DATE: February 5, 2026
TO: Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee, City of Hayward
Capital Outlay Standing Committee, Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
FROM: Director of Public Works
General Manager
SUBJECT
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Joint Agency Discussion of La Vista Park Project and Coordination Opportunities on Future Park Projects
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (CAIC) hold a joint meeting with the Capital Outlay Standing Committee of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) Board to discuss the La Vista Park project and coordination opportunities on future park projects.
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SUMMARY
Since 2017, the City and HARD have worked toward a shared vision of constructing and
operating La Vista Park, a new destination park in South Hayward, east of the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Tennyson Road. The addition of a destination park will create a much-needed amenity and attraction for South Hayward, the City, and the entire region.
On June 17, 2025, City Council awarded the construction contract to DeSilva Gates LLC of Dublin, California, in the amount of $32,850,547. While construction has been postponed until Spring 2026 due to the rainy season, staff has undertaken cost-saving value engineering efforts to reduce construction costs by potentially up to $5.2 million while maintaining all park features, usability, and safety.
Both City and HARD staff are interested in discussing with CAIC and the Capital Outlay Standing Committee of the HARD Board the La Vista Park Project and other opportunities for coordination on future park projects.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report