Hayward Regional Shoreline

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3010 West Winton Ave. Hayward, California

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What is Hayward Regional Shoreline?
Hayward Regional Shoreline is a 1,811-acre saltwater marsh and wetland area located in Hayward, California. It's part of the East Bay Regional Park District and includes the Cogswell Marsh, a restored tidal marsh.
Is it a dog park?
Dogs are welcome on a leash in designated areas. However, dogs are not permitted south of the West Winton Avenue flood control channel to protect wildlife.
Where can I take my dog?
Dogs are allowed on a leash throughout most of the park, excluding the area south of the West Winton Avenue flood control channel. Please ensure you are aware of park laws posted on signs.
What activities are available at Hayward Regional Shoreline?
Hayward Regional Shoreline offers a variety of activities, including hiking, biking, birdwatching, picnicking, and fishing.
Is fishing allowed?
Fishing is allowed from the levees, except in the marsh areas. A California State Fishing License is required.
Are there picnic areas?
Picnic areas are limited to benches along the trail.
Are there accessible facilities?
A wheelchair accessible drinking fountain is available at the West Winton Avenue staging area. The park also offers a wheelchair-accessible path and picnic tables.
What is the cost to visit?
There is a $3 parking fee and a $2 per dog fee. Pedestrian and cyclist admission is free.
What type of wildlife can I see?
Hayward Regional Shoreline is rich in bird life, including ducks and shorebirds, and supports species like the endangered black rail and Ridgway's rail. The park also features the site of one of the few remaining Native American shellmounds in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Where is it located and how do I get there?
Hayward Regional Shoreline is located in Hayward, California. You can access it via I-880 (Nimitz Freeway) exiting at West Winton Avenue and following west. It can also be reached by AC Transit bus service, by car, or by bicycle. The park is reached via a bridge across the Union Pacific Railroad.
What is the history of the area?
Originally built in 1850 to facilitate salt production and transportation, remnants of timbers at landing sites are visible. The area was formerly a salt marsh harvest mouse habitat.
What about construction or closures?
The playground at Point Pinole park was temporarily closed for construction from mid-August through October, 2017. During this time, the playground was resurfaced with wood fiber, equipment replaced with a net climber and a stand-up spinner, and a wheelchair-accessible path and picnic tables were added.
What are the views like?
Hayward Regional Shoreline offers superb views across the bay in all directions, towards San Francisco to the southwest, Mount Tamalpais to the northwest, and Mt. Diablo inland to the southeast.
What is the Atlas Road Bridge?
On April 22, 2017, EBRPD dedicated the Atlas Road Bridge, a combination vehicle and wheelchair-compliant pedestrian bridge that connects to the San Francisco Bay Trail.
Is there a master plan for the park’s future?
Yes, the park offers an Adaptation Master Plan designed to address climate change impacts. You can view this plan here: [https://www.ebparks.org/projects/hayward-regional-shoreline-adaptation-master-plan](https://www.ebparks.org/projects/hayward-regional-shoreline-adaptation-master-plan)
Where can I find more information?
You can find more detailed information on the East Bay Regional Park District website: [https://www.ebarkshoreline.org/](https://www.ebarkshoreline.org/)

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Hayward Regional Shoreline: A Coastal Gem in Hayward, California The Hayward Regional Shoreline, located at 3010 W Winton Ave, Hayward, California – 94545, offers a diverse range of outdoor activities and natural beauty.

This 1,811-acre saltwater marsh and wetland area, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a vital habitat for wildlife and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

Activities at the shoreline include hiking, biking, birdwatching, picnicking, and fishing.

Fishing is allowed from the levees, except in the marsh areas, and requires a California State Fishing License.

Picnic areas are limited to benches along the trail, and dogs are prohibited in the marsh areas to preserve wildlife.

The park offers navigational resources, including a map layer that displays “No Data Coverage Areas” and can be found at [https://www.ebarkshoreline.org/](https://www.ebarkshoreline.org/).

The area’s history includes the removal of dog fees in 2025.

The park is open year-round, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., unless otherwise posted or permitted.

Originally built in 1850 to facilitate salt production and transportation, remnants of timbers at landing sites are visible.

The park features the promontory of Point Pinole, located where the East Bay shoreline turns from running south towards Berkeley and Oakland to running eastwards, inland.

Geologically, it is a result of movement on the Hayward Fault which runs along its western edge, creating a low scarp.

It offers superb views across the bay in all directions, towards San Francisco to the southwest, Mount Tamalpais to the northwest, and Mt.

Diablo inland to the southeast.

Fresh and ocean waters mix at this point, so the marine life is rich; a leisure pier has been built at the end of promontory, replacing a former jetty used by the factories, and is a popular location for angling.

The park’s trails are almost level allowing for easy walks.

The Hayward Regional Shoreline is a mixed environment with grassland and woodland, with beaches and low cliffs, and it has a particularly rich bird life, including many ducks and shorebirds, and the endangered black rail.

It is located on the Pacific Flyway, so many migrant species are also seen.

The marsh provides habitat for several creatures, including the Ridgway’s rail and the salt marsh harvest mouse.

Whittle Marsh is the site of one of the few remaining Native American shellmounds in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Recent construction projects include the Atlas Road Bridge, a combination vehicle and wheelchair-compliant pedestrian bridge that connects to the San Francisco Bay Trail, and a playground area which was temporarily closed for construction from mid-August through October, 2017.

The park can be reached by AC Transit bus service, by car, or by bicycle.

Pedestrian and cyclist admission is free, but there is a parking fee of $3 and a $2 per dog fee.

The park is located on the Hayward Fault, whose exact position is marked by monuments erected by the United States Geological Survey.

The USGS has a seismometer posted along the Union Pacific Railroad, which divides the park from the mainland; the park is reached via a bridge across the railroad.

The San Francisco Bay Trail runs through the park.

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