Connect with downtown
Hayward BART Station on B Street sits near downtown shops, restaurants, offices, and housing. Use the station page to plan a trip and check current service.
Hayward BART ↗EAST BAY
Get to know
Hayward.
Hayward brings together a downtown near BART, public gardens, and shoreline recreation. Explore the places you’ll use day to day alongside the gardens and trails you might visit on a weekend.
TALK ABOUT HAYWARD ↗Walk the shoreline
Hayward Regional Shoreline has gravel public trails with opportunities for walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The park district provides maps, access details, and notices.
Hayward Regional Shoreline ↗Visit the Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens are on North Third Street next to the Hayward Senior Center. Check the recreation district’s page for visiting information before you go.
Japanese Gardens ↗Official local resources checked September 2026. Use the links above for current service, access, hours, and closures.
MAKE IT PERSONAL
Picture your
everyday life here.
A community guide is a starting point. The next step is exploring how a particular home and location fit your priorities.
- Visit at different times and try the routes you expect to use.
- Confirm the services, boundaries, and property details for each address.
- Compare the home’s condition and ongoing costs with your plans.
- Tell me which features and destinations matter most to you.
PERSONAL GUIDANCE, FROM THE START
Let’s talk about Hayward.
Tell me what you have in mind. We’ll start there.