There are eight City-operated parking lots and two parking structures (with about 1,689 parking spaces) in the downtown area. The parking lots and structures are: free of charge, have posted time limits, and provide parking for downtown patrons.

Please complete an Access Hayward request to report maintenance issues.

You can make a difference by donating to the Hayward Animal Shelter.

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Food access is vital for maintaining a healthy community by providing essential nutrients, improving cognitive performance, sustaining energy levels, fostering healthy eating habits, promoting social equality, building community cohesion, and contributing to better long-term health outcomes. The providers and programs below play a crucial role in supporting the overall well-being of the Hayward community If you need additional assistance call 2-1-1 or visit 211alamedacounty.org

Access to free and safe showers, leads to a healthier, happier, and more inclusive place for everyone to live. The providers below provide these services to the Hayward area. If you need additional assistance call 2-1-1 or visit 211alamedacounty.org

The City of Hayward has developed an inventory of water service lines, detailing whether lines are made of copper, plastic, galvanized steel, or other materials. Using a mix of field inspections, historical record review, and other research methods, staff have determined that most water services are made of either copper or plastic. No lead services were found in the Hayward Water System.

The City of Hayward is responsible for the implementation of stormwater and wastewater pretreatment programs that prevent harmful pollutants from entering local creeks, the Bay, and the Hayward Wastewater Treatment Facility. Stormwater and wastewater systems are two separate systems with different functions.