Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation
1099 “E” Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: (510) 514-5722 | Email: lovs@haywardrec.org
H.A.R.D. Foundation Blog
Explore the H.A.R.D. Foundation blog to see how we’re working to create an exceptional park and recreation experience for the Hayward, CA community.
At the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District Foundation, our mission is to create partnerships and foster charitable giving in order to create, maintain, and operate outstanding parks and programs that are accessible and fun for all.
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Celebrating the Power of Community: Our 2025 Honorees
Each year, the H.A.R.D. Foundation has the privilege of recognizing individuals and organizations whose generosity, creativity, and commitment make a... Read More
Welcoming Our Newest Board Member: Patrick Landeza
The H.A.R.D. Foundation is proud to welcome Patrick Landeza to our Board of Directors for 2026. His deep roots in... Read More
Youth Ambassadors Lead the Way in Community Service
The H.A.R.D. Foundation proudly welcomed its second cohort of Youth Ambassadors this fall—fourteen outstanding high school students representing Arroyo, Castro... Read More
H.A.R.D. Foundation Honored with National Award for Fundraising Excellence
The Foundation received the Lehman Award for Park Foundation Excellence in Fundraising Strategy from the National Association of Park Foundations... Read More
Jutopia 2025: A Joyful Celebration of Legacy, Community, and Music
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the historic Mount Eden Mansion came alive with the sounds of music, laughter, and community... Read More
The Ascent Project: Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders
This summer, the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) launched the Ascent Project—a bold new program giving Hayward... Read More
H.A.R.D. Foundation Welcomes Inaugural Youth Ambassador Cohort
he Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation proudly welcomed its inaugural Youth Ambassador cohort, comprising 14 remarkable young... Read More
Sulphur Creek Nature Center Features Outdoor Classroom Funded by Fremont Bank Grant
This extensive renovation of Sulphur Creek Nature Center, with a total cost of $1,264,000, was made possible by a $498,000... Read More
A Heartfelt Thank You
A Heartfelt Thank You at the H.A.R.D. Foundation's First Donor Appreciation Picnic... Read More
Supporting Literacy and the Arts: Our Journey with the H.A.R.D. Foundation
At the H.A.R.D. Foundation, we are honored to work with legacy donors like Gerry and Winnie, whose commitment to literacy... Read More