Memorial Park station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 26, 2003 |
| Headquarters | Pasadena, California , United States |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Memorial Park station is an underground light rail facility on the A Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network, situated at the intersection of Holly Street and the terminus of Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena, California. It derives its name from the adjacent Memorial Park and is located at the northern boundary of Old Town Pasadena.
Positioned below ground in a trench beneath the Holly Street Village Apartments—constructed in 1994 with anticipation of this transit stop—Memorial Park station commenced operations on July 26, 2003. It was originally part of the inaugural Gold Line, initially referred to as the "Pasadena Metro Blue Line."
The station showcases The First Artists in Southern California: A Short Story, an aluminum piece created by John Valadez that pays tribute to indigenous cave paintings found in the Pasadena region.
Conveniently located near the Rose Parade route along Colorado Boulevard, Memorial Park station experiences significant passenger volume during parade occasions. Additionally, it functions as a primary boarding point for the Rose Bowl Shuttle service at the Parsons Corporation building, providing transportation for stadium events. For the 2028 Summer Olympics, this station will facilitate spectator movement to and from the Rose Bowl.
Connections
As of , connections available include:
- ArtCenter College of Design Shuttle
- Foothill Transit: ,
- LADOT Commuter Express:
- Los Angeles Metro Bus: , , , (NoHo-Pasadena Express),
- Pasadena Transit routes: 20, 33, 40, 51, 52, 53
Future
Memorial Park station is planned to link with the upcoming North Hollywood to Pasadena Transit Corridor, a new bus rapid transit route within the Los Angeles Metro Busway system. This BRT line is expected to commence operations in late 2027.
Noteworthy Locations in Proximity
This station is conveniently located within walking range of several prominent attractions such as the Armory Center for the Arts, Fuller Theological Seminary, Gamble House, Memorial Park along with Levitt Pavilion, the Norton Simon Museum, Old Pasadena, USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena City Hall, the Pasadena Civic Center District, Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena Playhouse, and The Paseo.