Memorial Park stationAbout Memorial Park station
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.
Nearby Attractions to Memorial Park station
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 6° - 19° | 12° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 24° | 18° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 28° | 21° | 2 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 32° | 24° | 1 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 32° | 24° | 3 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 30° | 23° | 8 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 27° | 19° | 11 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 22° | 15° | 49 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 5° - 19° | 12° | 59 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
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.