Hayward, Alameda County, CA
Places to go in Hayward
15 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Cannery Park
Compact neighborhood facility with complex climbing structures & a splash playground area.
125 B St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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Carlos Bee Park
Small, tucked away park offering a playground, barbecue & picnic shelter with many tables.
1905 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
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Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
101-acre park featuring a lagoon with swimming & fishing, plus wildlife & waterfront trails.
22400 Woodroe Ave, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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Garin Regional Park
This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history.
1580 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
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Hayward Japanese Gardens
This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond.
22373 N 3rd St, Hayward, CA 94546, USA
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Hayward Regional Shoreline
Spacious wetlands park boasting gravelled, shoreline trails known for birdwatching & jogging.
3050 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545, USA
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Kennedy Park
Big, popular park with a playground, petting zoo & train, plus greenery, trails & picnic areas.
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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Lake Chabot Regional Park
Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.
17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
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Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve
5,000+ acres of wilderness with a trail system & remote areas for hikers & horseback riders.
18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
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Meek Park
Landscaped grounds of a historic mansion with play structures, picnic space with grills & open lawn.
240 Hampton Rd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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Mount Eden Park
Community park featuring picnic shelters & a playground, plus baseball, basketball & tennis.
2451 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA
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San Felipe Community Park
2058 D St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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San Lorenzo Community Park
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Dog Park, 1970 Via Buena Vista, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, USA
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Sulphur Creek Nature Center
This wildlife rehabilitation facility offers educational programs & a discovery center for kids.
1801 D St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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Tennyson Park
Public green space with amenities such as a playground, skate park, lawn & baseball field.
28377 Huntwood Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA