Villa Parke, Pasadena, California

Villa Parke, Pasadena, California

Villa Parke is a neighborhood in Pasadena, California, considered by many to be the most dangerous neighborhood in the city, as a result of high levels of crime and automobile accidents, especially in the northern part of the neighborhood. It is bordered by Mountain Street to the north, Walnut Street to the south, Fair Oaks Avenue to the west, and Los Robles Avenue to the east.

Landmarks

At the district's southern edge is the iconic brick clock tower at St. Andrew's Church. At the neighborhood's center is the Villa Parke Recreation Center. There is significan commercial development on Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard.

Education

Villa Parke is served by Roosevelt, Madison, and Washington Elementary Schools, McKinley School, Washington Middle School, and John Muir High School.

Transportation

Villa Parke is served by Metro Rapid line 762, as well as Metro Local lines 260, 267, and 268. It is also served by Pasadena ARTS routes 20, 40, 51, and 52.


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