Japanese Gardens (Hayward, California)
| Japanese Gardens | |
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 Dedication plaque | |
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| Type | garden |
| Location | Hayward, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°40′50″N 122°04′48″W / 37.680580°N 122.079972°W |
| Area | 3.5 acres (0.014 km2; 0.0055 sq mi) |
| Created | 1980 |
| Operated by | Hayward Area Recreation and Park District |
| Open | 8 a.m - 4 p.m. daily |
The Hayward Japanese Gardens are the oldest traditional-style Japanese gardens in California. The gardens are maintained by the recreation and park district of Hayward.[1]
History
[edit]The site formerly housed the Hayward High School agricultural studies program, from 1913 to 1962. The land was designated as a future park site in 1962, with HARD beginning the acquisition process in 1972. The park's current area was fully acquired by 1976, and the park was dedicated in 1980.
Design
[edit]The garden was designed by Kimio Kimura.[2] It follows Japanese garden design principles, using California native stone and plants. [1] The garden contains over 70 plant species including mondo grasses, Japanese black pine, cedar, juniper, and rhododendron.[2] No stains were used on the wood constructions.[1] Nails and fasteners are recessed, and all wood was notched, and aged, to simulate the appearance of a traditional Japanese garden.[1]
Activities
[edit]The Japanese Gardens are open to the public daily except Christmas.[3] The site hosts weddings.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "JAPANESE GARDENS". HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Todd, Gail (February 12, 2014). "Hayward Japanese Gardens oasis delights". SFGate. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Facilities: Japanese Gardens". Hayward Recreation. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
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