Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation
1099 “E” Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: (510) 514-5722 | Email: lovs@haywardrec.org
On a rainy April Saturday over 120 people showed up to raise funds in honor of Justin Ross. Justin was an outstanding student athlete, talented musician and brilliant artist who passed away unexpectedly in March of 2023.
What an incredible day at Concerts in the Park on August 4th! 🎸🎷🎤 Sunshine, bbq, and good jams courtesy of 3 O’Clock Jump (big band), Main Street Dawgs (blues and classic rock), and Carbon Complex (rock). Your support helped us raise funds to continue giving back to our community, making parks and recreational activities more accessible. A...
See Recap and Photos of this event here. Grateful for all of the H.A.R.D. Foundation's Donors! Join Us for the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation's Donor Appreciation Picnic! We're excited to invite you to our first ever Donor Appreciation Picnic, a heartfelt celebration of the incredible support you've given to the H.A.R.D....
H.A.R.D. Holiday Mansion Lightings
Celebrate the season with an enchanting time at our historical mansions as we transform them with dazzling lights! Join us for one(or all three!) of the free, family-friendly mansion-lighting events where you can explore the beautifully illuminated mansions, enjoy live entertainment, and dance along to festive music. Delight in crafts, and cozy refreshments to get the holiday spirit glowing.
Celebrate the season with an enchanting time at our historical mansions as we transform them with dazzling lights! Join us for one(or all three!) of the free, family-friendly mansion-lighting events in Hayward where you can explore the beautifully illuminated mansions, enjoy live entertainment, and dance along to festive music. Delight in crafts, and cozy refreshments to get the holiday spirit glowing.
Celebrate the season with an enchanting time at our historical mansions as we transform them with dazzling lights! Join us for one(or all three!) of the free, family-friendly mansion-lighting events in Hayward where you can explore the beautifully illuminated mansions, enjoy live entertainment, and dance along to festive music. Delight in crafts, and cozy refreshments to get the holiday spirit glowing.
Patrick Landeza, a native Hawaiian born and raised on the mainland United States, found his musical roots in the songs shared with him by his mother, Frances Kawaipūloʻu Kuakini O'Sullivan Landeza. These songs, which are featured on his latest release, were learned by her growing up in Hoʻolehua, Moloka'i. The music filled cultural gaps left...
Join us for Jutopia Day, a family-friendly fundraiser and concert on Saturday, July 19, 2025 honoring the vibrant legacy of Justin R.A. Ross. Held at the historic Mount Eden Mansion in Hayward, this community celebration features kids’ recreational activities, live music, and delicious food —all benefiting scholarships and youth programs through the H.A.R.D. Foundation. Help us uplift the next generation while remembering a truly extraordinary life.
Big Band & Portuguese Music for a Cause – September 7 Mark your calendars! On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Memorial Park in Hayward will come alive with an afternoon of music, food, and community—all to benefit the H.A.R.D. Foundation. From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, enjoy the swinging sounds of 3 O’Clock Jump (Big Band)...
HAYWARD, CA — The H.A.R.D. Foundation and H.A.R.D. proudly present the Music at the Mansion Hayward Summer Concert Series, a free community concert experience hosted by Patrick Landeza. Set against the historic backdrop of Mt. Eden Mansion in Hayward, this three-part summer series will feature an exciting lineup of acclaimed Bay Area artists representing jazz, R&B, funk, blues,...