Support the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation: Promoting Recreation Access and Community Health

The H.A.R.D. Foundation is dedicated to ensuring recreation access for all, enhancing family and community health, and securing the future of parks and recreation in the greater Hayward area. Since its inception in 1983, the H.A.R.D. Foundation has strived to elevate the quality of park facilities and recreation programs provided by the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.).

The H.A.R.D. Foundation raises crucial funds to ensure every member of our community has access to these vital facilities and programs. Our mission underscores the belief that investing in community parks and recreation is essential to the overall health and well-being of our community.

Fundraising

As a fundraising entity with the sole purpose of supporting H.A.R.D.’s goal of providing much-needed park improvements, recreation programming, and scholarship programs, the H.A.R.D. Foundation hosts a variety of activities and is actively seeks individual gifts, grants, and other fund development opportunities to support the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District.

Your generous support can make a lasting impact. Your tax-deductible gift to the H.A.R.D. Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, provides important opportunities for families in our community. Join us in our mission to promote a healthier, more vibrant community. Together, we can ensure that everyone in the greater Hayward area has the opportunity to thrive through access to outstanding parks and recreation programs.

CURRENT INITIATIVES

Scholarship Program

Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for our community by providing accessible recreation programs. We believe that everyone should have equal access to activities that promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and social interaction, regardless of their financial standing. Find out more about the Scholarship Fund here.

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center strives to strengthen the connection between people and the San Francisco Bay Estuary through educational and recreational programs. Our goal is to inspire a sense of appreciation, respect, and stewardship for the Estuary, its inhabitants, and the services they provide.

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Photo Credit: Oliver Klink

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is in the process of redesigning and reimagining the site of one of our community’s most beloved facilities, the Sulphur Creek Nature Center. The HARD Foundation seeks donations for a significant renovation of this beloved Nature Center, which will include the construction of an outdoor classroom, natiuve plant area, amphitheater, entry kiosk, and welcome area – and the addition of interpretive and wayfinding signage.