The land for Loma Alta Park, at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and West Loma Alta Drive, came from the donation of a local family in 1954, and it began mainly as a picnic area for the local community. Today the facilities are much more developed. The park's 13,500 square-foot gym was dedicated in 2003, and in 2008 a new play area with ADA access was completed. The pool was also recently renovated. The park has two lighted basketball courts and a community building with a kitchen and computer lab.
Sacred Heart Church of Altadena is a Roman Catholic parish community. It has ministries that emphasize ethnic unity, including masses and educational programs designed for Hispanic and Vietnamese parishioners. All are welcome to celebrate.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international nonprofit organization that uses the bald eagle as its symbol for the values it upholds, such as liberty, truth, justice, and equality. It boasts several notable former members, such as eight former U.S. presidents, a few living performers, and a heavyweight boxing champion. It has a women's auxiliary, which itself has its own notable alumni. This location also is available for private events even flea markets. The entrance is a staircase facing the parking lot.
California Resource Development is a social services organization in Altadena. It specializes in teaching living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center in Altadena has been open since 1991. It has a complete selection of fiction and non-fiction reading materials for adults and adolescents. The library also has DVDs, audiobooks, reference books and free wireless internet.
There are five pubic access computer terminals equipped with free internet as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, which are available to patrons with a valid library card.
Bob Lucas Memorial Library has an ongoing schedule of Reading Programs available. Check the website for these and other events.
Farnsworth Park hosts a community center, outdoor amphitheater, picnic areas and various recreational facilities, as well as annual holidays events and summer evening concerts. The space for the park was set aside in 1921 and the stone community building was completed in 1934 as part of a depression-era public works project. The design of the building shows the influence of the naturalistic trend of the California arts and crafts period and the handmade, careful construction of local artisans.
It is located on the steep hill at the top of Lake Avenue, and the park is spread across the hill, with the community center and amphitheater up top and the sports fields and tennis courts lower down. The park is named for General Charles S. Farnsworth, a local resident who pushed for the area to be used as a park. It originally served as a nursery for trees and vegetation.
Education Spectrum is a social services organization offering education services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Fitness, living, social and job skills are taught by the professionals at the center.
Church of the Living God, the Pillar & Ground of the Truth is a nondenominational Christian community of faith that was founded in 1903. This small Altadena congregation is family oriented and its doctrine takes a literal interpretation of the Bible and scripture. It is an active, participatory Christian fellowship where the unadulterated Word of God is preached. All are welcome.
Summerkids offers 3 programs, for children from 3 to 14 years of age. Summerkids, grades K-6th, Summer Challenge, grades 7th, 8th and 9th and SK-PreK, for children age 3 and 4. The camp was founded in 1978, and is situated on a 57-acre property adjacent to the Angeles National Forest. The children have access to beautiful meadows, a stream, lodge, cabins, pool, garden, sports fields and more. Summerkids is unique in that the campers choose which activities to take part in instead of a specific program to follow. More information can be found on the website at www.summerkids.net
Five Acres is a non profit organization offering a wide array of services to the community. These include adoption, foster care, mental health counseling services for individuals, families and schools, deaf services and assistance for victims of domestic violence. It also does outreach and education to help raise awareness for and prevent abuse and other unhealthy situation for children and their families.
This five-acre park on Mountain View Street was named for local artist Charles White in 1980. White was a nationally famous African-American artist who served as Chairman of the Drawing Department at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles in the 1960s and 1970s. He actively supported and exhibited his work at many of the outdoor art festivals, gaining credibility and community recognition for many of the African-American artists of the Altadena area.
The park has eight oak and 60 shade trees, and features a multi-purpose sports field, fitness zone and walking path that circles the park. There are good views of the mountains, and picnic areas with barbecues.
The park is the furthest south in Altadena and in an area surrounded by homes. It gets very busy on weekends.
Moutnain View Mortuary & Cemetery has been of service to the local community since 1882. It is a family-owned and -operated business. Many historically significant Californians have chosen it as their final resting place.
Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church offers a diverse, welcoming community of faith in the city of Altadena. The Lutherans are the oldest Protestant denomination and the parish community invites everyone to join in worship and fellowship. Christ the Shepherd has ongoing youth ministries with regular Sunday School classes and on-site community outreach, including substance-abuse recovery programs.
Theosophical Society in Altadena is a spiritual organization that was founded in 1875 to broaden man's understanding of the oneness of life through independent spiritual study. This modern movement focuses on deepening one's understanding of the laws of the universe and to promote essential unity. TS is open to all.
