Palma Ceia Park is a 5.7-acre community park developed in 1957 through a partnership between the City of Hayward, the Hayward Unified School District, and the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. The park serves as a longstanding neighborhood resource. Its close proximity to Palma Ceia Elementary School makes it a natural and convenient recreational destination for students, families, and the surrounding community. Existing amenities include two picnic areas, a playground, a fitness court, walking pathways, and a restroom.
The park functions as a central gathering space, providing access to the nearby school and community center, as well as areas for play, exercise, and social events. Recent exterior improvements include upgraded walkways with enhanced drainage, new picnic furnishings, barbecues, and drinking fountains. Walking paths have been repaved to provide smooth, uniform surfaces, improving accessibility and safety.
An expanded play area now features new playground equipment, and two picnic areas are positioned to serve both the playground and the park’s mature tree canopy. These improvements were thoughtfully designed to support recreation programs and create safe, welcoming spaces for exercise, community gatherings, and enjoyment of the park’s natural setting.
