La Vista Park
South Hayward is getting a new 39-acre hillside park.
The new La Vista Park will take shape north of the extension of Tennyson Road east of Mission Boulevard and is planned as an active and passive recreation destination for the entire city—with 180-degree-plus San Francisco Bay views from a ridge trail, sports fields and courts, an amphitheater, yoga lawn and much more
The park project will remake and reclaim for public use the old La Vista Quarry. It was originally planned as part of a 179-home subdivision next to the quarry by the quarry owner, DeSilva Gates, of Dublin. As part the 2005 city approval of the development, DeSilva Gates is required to contribute up to $2.14 million to the now estimated $23.5 million cost of La Vista Park—but only incrementally as each new home is sold.
The recreation district is committing voter-approved Measure F1 bond proceeds and the city is pledging park “in lieu” fees on several future real estate development projects.
La Vista Park is located north of Tennyson Road and east of Mission Boulevard. The park will feature:
- 180-degree-plus San Francisco Bay views
- hiking trails
- sports fields and courts
- an amphitheater
- yoga lawn
- and more
The City of Hayward will oversee the building of the park with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD).
Check out the park’s approved design (subject to change; refer to the Project Documents for detailed updates):
Project Timeline
- Update existing CEQA and present to City Council – Completed
- Complete Construction Documents – Spring of 2024
- Start Construction – Summer of 2024
- Complete Construction – Estimated 12 months to 18 months
Project Documents
Mar. 19, 2024 - City Council
La Vista Park Project: Review and Discuss Project Revised Scope, Estimate and Budget RECOMMENDATION
Mar. 12, 2024 - City Council
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Easement Deeds to Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Construct, Reconstruct, Maintain, Inspect, and Access Underground Electric, Communication and Gas Facilities for Public Utility Purposes on and Under a Portion of the City's Land for La Vista ParkRECOMMENDATION
Jun. 27, 2023 - City Council
Adopt Resolutions Rejecting All Bids for the La Vista Park Project and Approving Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for the La Vista Park - Keyways Grading Project, Project No. 06914, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with SurfaceDesign, Inc.
Feb. 28, 2023 - City Council
Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for the La Vista Park Project No. 06914
Jul. 5, 2022 - City Council
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $313,375 from Bunker Hill by Trumark Homes, LLC. to the La Vista Park Project, Project No. 06914
Jun. 28, 2022 - City Council
Adopt a Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Keyways Grading Project, Project No. 06914 at La Vista Park
Apr. 26, 2022 - City Council
Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for the Keyways Grading Project, Project No. 06914 at La Vista Park
Mar. 22, 2022 - City Council
Adopt Resolutions 1) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment Increasing the Professional Services Agreement with SurfaceDesign, Inc., by $122,975 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $637,975 for Additional Design and Consultant Services; and, 2) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment Increasing the Professional Services Agreement with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services by $200,026 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $493,426 for Additional Design and Consultant Services for the La Vista Park Project, Project No. 06914
Sept. 28, 2021 - City Council
La Vista Park Design: Adopt a Resolution Approving the La Vista Park Project Final Design Subject to a California Environmental Quality Act Addendum (Report from Public Works Director Ameri)
Sept. 28, 2021 - City Council
Parcel Group 3/La Vista Residential Appeal: Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Approval of the La Vista Residential/The Primary School (Parcel Group 3) Project, which is Comprised of 176 Affordable Housing Units and an Approximately 36,000- Square- Foot School on the Southern Portion of Parcel Group 3 Located North of Tennyson Road between 16th Street and the Future La Vista Park, Assessor Parcel Nos. 078C-0626-003-09, 078C-0626-003-16, 078C-0626-001-07, 078C-0641-010-01, 078C-0635-013-03, 078C-0640-007-06, 078C-0641-001-00, Requiring Approval of Site Plan Review, Administrative Use Permit, and Density Bonus Application 202001594. Eden Housing, Inc. (Applicant) on Behalf of the City of Hayward (Property Owner) (Report from Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Ott)
Jul. 22, 2021 - Planning Commission
Proposed Development with 176 Affordable Housing Units and an Approximately 36,000 Square Foot School on the Southern Portion of Parcel Group 3 Located North of Tennyson Road between 16th Street and the Future La Vista Park, Assessor Parcel Nos 078C-0626-00309, 078C-0626-003-16, 078C-0626-001-07, 078C-0641-010-01, 078C-0635-013-03, 078C0640-007-06, 078C-0641-001-00, Requiring Approval of Site Plan Review, Administrative Use Permit, and Density Bonus Application 202001594. Eden Housing, Inc. (Applicant) on Behalf of the City of Hayward (Property Owner). (Continued from June 24, 2021)
May 26, 2021 - Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (formally Council Infrastructure Committee)
Jul. 22, 2020 - Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (formally Council Infrastructure Committee)
Receive Update on the La Vista Park Project No. 06914
May 19, 2020 - City Council
Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services for the La Vista Park Project, Project No. 06914
Mar. 26, 2019 - City Council
Award of Professional Services Agreement to SurfaceDesign, Inc., (SDI); Award of Professional Services Agreement to Langan; Appropriation of Funds; and Amendment of Resolution 18-081
Nov. 13, 2018 - City Council
Informational Report regarding The DeSilva Group Conducting Partial Grading at the Future La Vista Park Site
May 15, 2018 - City Council
La Vista Park - Project Status & Funding Direction
Jan. 30, 2018 - City Council
Joint Work Session with Hayward City Council and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Board of Directors: La Vista Park Final Presentation from Surface Design Inc. and Funding Discussion
Oct. 30, 2017 - City Council
Joint Meeting to Receive Updates on La Vista Park and Other Projects
