If you love flowers and quiet green spaces, there’s a hidden oasis that feels like stepping into another world. Winding paths, fountains, and shady corners are filled with bursts of color and fragrance from roses, camellias, and seasonal blooms. It’s a place where you can slow down, take photos, or just sit and enjoy a peaceful moment surrounded by nature.
This serene retreat is Wrigley Gardens, surrounding the historic Wrigley Mansion (Tournament House). Its gardens span about 4.5 acres and feature more than 1,500 varieties of flowers. You’ll find rose gardens with pergolas, fountains, and terraces, along with well-kept lawns and winding pathways. Entrance is free, and it’s open every day from sunrise to sunset.
The Wrigley Gardens is part of Pasadena’s famous “Millionaire’s Row,” home to many historic mansions. Among them, the Tournament House stands out as a true centerpiece. This Italian Renaissance–style mansion, completed in 1914 for chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., was later donated to Pasadena by his family in 1958 to serve as the permanent headquarters of the Tournament of Roses.
Inside, visitors can explore elegant rooms filled with Rose Parade memorabilia, and even see a rare original Peanuts comic strip from 1974, when Charles Schulz served as Grand Marshal of the parade.
To visit the Tournament House, free guided tours are offered every Thursday at 2 p.m. from May through August. Reservations are required and can be made through the Tournament of Roses website.
📍 Location: 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105