Sports
Rose Bowl Stadium
The 1922 National Historic Landmark stadium in the Arroyo Seco, home of the Rose Bowl Game and a 3.1-mile public loop.
Why visit
Even without an event, the stadium and the loop around it function as Pasadena's largest public open space — walkers, cyclists and runners use it daily, and the monthly flea market fills the surrounding lots.
Built in 1922 and designated a National Historic Landmark, the Rose Bowl sits on the floor of the Arroyo Seco below Linda Vista.
It hosts the Rose Bowl Game each New Year's period, along with concerts, soccer matches and the long-running monthly flea market.
The 3.1-mile loop road around the stadium and adjacent Brookside golf course is open to the public.
Know before you go
- Event parking on the arroyo floor fills early; check the event's own parking instructions before arriving.
- The loop is busiest at sunrise and late afternoon.
Rose Bowl Stadium FAQs
- Can you visit the Rose Bowl when there is no game?
- The surrounding loop road and Brookside Park are open to the public daily. Stadium interior access is limited to events and scheduled tours.
- How long is the Rose Bowl loop?
- The loop around the stadium and golf course is approximately 3.1 miles.
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