Lower Arroyo, Pasadena, California
Lower Arroyo is a neighborhood in Pasadena, California, centered on the Arroyo Seco south of Brookside Park. It is bordered by Holly Street to the north, Columbia Street to the south, San Rafael Avenue to the west, and Orange Grove Boulevard to the east.
Landmarks
Lower Arroyo's most notable landmark is the Colorado Street Bridge over the Arroyo Seco. The neighborhood also houses the headquarters of the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.The area at the floor of the Arroyo Seco, along both sides of the flood control channel is known locally as Lower Arroyo Park, and identified as such by a sign posted at the entrance near the intersection of Arroyo and Norwood Street. The City of Pasadena's website identifies it only as "Lower Arroyo Seco." The park, which covers about 150 acres, includes several miles of hiking trails.
Features of the Lower Arroyo:
Fly casting pond and clubhouse
Archery range
Multi-use trails
The La Casita del Arroyo community center
The Aids Memorial Grove
Bird Sanctuary