Project: South Hayward Youth and Family Center

Since 2013, the City of Hayward, Alameda County (County), and Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District (HARD) have worked towards a shared vision of constructing and operating a new center at the corner of Tennyson and Ruus Roads called the South Hayward Youth and Family Center (SHYFC) -- also known as "The Stack Center." The project site is on City-owned property and located at 680 West Tennyson Road. Phase I was completed in December 2024 and transformed the existing Matt Jimenez Community Center into an affordable childcare center for infants through preschoolers, installed bay-friendly landscaping, and created a community event plaza for large outdoor gatherings. Phases II & III plan to redevelop the current Eden Youth and Family Center site (formerly Tennyson Elementary School) at the corner of Tennyson Rd and Ruus Rd. Staff continue to fundraise to close the funding gap for Phase II. For more information, visit the project website.

Revenue sources that contribute to this Project include:

• County Reimbursement - $14,000,000
• Mutual Aid, Project 05002 - $100,000
• State General Fund Grant - $1,000,000
• Federal Appropriation - $1,500,000
• Clean CA Grant - $2,647,000
• La Vista Contribution (FY19 Transfer from Fund 256) - $1,500,000
• City ARPA Contribution - $2,000,000
• State Library Grant - $8,558,000
• State District Funding - $2,500,000
• Measure C Contribution - $14,500,000