Charles S. Farnsworth Park — Attraction in Altadena

This was my neighborhood park growing up. The maintenance on it is much better than when I was a kid. It is at the peak of Lake Ave. close to the mountains so it feels almost like a mountainside huge rest stop area. Community events are often held here and it's always enjoyable. The most recent was the Sherrif's car show. It was small but fun. The views from this park are scenic and picture worthy. A lot of concerts are held but they abide by the noise ordinace of 10pm quiet time. Peaceful and fun park for a picnic, watching a little league game or just walking around...

Me and my husband went to this park in Altadena and we love it. The park is clean, and the ambiance is perfect for us. It has it’s own solemnity even though there are other people in the park playing, chatting and kids running around still me and my husband enjoy our time. We had our little picnic there. They have grillers that you can use to cook/bbq and have enough tables to sit and eating spots. The neighborhood is very disciplined, has a lot of possible spots to park around the park. We will come back again to sit and relax...

A beautiful park with lots of green grass, picnic tables (with grills), tennis and basketball courts, several baseball fields, and even an amphitheater, where plays and concerts are held in the summer. The craftsman lodge has an interior stage and huge stone fireplace. I think it can be rented out for events, like art shows. Such a great location, right next to the mountains. They filmed “The Little Rascals” there. The pergola with the wisteria on it is gorgeous in March, when the...