassy lawns are also ideal for field games, as you can utilize each inch of open space they give. This is a great place to plan summer events, given its amenities and beautiful scenery.
On the park grounds, a golf course, a children’s museum, and stadiums all offer unique spaces for portions of your event. This park boasts something for all ages. A large amphitheater onsite is perfect for speeches and awards during an employee appreciation day.
Nearby
Brookside Park is located in a convenient spot in the heart of Pasadena, meaning it has plenty of nearby hotels if you need them. Some of the top-rated hotels are:
If Brookside Park is not available on your event date, we’d like to suggest Elysian Park in Los Angeles (though it is 8.9 miles away) or Arcadia Park in Arcadia (8.9 miles away, in the opposite direction). These parks may be further away, but Elysian Park boasts a nearby stadium (the Dodger Stadium, in fact), plenty of sports amenities, and is even bigger in size. Meanwhile, Arcadia Park is comparable and boasts numerous sports amenities. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure Brookside Park can be secured for you.
What To Know
Brookside Park has restrictions on amplified sound, but our team has worked with this park’s management for 40 years to provide solutions for you. We easily navigate the different regulations and rules at the reserveable areas to help you select the best one for your picnic.
Best Times to Host an Event
This park is busy all year, but peak times for reservations are late spring through summer. The most popular day to hold a picnic is Saturdays between 11am to 4pm. Most clients opt for at least 4 hours of activities for their employees and families to enjoy.
Group Sizes and Reservations
Typically, large groups are what we book for Brookside Park, but groups of any size work well here.
Insurance is required for events at Brookside Park. However, our event planners will handle gathering it.
This park is great for families and is disability accessible owing to its flatness.
Restroom accommodations are ample, as are parking accommodations. Additionally, parking is free here.
Alcohol, catering, cooking, and inflatables are all allowed with respective permits. Rides are factor-dependent, so talk with your event coordinator about them. Water is available onsite, but power is not, so your event will need a generator if it is power-reliant.
Your Event at Brookside Park
Our event coordinators have worked planning all kinds of exceptional events at Brookside Park. We know the ins and outs of planning events here. Our team can gather any permits required, arrange food and beverage services and entertainment, and handle each detail so you can enjoy your event.
Whether you’re planning an incredible field day complete with sports tournaments or a massive company picnic, we’ve got you covered. Your day at Brookside Park will be exceptional, filled with activities for all ages or just for your staff.
Our Pasadena event planners can do all this and more. Give us a call at 800.366.0603 or fill out the form below to start. We’re ready to collaborate with you for the perfect event.
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