Pasadena: Parks After Dark Is Back!

Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS) invites the community to the 10th annual Parks After Dark programs.

By Events Manager

Parks After Dark takes advantage of beautiful summer evenings and activates park spaces in order to provide youth and their families opportunities to experience healthy recreation and active lifestyles.

Brenda Harvey-Williams, Director of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, said:

We invite everyone to participate in Parks After Dark this summer. We’re proud to open our parks to encourage healthy living and provide fun, free, family-friendly activities throughout the City.

All activities are free. Pre-registration at cityofpasasdena.net/reserve is recommended; on-site registration will also be available.

Activities

– Robinson Park, 1081 North Fair Oaks

Kick-Off Softball Games, Wednesday, July 7, 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Baseball Diamond
Come out and support your PRCS Department as they host two community exhibition softball games. Team PRCS will play the Fire Department and community residents will play the Police Department.

3 on 3 Basketball, Thursdays and Saturdays, July 8-August 7, 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Come and play 3 on 3 Basketball with newbies and local legends. Registration is now open for 3 on 3 basketball.  All teams guaranteed one twenty-minute game per week for 5 weeks on Robinson Park’s newly renovated outdoor courts. Divisions are organized by age, and go from age 8 through adults.

Recreation Swim, Saturdays, July 10-August 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Robinson Pool
A great way to cool off, have fun, practice skills and enjoy the water. Lifeguard on duty. Proper swim attire required; locker rooms are closed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Art Chalk Event, Wednesdays, July 14 and Thursday, August 5, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Northwest Parking Lot
Join the Armory Center for the Arts for an interactive chalk mural installation. Resulting murals will be on display for 2 weeks after the event.

Movie in the Park, Pixar’s “Soul,” Friday, July 16, activities begin at 5:00 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
Multipurpose Field
Registration is now open for our popular movies in the park series! This year, we let the community select the films, and Pixar’s “Soul” was the top vote-earner at Robinson Park. Pre-packaged snacks will be served. Come early and get a great viewing spot and participate in pre-movie activities like arts and crafts and games.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, Friday, July 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Field
Pre-registration available on myturn.ca.gov; walk-ups welcome. The Pasadena Public Health Department will administer COVID-19 vaccine available at no cost. This clinic will offer Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. For more information on this clinic, or to pre-register by phone, call (626) 744-7311.

– Villa Parke, 363 East Villa Street

3 on 3 Papi Soccer, Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7-August 5, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Turf Field
Registration is now open for 3 on 3 Papi soccer. Played on a smaller field, this soccer is fast-paced, high-scoring, and big fun!  All teams guaranteed one game per week for 5 weeks. Divisions are organized by age, and go from age 8 through adults.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, Friday, July 9, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Baseball Diamond
Pre-registration available on myturn.ca.gov; walk-ups welcome. The Pasadena Public Health Department will administer COVID-19 vaccine available at no cost. This clinic will offer Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. For more information on this clinic, or to pre-register by phone, call (626) 744-7311.

Coffee and Tea Art Workshop, Friday, July 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Baseball Diamond
Join the Armory Center for the Arts for a fun drink, and an art project. Beverage and materials provided. Pre-registration required.

Movie in the Park, Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Friday, July 9, activities begin at 5:00 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
Baseball Diamond
Registration is now open for our popular movies in the park series! This year, we let the community select the films, and Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” was the top vote-earner at Villa Parke. Pre-packaged snacks will be served. Come early to get a great viewing spot and participate in pre-movie activities like arts and crafts and games.

Wind Down Stretching Class, Wednesday, July 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Villa Parke, Multipurpose Field
Stretch the stress away at this instructor-led stretching class for all ages and experience levels. This low-impact exercise is focused on breath work and deep stretching.

Recreation Swim, Fridays, July 9-August 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Villa Parke Pool
A great way to cool off, have fun, practice skills and enjoy the water. Lifeguard on duty. Proper swim attire required; locker rooms are closed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Scavenger Hunt, clues released Monday, July 12 and Monday, July 26
Virtual
Explore Pasadena and unlock fun clues and riddles along the way. Submit entries to @PasadenaParksandRec on Facebook or Instagram. Great prizes for hunt winners!

Pickleball Youth and Adult Clinics, Thursday, August 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Join Let’s Teach and the Pasadena Pickleball Community for Pickleball instruction and play.  Experienced players and beginners welcome for instruction, skill building, and round-robin play.

– Victory Park, 2575 Paloma Street

Coffee and Tea Art Workshop, Friday, July 23, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Field
Join the Armory Center for the Arts for a fun drink, and an art project. Beverage and materials provided. Pre-registration required.

Movie in the Park, Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Friday, July 23, activities begin at 5:00 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
Multipurpose Field
Registration is now open for our popular movies in the park series! This year, we let the community select the films, and Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” was the top vote-earner at Victory Park. Pre-packaged snacks will be served. Come early and get a great viewing spot and participate in pre-movie activities like arts and crafts and games.

– Grant Park, 232 South Michigan Avenue

Wind Down Stretching Class, Wednesday, August 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Field
Stretch the stress away at this instructor-led stretching class for all ages and experience levels. This low-impact exercise is focused on breath work and deep stretching.

Coffee/Tea Art Workshop, Friday, August 6, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Field
Join the Armory Center for the Arts for a fun drink, and an art project. Beverage and materials provided. Pre-registration required.

Movie in the Park, Friday, August 6, activities begin at 5:00 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
Multipurpose Field
Follow us on social media @PasadenaParksandRec on Facebook or Instagram to help us pick the movie! Pre-packaged snacks will be served. Come early and get a great viewing spot and participate in pre-movie activities like arts and crafts and games.

– Washington Park, 700 East Washington Blvd.

Wind Down Stretching Class, Friday, July 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Field
Stretch the stress away at this instructor-led stretching class for all ages and experience level. This low-impact exercise is focused on breath work and deep stretching.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, Friday, July 30, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Field
Pre-registration available on  myturn.ca.gov; walk-ups welcome. COVID-19 vaccine available at no cost will be administered by the Pasadena Public Health Department. This clinic will offer Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. For more information on this clinic, or to pre-register by phone, call (626) 744-7311.

Movie in the Park, Friday, July 30, activities begin at 5:00 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
Multipurpose Field
Follow us on social media @PasadenaParksandRec on  Facebook or Instagram to help us pick the movie! Pre-packaged snacks will be served. Come early and get a great viewing spot and participate in pre-movie activities like arts and crafts and games.

Pickleball Youth and Adult Clinics, Friday, July 30, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tennis Courts 
Join Let’s Teach and the Pasadena Pickleball Community for Pickleball instruction and play.  Experienced players and beginners welcome for instruction, skill building, and round-robin play.

> Activities subject to change.