Small park but very lovely! We took our dog here and it was a quick walk around the park. Perhaps .5 of a mile or even less. There was a big patch of grass, for individuals to do extracurricular activities such as soccer. We saw a family play badminton there, which was very cool and also enticed us into buying a badminton net as well. Overall cute quaint park with a nice view. read more

What a great little park! I can report its quiet, not crowded and has great views of East Bay. read more

cute suburb park, great for picnics there are tables along a paved trail going around the park, huge grass space at center of walking trail around it, not too busy when we went saturday midday i would say about a third of the park was being used by myself and the other groups of ppl; saw folks practicing cheerleading, a birthday party, me doing a picnic, and other passerby folks walking, felt safe, love the open space and loveeee the view of the east bay below read more

Lots of room to breathe - this is a great place to take your dog for a walk. Lots of green grass - and very clean. Walking paths - all seem very new still and in great condition. The park is high on the hill - I the view is great. Newer subdivisions just above this and homes built in the 70s below this area. With all the smoke and wildfires - there was nothing to see here the past month but things have cleared up lots. read more

One of Hayward's best parks up in the hills. It has spectacular views of the Bay Area and its a relatively new park that was made in 2008. It still looks new and the paths are well kept. Parking is plentiful on the streets and free. Before COVID this place was relatively empty most of the times we went, but during COVID there are more people out now, especially groups congregating and having small parties. The paths are pretty big, easy to jog without bumping into people, and the park is big enough to find your spot to sit on the grass. The best part is finding that bench next to the viewpoint where you can see the Bay Area from the East Bay vantage point. There is a nice playground area and sand area for the kids, with clean bathrooms. Its a bit of a drive from our home ~15-20 min, but its worth it sometimes when we want to go a nicer park with nicer views. There are nice homes nearby, and its close to Stonebrae estate. It's certainly relaxing and peaceful when there's no crowd/parties at the park. read more

Small park with a nice view. Bathroom was open when we went. Right now there's a lot of Greek strawberry trees blooming in reds and oranges and yellow hues in the ornamental trees surrounding the park. It's a nice neighborhood park but nothing amazing. The sand is clean but the structures look like they're getting kinda run down. I wouldn't go out of my way to bring my kid here but it is a nice view if you're in the area. There's only two slots for handicap parking and drop off but the other people must park parallel to the street. read more

This is a brand, spanking new park that opened up in February 2008 up high in Hayward Hills. I'll try to get some pictures to post while it's still pristine. It's very nice. It has an almost flat walking path, which is great for skaters, scooters or kids learning to ride a bike, too. There's a big kids play structure and a little kids play structure, and a sand and water area. There are grills for a barbecue, and a nice shaded bench where you can relax to a beautiful view of the bay and neighboring cities. There are poop bags for your dog, though I always recommend bringing your own, just in case. There are restrooms, but only street parking (aside from two handicapped spots in a small lot). Come. Enjoy. ============== Update 4/29. Finally added some pictures. And noted, on this very warm day, that there is really no shade here at all. There is a trellis over the previously mentioned bench, but the foliage has not yet done its job. read more

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Cute park with a few grill areas so if you plan to reserve the grill area make sure you get there early as they are first come first serve. They have a cute playground with a sand area and the pathway that circles around the park. We brought the kids bike and scooter and they made many rounds around the park. Lots of grassy areas for us to throw our picnic blanket out to sit and the middle grassy area was nice for us to set up our own volleyball net to play. They have public bathrooms by the playground area too. read more

This is a beautiful and quiet park hidden in the Hayward hills with amazing views of the bay area. They have clean bathrooms and a small play area for kids as well as water fountains. There are 2 table areas so there is no where to sit but on the grass. We took foldable chairs and table. A pop up shade is recommended since there isn't any. Relax and have a pic nic. read more

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Luv it here, especially the fwaking view!!! It's so peaceful, just looking out to the bay.. so relaxing and peaceful.. can't wait to come back again, just have a picnic and relax.. just to forget some things, to destress.. it's worth coming here... read more

JA Lewis Park - This view though - Parks Near Me - Hayward, California

I brought the 2 children I nanny to this park after reading Linda's rave review. I may have created a monster because now every time I ask the 2 and a half year old what she wants to do she says "go to JA Woowis." The equipment is a good size for them at ages 2 and 4. They love the grass to kick balls around. They love the little sand pit mainly because of the fact that they can use the faucet to get the sand (and their shoes) wet. They like to jog around the concrete trail and stop at the end to watch the firehouse. The day the firefighters were out washing the engine was a HUGE hit; the kids liked it too. Basically, it is a small park with many options. As Linda M. mentioned, the one drawback is no shade on the super hot days. Similarly, the cold days can be rough up there with no barriers to block the wind. read more

A great park in the Hayward Hills far from crowds and noise. My toddler and I really enjoyed our visit here. Pros: *Beautiful views and generally not a lot of people at one time * 2 sets of playground equipment- 1 for older kids and one for younger * Sand pit with water fountain * A decent-sized walking trail if you just want to get some exercise Cons * Only street parking available. Cars come down the hill, sometimes too fast and you might be in the middle of getting your child out of the car. It's a narrow space. * The sand pit isn't the best-lots of sticks and various debris. Not the cleanest but at least no glass shards were present. * No shade of any kind. It can get pretty hot. Make sure you wear lots of sunscreen and bring a hat and/or parasol for sun protection. Even with some of the negatives, I really like this park and will definitely be back. read more

The view here rocks! I usually ride my bicycle through the Hayward hills and always wait to stretch until I can do so with the amazing view of this park. The grass is so pristine, and new playground equipment. If I had kids and I lived in Hayward I would take them to this park as much as I could. Good for: Stellar View Kite Flying (lots of grass) BBQ Pits for BBQ Playground Animal friendly Clean drinking fountains Clean bathrooms Well Kennedy Park does have a train, but this is the cleanest and probably the safest park in Hayward. However no park is safe if you leave your kid unattended. read more

Never packed with a nice view. This park is peaceful and has a great place for kids to ride bikes. Only down fall is there is not allot of actual park activities like monkey bars or anything. Much better than going to Kennedy and dealing with a ton of people and aggressive kids. Plus its a mile from home. read more

What I like: Clean, well maintained, large flat grassy field, fun sand pit w/ water to make mud pies, great new structure w/ plenty of space, fenced area to help block kids from the street, restrooms, gorgeous view. I like that I can get there from different routes. I drive the pretty scenic drive up Fairview & leave the construction mess on Mission alone. Minus 1 star: All the newly planted trees leaves no shade anywhere. You can feel the sun beating down on your skin. Bring lots of sunscreen & a hat! read more

Lovely neighborhood park. It's in plain site yet tucked away. We live about 15 minutes away and it's certainly part of our favorite parks list. It's got two play areas, both with age appropriate swing structures, perfect for my kids. The sand pit is a nice touch. What does it for me is that 1) it's hardly ever crowded 2) the view is spectacular. Kids don't care but it's s nice bonus for me! 3) it's well kept 4) no weirdos (hope I didn't just jinx myself.) read more

It's a small little park but it's great. The views of the bay are amazing on a clear day and at night it's gorgeous to see the city lit up. My daughter just started learning to ride her bike so the small circular pathway is perfect for her and her training wheels, no huge slopes or dips and no sharp turns. There's plenty of seating and although the playground is basic, it's a good one. All of the parents and kids are friendly and it's a very diverse crowd of people. Also, a plus the bathrooms are pretty clean for a public park! read more

JA Lewis Park - Night time view is gorgeous - Parks Near Me - Hayward, California

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12/9/17 - Took our dogs here today and absolutely love it. Very clean, play area for kids, water available, clean toilets and free doggie bags if you're walking your dogs....all in one... read more

Beautiful spacious park with great views and a friendly neighborhood aside from the fact that it borders a mini densely wooded area with some dangers near by, this is a WARNING for people like me who like to hang out AFTER HOURS! Any place that has that much woods nearby is sure to have plenty of wild animals take for instance the Mountain Lion we ran into while hanging out there a little after 10pm near the slides always carry a flashlight with a strobe or some form of protection im lucky to know some facts about these beautiful/dangers animals and I had a strobe light with me that did the job of chasing it away..take CAUTION ! read more

This is a great park to go to and jog and to look at the whole bay area view. I havent taken my kids up here yet but i know they would love this place as much as i do. I always pass by this park on my way to work and the 1st thing i noticed is there is no graffiti any where! And on top of that this olace is super clean! Even the bathrooms (maybe cuz i just went in there at the right time) read more

Amazing park with beautiful views. Not that busy and great place to have a nice BBQ. Highly recommend it for a family gathering.

This is a great park for little ones. My two year old loves the playground structure. They have two and one is the perfect size for toddlers. The view is amazing! Not too crowded. I actually had my daughter's 2nd Birthday party here on a Sunday afternoon. It was great. Our guests loved the park! read more

My dog loves it here. Park is well kept. They provide doggy bags to use if you forget to bring one. Nice view of the bay.

Nice park but people have been using the sand pit inappropriate manner. A Woman let her toddler pee in the sand pit today. She also used the water fountain for washing and cleaning her son. One 4 or 5 year old slipped near the large rocks surrounding the water fountain. The sand pit needs to be cleaned out and signs need to be enforced on keeping the Park sanitary. read more

This park is situated in a residential area away from the noise and crowds of the city. When I say no crowds, we were the only people at the park on a Friday afternoon. This park is pretty clean. They even had soap in the bathrooms! If you've been to lots of parks in the Hayward area you'd know that this is rare. The only cons are that you have to park on the street and there isn't any shade so it gets pretty toasty. Bring an umbrella or easy up if you're planning on hanging for an extended period of time. read more

This is a really nice park in the hills of Hayward. It's relatively flat, which is nice. There is a large open field. A nice playground for kids (like my siblings) and a small little unit for bathrooms. As far as parking, there is none besides a few handicaps, so you have to park on the street. A bunch of friends and I once had a pretty nice BBQ up here. And it's really quiet with a pretty decent view of the bay. Not the greatest view in Hayward, but pretty nice for a park. read more