Memorial Park station
Park Light rail station serving Pasadena's Memorial Park area
A light rail station in Pasadena, California, serving the Los Angeles Metro rail line that links Pasadena with downtown Los Angeles and other suburbs. The stop sits immediately adjacent to the city’s Memorial Park.
Street-level rail platforms with direct pedestrian access to Memorial Park and nearby downtown Pasadena destinations including the Old Pasadena shopping and dining district. It provides convenient public-transit access for events along the Rose Parade route and local parks.
Constructed as part of the Metro rail expansion serving Pasadena; the station opened with the passenger service extension that reinstated rail service between Pasadena and Los Angeles in the early 2000s.
Located in central Pasadena next to Memorial Park and within easy walking distance of Old Pasadena and civic buildings.
- Event crowding: Can become extremely busy during the annual Rose Parade and related New Year events, so expect higher ridership and limited seating on trains.
How to Get to Memorial Park station #
Memorial Park station is served by local commuter rail and adjacent bus services in the San Fernando Valley region (check local transit agencies such as Metrolink and municipal bus services for schedules and exact lines). Driving to nearby park-and-ride facilities or using connecting buses are typical options.
Tips for Visiting Memorial Park station #
- Check local transit schedules - Memorial Park station serves Metrolink and nearby bus connections; times vary by line.
- If attending weekend events at nearby parks, allow extra time; parking near the station can fill up.
- Use a contactless payment card or local rider pass for easier fare payment.
Best Time to Visit Memorial Park station #
Best to travel outside weekday peak commute hours if avoiding crowds.
Weather & Climate near Memorial Park station #
Memorial Park station's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
