Victory Park is a neighborhood in

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. It is bordered by New York Drive to the north,

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to the south, Altadena Drive to the west, and

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to the east.

Landmarks

At the center of the neighborhood is the park from which the neighborhood gets its name, which was originally a military airfield. The area also was home to

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headquarters.

Education

Victory Park is home to Pasadena High School (commonly referred to as PHS) and is also served by Field Elementary School, Norma Coombs Elementary School, and Norma Coombs Alternative School. Marine Corps Reserve Training Center, Blecksmith Hall, borders victory park to the South, East. Assumption Middle School is a private school in the area.

Transportation

Victory Park is served by

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line 256. It is also served by

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routes 31, 32, and 40. Neighborhoods in Pasadena, California {{LosAngelesCountyCA-geo-stub