Youth Sports in Pasadena
From the City of Pasadena Youth Athletics Office at Villa Parke to club soccer, Pasadena Baseball, YMCA leagues, gymnastics academies, and martial arts dojos, the Rose City has a full pathway for every age, sport, and skill level — from beginner-friendly rec sports to competitive travel teams.
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City of Pasadena Mighty Mites Basketball
The City of Pasadena's beginner-friendly basketball training and league for boys and girls ages 4-8, run by the Youth Athletics Office.
Pasadena Youth Basketball League
City of Pasadena's youth basketball league for 3rd-8th grade players with both recreational and competitive divisions. Games at Victory Park and McKinley School Gymnasium.
City of Pasadena Youth Flag Football
Non-contact flag football league for Pasadena youth, run seasonally by the city's Parks & Recreation department at Hamilton Park and Victory Park.
City of Pasadena Youth Soccer
Recreational youth soccer leagues run by the City of Pasadena Parks & Recreation, with practices and games at parks across the city.
Pasadena Junior Tennis Tournaments
Junior tennis tournaments and clinics run by the City of Pasadena at city courts, open to local youth across age divisions.
Pasadena Youth Track Program
Seasonal city-run youth track & field program covering sprints, distance, jumps, and throws for Pasadena kids and teens.
Pasadena Youth Cheer & Dance
City-run youth cheer and dance program teaching choreography, jumps, stunts, and team skills at Pasadena recreation facilities.
Pasadena Baseball Club (Little League)
Pasadena's chartered Little League program offering tee-ball through majors-level baseball at fields throughout the city.
YMCA of the Foothills — Pasadena Youth Sports
Accessible YMCA youth sports leagues serving Pasadena families — basketball, soccer, t-ball, and volleyball — emphasizing character, sportsmanship, and fun.
Pasadena Roving Archers — Junior Archery
Junior archery instruction and league for Pasadena youth at the Pasadena Roving Archers range in the Lower Arroyo Seco.
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center — Youth Swim
Group swim lessons, learn-to-swim, and competitive swim team programs at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center for Pasadena kids and teens.
Pasadena Soccer Academy
Skill-development soccer training and small-sided programs for Pasadena youth, with technical training and competitive pathways.
AYSO Region 13 — Pasadena Youth Soccer
AYSO Region 13 brings recreational youth soccer to Pasadena families with the AYSO philosophy of 'Everyone Plays' and balanced teams.
Pasadena Judo Club
Traditional youth judo instruction in Pasadena, teaching throws, groundwork, and respect at a historic local dojo.
Gracie Barra Pasadena — Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs for kids and teens at Gracie Barra Pasadena, focused on confidence, focus, and anti-bullying.
Pasadena Boxing Club — Youth Program
Youth boxing fundamentals — footwork, conditioning, and pad work — taught in a disciplined, safety-first Pasadena gym setting.
Pasadena Tae Kwon Do Center
Traditional Tae Kwon Do instruction for kids and families in Pasadena, with ranked belt progression and tournament options.
Pasadena Gymnastics Center
Recreational and competitive gymnastics for kids in Pasadena — tumbling, bars, beam, vault, and floor — at a dedicated training facility.
Pasadena Junior Golf — Brookside
Junior golf instruction and clinics at Brookside Golf Club, Pasadena's iconic city-owned course next to the Rose Bowl.
Pasadena Junior Tennis Academy
Junior tennis training academy in Pasadena offering group lessons, private coaching, and a competitive tournament pathway.
Pasadena Volleyball Club — Juniors
Junior club volleyball training and travel teams for Pasadena-area girls and boys ages 10-18, with competitive pathways into SCVA play.
i9 Sports — Pasadena / San Gabriel Valley
Multi-sport recreational leagues for Pasadena-area kids — flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and t-ball — with a fun, family-first format.
Galaxy Gymnastics — Pasadena Area
Beginner-to-competitive gymnastics for kids in the Pasadena area, with tumbling, ninja, parkour-style classes, and team gymnastics.
Caltech Y — Summer Sports Camps
Multi-sport summer camps for Pasadena kids hosted on the Caltech campus, mixing sports skills with STEM and outdoor activities.
Sportsmonkey Pasadena — Multi-Sport Camps
Energetic multi-sport day camps in Pasadena rotating through basketball, soccer, flag football, and games for kids ages 5-12.
Pasadena Adaptive Sports Program
Inclusive recreational sports programs for Pasadena youth with disabilities, with adapted activities and trained volunteer coaches.
Pasadena Pride FC — Competitive Youth Soccer
Competitive youth soccer club in Pasadena offering travel and academy teams for serious players ages 8-18.
Stoner Recreation — Pasadena Junior Programs
Recreation-center based youth sports and activity programs at Pasadena facilities, mixing sports, games, and fitness for kids.
Youth Sports in Pasadena
Pasadena has one of the strongest youth-sports networks in the San Gabriel Valley. The City of Pasadena Youth Athletics Office — based at Villa Parke Community Center — runs affordable seasonal leagues including Mighty Mites Basketball (ages 4-8), the Youth Basketball League (3rd-8th grade), soccer, flag football, and junior tennis at Victory Park, McKinley School Gymnasium, Hamilton Park, and other city facilities.
Beyond city programs, Pasadena families can choose from the Pasadena Baseball Club (Little League baseball), competitive soccer clubs, gymnastics academies, and tennis schools. The YMCA of the Foothills serves Pasadena with accessible basketball, soccer, t-ball, and volleyball leagues. Martial arts are a Pasadena strength: judo, jiu-jitsu, boxing, and self-defense are well represented at established schools across the city.
📍 Pasadena Youth Sports Office
Registration for city programs: Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E Villa St — (626) 744-6530. Most programs are low-cost or scholarship-eligible.