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About Rosemead

Located in the northern part of Los Angeles County, Rosemead is a lovely residential community. The name was derived from the original Rose's Meadow ranch where horses were bred and trained. Prior to incorporation in the late 1950s the area was a flourishing farming community. Recently the area has become a population destination for Chinese and Vietnamese immigrants opening businesses such as ethnic restaurants, specialty shops, and is the headquarters for the fast food chain Panda Restaurant. Another major employer is Edison International and Southern California Edison that provides electric services to much of Southern California.

The welcoming residential areas in Rosemead offer neighborhoods of single family homes as well as townhouse and condominium complexes. There are ranch style and two story homes in a variety of styles and price ranges. Buyers will find welcoming neighborhoods with tree lined streets and manicured lawns. It is an ideal place to relax after a hard day at work or school, enjoy a cookout in the backyard, take a nap in a hammock, walk the family pet around the block, or read a good book on the patio. There are also townhouse and condominium complexes that offer units of different sizes and owners enjoy amenities such as swimming pools, hot tubs, and workout facilities

Residents enjoy wonderful community events that include a fitness day and health fair, holiday festivals such as fourth of July fireworks, Halloween costume parades, a Christmas tree lighting, and breakfast with Santa.

Educational needs for the area are served by Garvey School District and Rosemead School District. There are nine public elementary schools, three public middle schools, and a public high school. A private high schools is also an option. The first Buddhist funded university in the United States, the University of the West, is located in Rosemead.

Local parks provide welcoming green spaces for rest and recreation. Residents enjoy picnic areas with shelters and barbecues, playgrounds, baseball and softball diamonds, some with lighting for nigh time use, tennis courts, and walking trails.

The city boasts two aquatic centers. The Rosemead Aquatic Center has a swimming pool with a diving area, offers swim lessons, water polo teams, and a recreation area. The Garvey Aquatic Center was recently renovated and in addition to the swimming pools has water slides, interactive play areas, and a pool dedicated to swim lessons.

Residents enjoy two community centers that provide multi-purpose facilities, offer preschools, senior activities, and classes for all ages. The list of classes, programs and events is extensive. In addition to preschools, after school programs, and tutoring there are classes in music, dance, arts, sewing and needle work, and martial arts. Activities for senior citizens include parties, luncheons, movie days, bingo, and day and overnight trips.

The Los Angeles National Forest is located just north of Rosemead providing a wealth of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails as well as camping areas. Participants are surrounded by beautiful southern California vegetation and wildlife and are treated to majestic views of the mountains, and canyons.

Dining options include chain restaurants, fine dining eateries, cafes, bistros, and fast food establishments. There is a wide selection of cuisine choices from American to Italian to Chinese to Vietnamese. You can choose to enjoy a evening out in lovely surroundings enjoying your favorite dishes, grab a hamburger at the local sports bar, savor a cup of coffee and dessert at a sidewalk cafe, or take your favorite food home to enjoy on the patio.

Shopping opportunities abound in Rosemead. The Montebello Town Center is partially located in the city and offers department stores, specialty shops, and an expansive food court. There is an Asian shopping center with Chinese shops and restaurants and the Square Supermarket that offers Korean and Vietnamese foods.

In addition to the many community festivals and events residents also enjoy a wide array of nearby entertainment options. There are cinemas, theaters that offer a variety of live performances, concert venues, and professional sports arenas.



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