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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Help Shape the Future of H.A.R.D. Parks & Recreation
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) is beginning an exciting community engagement process as it prepares for an... Read More
Opening Doors to Recreation Through Scholarships
Every child and family should have the opportunity to experience the benefits of recreation—regardless of their ability to pay.... Read More
Music at the Mansion Brings Thousands Together for a Summer of Music
The H.A.R.D. Foundation’s Music at the Mansion Summer Concert Series brought thousands of community members together for three afternoons of... Read More
Join Us for a Spooktacular Trunk or Treat!
Get your costumes ready! H.A.R.D.’s Trunk or Treat returns to Kennedy Park on Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 a.m. to... Read More
From the H.A.R.D. Foundation to Higher Ed
For the past 2 years, our Youth Ambassadors have brought fresh energy and ideas to the H.A.R.D. Foundation, working alongside... Read More
The Ascent Project: Reaching New Heights, One Adventure at a Time
This summer, sixteen local youth discovered exactly that through the Ascent Project, a new H.A.R.D. initiative, supported by the H.A.R.D.... Read More
Community in Action: Prologis Volunteers Make a Lasting Impact
Prologis volunteers support H.A.R.D. Impact Day with tree planting, mulching, and landscaping, helping create greener, healthier community spaces.... Read More
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