Arlington Garden in Pasadena

"3-acre, admission-free formal garden featuring Mediterranean & Californian trees & succulents."

Arlington Garden in Pasadena is a three-acre, free-admission public garden in Pasadena, CA, available for microceremonies and planned photography sessions with advance booking. The garden features water-wise, climate-appropriate plantings of Mediterranean and California native plants, with moveable outdoor furniture throughout the grounds and year-round wildlife including birds, bees, and butterflies. The garden was founded in 2005 on the site of a former 710 freeway staging ground, operated by Arlington Garden in Pasadena, an independent non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. Located at 275 Arlington Drive, Pasadena, CA, approximately 15 minutes on foot from the Metro Fillmore Station. Visitors describe the garden as well-maintained, calm, and peaceful, with ample seating, colorful seasonal blooms, and quiet spots throughout the grounds.