Pasadena, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pasadena Adelaide, South Australia
Pasadena Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5042
LGA(s)	City of Mitcham
State electorate(s)	Elder
Federal Division(s)	Boothby
Suburbs around Pasadena: Melrose Park Daw Park Colonel Light Gardens St Marys Pasadena Panorama Bellevue Heights Eden Hills

Pasadena is a suburb located south of Adelaide, South Australia. It is part of the City of Mitcham. Pasadena is a residential area with homes, schools, and shops.

A Look Back in Time

The area we know as Pasadena has an interesting past. A post office first opened here in 1947. It was originally called Panorama Post Office. Later, in 1982, its name was changed to Pasadena.

What Can You Find in Pasadena?

Pasadena is home to several important places and facilities:

• Centennial Park Cemetery: This is a very large and peaceful park. It serves as a cemetery for the community.
• Naomi Reserve: This is a local park. It provides a green space for people to enjoy.
• Springbank Secondary College: This is a high school in Pasadena. It helps students learn and grow. The school has had different names over the years. It was once called Daws Road High School. Then it became Pasadena High School.
• Saddie Hill Reserve: Another lovely reserve in the area. It offers more outdoor space.
• Pasadena Shopping Centre: This is a main place for shopping. It used to be known as Big Crow Supermarket. The shopping centre was updated in 2011. It is now called Pasadena Green Shopping Centre. You can find a Foodland supermarket here. There is also a church facility for Southland Vineyard Church.
• Air-Stream Community Wireless Access Point: This helps people connect to the internet. It provides wireless access for the community.
• Trinity Lutheran Church: This is a church that belongs to the Lutheran Church of Australia. Next to it is Trinity Place. This facility provides care for older people.