HARD Elects New Leadership for 2025

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) Board of Directors proudly announces the election of Mr. Louis M. Andrade as Board President for 2025.

“I am deeply honored to serve as Board President for H.A.R.D., an organization renowned for its diverse programs, facilities, and open spaces. In 2025, we are excited to open new parks and facilities, launch innovative programs, and continue making meaningful upgrades to our existing parks and facilities,” said Mr. Andrade.

Mr. Andrade has served as a dedicated Board Member of H.A.R.D. since 1994. Recent years have been transformative for the District, marked by the successful passage of the $250 million Measure F1 Parks Bond and the completion of several major capital projects. Measure F1 continues to focus on improving, renovating, and expanding parks and recreation facilities within the District’s service area, which includes Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward, and San Lorenzo.

At the December 16, 2024, Board of Directors meeting, additional leadership roles were filled, with Director Sarah Lamnin elected as Board Vice President and Director Rick J. Hatcher as Board Secretary. They join Directors Peter Rosen and Paul W. Hodges, Jr. in forming H.A.R.D.’s five-member Board of Directors.

For more information about H.A.R.D., visit www.HaywardRec.org.