L.A. Walks: Three Pasadena parks

Arlington Garden, a 3-acre site that was once a Caltrans storage yard, is a miracle of native plant landscaping. It's a great Pasadena place — with its chairs, benches and private nooks — to have a snack.

Arlington Garden, a 3-acre site that was once a Caltrans storage yard, is a miracle of native plant landscaping. It’s a great Pasadena place — with its chairs, benches and private nooks — to have a snack.

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Feb. 5, 2018 3:08 PM PT

Stroll down three Pasadena parks

The “Castle Green” of the Green Hotel complex is the start of the walk that includes visiting three parks in Pasadena.

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Stroll down three Pasadena parks

The Castle Green

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Stroll down three Pasadena parks

Another perspective on Castle Green

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Stroll down three Pasadena parks

A walker enjoys Central Park, dotted with pines, oaks and redwoods, in Pasadena.

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Stroll down three Pasadena parks

Tim Gurley, owner of T.L Gurley Antiques, in front of his store on Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena.

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Stroll down three Pasadena parks

The stately Huntington Memorial Hospital on East California Boulevard in Pasadena.

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Stroll down three Pasadena parks

Singer Park is 2.9-acres of open space in Pasadena.

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Stroll down three Pasadena parks

Arlington Garden

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