| Facility Type | Local Park |
| Location | Hayward |
| Estimated Start Date | Summer 2024 |
| Estimated Completion Date | Winter 2027 |
| Total Project Budget | $4,369,224 |
| Project Manager | Hai-Ping Mo 5104551138 moha@haywardrec.org |
The Futural Carol Pereira Park project will create a welcoming outdoor space for people of all ages while enhancing riparian habitat and implementing a section of the Foothill Trail. The project includes new park features, trail connections, and environmental enhancements that support both recreation and the natural landscape.
Project features include:
• A 0.153‑mile paved, multi‑use segment of the Foothill Trail
• A pedestrian bridge over the creek as part of the trail
• A lawn area for informal sports and play
• Picnic and rest areas with seating
• A natural play area
• A creek overlook
• Park entrances on both D Street and E Street
• Park signage and educational signage
Habitat enhancement work includes:
• Managing non‑native invasive plants
• Removing trash and debris from the site and upper creek bank
• Adding habitat protection features such as fencing, bat roosts, and owl nesting boxes
• Stabilizing the upper creek bank
• Installing riparian plantings to restore and strengthen natural vegetation