On the San Gabriel side of the Pasadena area, Vincent Lugo Park is a city park in San Gabriel, California, known for its trails, picnic areas and La Laguna de San Gabriel, a playground with concrete sea-creature sculptures. It’s a place to combine outdoor play with a picnic or a walk.
- Location: Wells and Ramona Streets, San Gabriel, California 91778
- Park hours: Open daily
- Playground: La Laguna de San Gabriel, also called Dinosaur Park, has 14 concrete play structures.
- Picnics: Oak, Sage and La Laguna areas are available to reserve.
Where is Vincent Lugo Park?
Vincent Lugo Park is in San Gabriel, at the corner of Wells and Ramona Streets. La Laguna de San Gabriel, also known as Dinosaur Park, sits within the larger park area; the California Office of Historic Preservation describes it as a playground within Vincent Lugo Park.
The park includes pedestrian bridges and multipurpose trails, with a dry riverbed that drains to Alhambra Wash. Native landscaping and pedestrian lighting are also part of the grounds.
What can you do at Vincent Lugo Park?
You can visit the dinosaur-themed playground, use the athletic spaces, walk the trails or plan a picnic. The City of San Gabriel describes the park as having a lighted youth baseball diamond, a youth multipurpose athletic field, picnic tables, barbecues and restrooms.
La Laguna de San Gabriel has 14 concrete play structures and an adjacent picnic area that can accommodate up to 100 people. Oak and Sage each have six tables, barbecue grills and capacity for 50 people. The park also has an outdoor classroom and the Girl Scout House.
Facilities, hours and park rules
Vincent Lugo Park’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Picnic-area rental rates range from $80 to $100 for Oak or Sage and from $110 to $130 for La Laguna, depending on residency. Rates and operating details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 7:30 AM–10 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Picnic-area reservations must be made at least two weeks ahead and are first come, first served. Credit-card transactions are subject to a 2.9% processing fee. Picnic areas are available to rent on weekdays and weekends, all day until sundown.
Park rental rules prohibit firearms, firecrackers and other fireworks in city parks and picnic areas. They also prohibit bringing additional equipment into city parks.
Getting to Vincent Lugo Park from the motel
From El Rancho Motel, drive about 15 minutes to Vincent Lugo Park at the corner of Wells and Ramona Streets. The park has a public parking lot and walking trails; pair a playground visit with a picnic in one of the park’s reservable areas.
Planning a short park visit
For a simple outing, start with La Laguna de San Gabriel, then take a walk along the park’s multipurpose trails or settle into a picnic area. If you’re planning a group meal, check reservation availability and the relevant area’s capacity before choosing a spot.
You can contact the city about the park at (626) 308-2875. A one-day Pasadena itinerary from El Rancho Motel offers a wider framework for fitting local stops into the day.
FAQs
Can you reserve a picnic area for a weekday?
Yes. Vincent Lugo Park picnic areas are available to rent on weekdays as well as weekends, all day until sundown.
How many people can the Oak and Sage picnic areas accommodate?
Each area has capacity for 50 people, six tables and barbecue grills.
Does Vincent Lugo Park have a baseball field?
The park includes a lighted youth baseball diamond and a youth multipurpose athletic field.