The Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation was founded in 1983 with the goal of enhancing the quality of park facilities and recreation programs of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Led by an all-volunteer group of community members, the H.A.R.D Foundation raises much needed funds to ensure access to facilities and programs for all community members.

The H.A.R.D. Foundation believes that investing in community parks and recreation programs is vital to the overall health of a community. The pandemic has shown us how important it is for all of us to get outside and #PlayHARD – but the benefits of recreational programs and getting outside are even greater for children. Outdoor play fosters a child’s intellectual, emotional, and physical development. Recreational programs provide numerous opportunities for discovery, creativity, problem-solving, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Learn more about becoming a H.A.R.D. Foundation Youth Ambassador.