Washington Square, Pasadena, California

Washington Square, Pasadena, California

Washington Square is a neighborhood in Pasadena, California. It is bordered by Washington Boulevard to the north, Mountain Street to the south, El Molino Avenue to the west, and Lake Avenue to the west. It is notable for having been renamed several times, having been known as part of Orange Heights until the 1950s, then Clement Heights until the 1980s when it was shortened to CLEM, then Heather Heights until the late 1990s when it was given its current name.

Landmarks

Washington Square is notable for having one of Pasadena's oldest parks, Washington Park, which was reclaimed from a municipal dump in 1922. Woodbury Creek also runs through the neighborhood, though most of the creek now runs underground.

Education

Washington Square is served by Longfellow Elementary School, Eliot Middle School, and Pasadena High School.

Transportation

Washington Square is served by Metro Local lines 180, 268, and 485; as well as Pasadena ARTS route 20.


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