Pasadena is getting in touch with its wild side; one of the last remaining open space areas in the canyons of Pasadena has been preserved.  

A public dedication ceremony for the Annandale Canyon wilderness area will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. near the corner of Wierfield and Carlson drives.  

Mayor Bill Bogaard, Pasadena Councilmember Steve Madison, Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, and representatives from Supervisor Mike Antonovich’s Office and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will be present to dedicate this new wilderness. 

New hiking trails are being planned to make it more accessible for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of the arroyo, which has inspired many Pasadena generations and artists. The canyon is home to wild deer that have settled in a forest now awash in fall colors.

The area was bought in 2001 as a proposed housing development. With the cooperation of the developer and a group of dedicated individuals from city of Pasadena, Linda Vista/Annandale Association, Santa Monica Conservancy, and county of Los Angeles, funds were identified to acquire the property from the developer.  

The recommended route to the dedication is to drive north on Patrician Way, turn left on Glen Oaks and then left on Wierfield Drive to where signs are posted. For more information call (626) 744-6735.

Media Contact:

Richard Bruckner

(626) 744-7071

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