About Us

The Organization

One of the oldest neighborhood associations in Pasadena, the East Arroyo Neighborhood Association (EARA) began nearly 50 years ago when neighbors organized to halt the condominium development being planned for the area north of the Gamble House. Not long after that the EARA worked closely with the city to have the Prospect Boulevard Bridge replaced when the existing bridge was determined to be unsafe.

Today the East Arroyo Residents Association (EARA) is a non-profit neighborhood organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within our boundaries. Our perimeters are: North of the 134 Freeway, West of the 210 Freeway, and East of the Arroyo Seco flood channel, an area that includes much of the history of Pasadena including the Rose Bowl, the Gamble House, multiple noted architectural and historical buildings and the Pasadena History Museum itself.  

The association serves over 1800 homes and residents and includes several private and public schools, and multiple recreation opportunities including Kidspace Childrens Museum, Brookside Golf Course, Pasadena Aquatic Center, and numerous hiking, biking and horse trails. The EARA continues to provide residents of the east arroyo with a means to address neighborhood problems and issues, such as traffic, parking, beautification and safety, as well as to organize social events each year. Nominal annual membership fees plus donations by film companies using the neighborhoods fund the organization.

What’s Going on with the Board?

The EARA is governed by a 10 member all volunteer Board of Directors with a focus on neighborhood beautification, Rose Bowl-related matters, traffic and safety concerns, and zoning issues.

Our past activities have included:

  • Physical Improvements:  
    • Contributions to community road and traffic improvements
    • Cost sharing on sidewalk repairs
    • Tree replacement and irrigation
    • Restoration of neighborhood parks
  • Interaction with city departments
    • Parking and noise restrictions on Rose Bowl events
    • Defending historic district restrictions
    • Maintenance of zoning restrictions
    • Interaction with Filming department regulations
  • Social Activities
    • Social community input gatherings
    • Speaker programs on crime and ballot measures
    • Local City Council and fire and police forums
  • Charitable Contributions
    • Contributions to Pasadena Beautiful, Cleveland and Roosevelt elementary schools, and other community programs

Our Mission

Our mission is to facilitate a stronger community by:

  • Keeping residents informed about issues affecting our neighborhoods
  • Working on beautification projects
  • Supporting public services (schools, life-safety…)
  • Influencing local politics to improve our neighborhoods

Our Newest Initiatives

  • Mapping your neighborhood: this program, in conjunction with the Pasadena Fire department, prepares homeowners for a natural disaster such as an earthquake. This program identifies resources within your immediate neighborhood which can be rallied to provide assistance. It also identifies homes with special needs for help.

  • Developing a robust web site for easy access to information

Your membership donations allow EARA to keep moving towards a better and more involved neighborhood. All EARA activities are only funded through membership dues and contributions. The EARA receives no public funding and has no paid employees. Since the WPRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation, contributions and donations are fully deductible to the extent permitted by law. To get access to your membership perks: newsletter, merchant discounts, EARA activities, please 

click below for a membership application.