Japanese Gardens (Hayward, California)

The Hayward Japanese Gardens, located near downtown Hayward, are the oldest Japanese gardens in California designed along traditional lines. They are maintained by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD).[1]

Japanese Gardens
Dedication plaque
Typegarden
LocationHayward, California, United States
Coordinates37.680580°N 122.079972°W / 37.680580; -122.079972
Area3.5 acres (0.014 km2; 0.0055 sq mi)
Created1980
Operated byHayward Area Recreation and Park District
Open8 a.m - 4 p.m. daily
Japanese Gardens

History

The site formerly housed the Hayward High School agricultural studies program, from 1913 to 1962. The land was designated as a future park site in 1962, with HARD beginning the acquisition process in 1972. The park's current area was fully acquired by 1976, and the park was dedicated in 1980.

Bridge

Design

The garden was designed by Kimio Kimura.[2] It follows Japanese garden design principles, using California native stone and plants. No stains were used on the wood constructions. Nails and fasteners are recessed, and all wood was notched, and aged, to simulate the appearance of a traditional Japanese garden.

gardens from observation deck

Activities

Weddings are conducted at the Gardens. They are adjacent to the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, which is also operated by HARD.[3]

References
  1. "Japanese Gardens page on HARD site". Archived from the original on 2014-04-29. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  2. SFGate article on the Gardens
  3. Douglas Morrisson Theatre online


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