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

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

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

The Foundation received the Lehman Award for Park Foundation Excellence in Fundraising Strategy from the National Association of Park Foundations... Read More

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the historic Mount Eden Mansion came alive with the sounds of music, laughter, and community... Read More

This summer, the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) launched the Ascent Project—a bold new program giving Hayward... Read More

he Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation proudly welcomed its inaugural Youth Ambassador cohort, comprising 14 remarkable young... Read More

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

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

Our Executive Director, Steven Love, sat down with the Executive Director of the National Association of Park Foundations, Kevin Korenthal,... Read More