Here’s another popular jaunt for
local residents. Nature lovers and dog-walkers frequent the area,
parking on the rim of the Arroyo or in the parking lot of Pasadena’s
Lower Arroyo Nature Park. They then walk down to the horse stables at
the South Pasadena city limits or up to the Colorado Street Bridge
where you can cross the flood channel. The northern part of this area
contains the BFI low-flow stream experiment. Controlled flows are
diverted below the Colorado Street Bridge and directed into
streamzones on both sides of the flood channel. The riparian habitat
has become so thick that it is often hard to see the stream. The flow
in the artificial streams sometimesis turned off because of sediment
buildup and maintenance problems. Still the area is a welcome oasis
from the urban hustle-and-bustle.
Arroyo Seco Park is 19.9 acres of improved parkland,
including lighted athletic fields, playground equipment, and picnic
areas. There are also included undeveloped lands, and a flood channel.
The park is divided into three sections: The upper
section includes three lighted sports fields with backstops, parking and
a small concession/storage building, and it is utilized regularly by the
local Little League, American Youth Soccer Organization and softball
leagues.
A residential building is located on the north side
of the park.
The center portion of the park includes: group picnic
shelter, tables, barbecue, a playground with play structures, storage
building and a small amphitheater.
The southern portion of the park includes two lighted
softball fields.
Both the upper and lower parts of the park are
utilized for soccer during the fall season.
An equestrian/hiking trail is on the south and west
perimeter of the park connecting to the Arroyo Park.
Arroyo Park: The 19.9 acre Arroyo Park is located on
the north sided of the Pasadena 110 Freeway. Aroyo Park provides major
lighted athletic fields for South Pasadena.
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