Loma Alta Park
3330 North Lincoln Ave.
Altadena, Ca 91001
(626) 398-5452
District Office: (626) 798-1173
For Park Reservations Please Call (800) CO-PARKS (26-72757)
Park Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Driving Directions
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This 7.33-acre park was developed on land purchased from the Joshua Reed Giddings Family in 1954, and dedicated that same year. Although originally named Loma Alta Park, it was later renamed the Clarence H. Thurber Park and Giddings Memorial Picnic Area in 1959, and in 1960, renamed Loma Alta Park. In 1975, the County purchased the 10-acre property known as “lower Loma Alta Park, and that area houses tennis courts, an equestrian arena and a Community Garden. This “lower park” was dedicated by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich in 1983.The park is home to the Dr. Clarence H. Thurber Community Building and the Giddings Grove Picnic Area.
The 13,500 square-foot gymnasium was dedicated in October 2003, and in 2008, a new play area with ADA access was completed, as was the renovation of the pool. In 2009, a new picnic shelter was installed, as well as a shade structure at the Loma Community Garden. In 2010, the historic Community Building has been undergoing a total renovation.
The history of the Mount Lowe area where the park is located goes back to the Gabrielino Indians who, observing the frequency and regularity of fires in the mountain valleys, called it “valley of smokes.” By the early 1800’s, settlers were passing through the Altadena foothills and noted their beauty, as well as the panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin.
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Park Features
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• Two lighted basketball courts
• Tennis courts
• Equestrian ring
• Community garden
• Two children’s play areas
• Computer lab
• Indoor kitchen
• Large group picnic areas
• Lighted ball diamond
• Picnic tables and shelters
• Gymnasium
• Swimming pool
• Community Building
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Special Events
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Community Halloween Dance & Haunted House
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Will be held at Farnsworth Park this year
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568 East Mount Curve Ave., Altadena
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Halloween Dance (Farnsworth Park)
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Saturday, October 30
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6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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18 years and up
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Fee: TBA
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Haunted House (Farnsworth Park)
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Friday and Saturday
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October 29 and 30
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6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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All ages
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Fee: Free of charge
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Turkey Shoot
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Saturday, November 20
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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12 years and under
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Fee: Free of charge
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Games, prizes, food
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Community Holiday Celebration
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Saturday, December 18
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10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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All ages
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Fee: Free of charge
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Park Programs
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After School Camp
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September through June
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6 to 12 years
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Monday through Friday
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1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Fee: $10 per week
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Ballet
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Year Round
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2 to 6 years
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Wednesdays
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6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Fee: $5 drop in / Ask about package deal
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Choir
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Year Round
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6 years and up
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Tuesdays
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7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge
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Computer Lab
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September through June
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All ages
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Monday through Friday
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10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge
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Cooking for Youth
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Year Round
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6 to 12 years
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Mondays & Tuesdays
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3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge
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Girl’s Basketball
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Year Round
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5 to 14 years
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Sunday Practices
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4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Fee: TBD
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Jazzercise
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Year Round
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7 to 12 years
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Tuesdays
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6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Fee: $5 drop in / Ask about package deal
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Karate
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Year Round
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6 years and up
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Mondays and Thursdays
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6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Fee: $7 per class
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Parent Project (Gang Intervention Program)
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Year Round (10-week project)
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All ages
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Tuesdays (English) and Wednesdays (Spanish)
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6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Fee: $25 (and will need referrals)
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Salsa Cardio Class
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Year Round
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All ages
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Wednesdays
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10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Fee: $8 drop in / Ask about package deal
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Snack Program
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Year Round
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18 years and under
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Monday through Friday
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3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge
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Tiny Tots Program / CDBG Program
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Year Round
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3 to 5 years
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Monday through Friday
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8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge (must qualify for program)
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Tiny Tots Indoor Soccer
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October through December
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3 to 5 years
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For dates and times, please call the park
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Fee: $35 per season
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Tiny Tots Recreational Adventures
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Year Round
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3 to 5 years
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Monday through Friday
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12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Fee: $20 per week
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Toy Loan
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Year Round
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18 years and under
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Mondays and Wednesdays
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Fee: Free
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Volleyball
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Year Round
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10 years and up
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Thursdays
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8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge
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Veronica Baden Tennis Classes
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Year Round
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3 years and up
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Monday through Saturday
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Call park for times
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Fee: Call park for fees
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We Win Basketball Training
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Year Round
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8 years and up
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Mondays and Wednesdays
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6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge
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Youth for a better Altadena (Teen Program)
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Year Round
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13 to 18 years
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Thursdays and Fridays
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6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge
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