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About Hayward City Hall Plaza
Welcome to Hayward City Hall Plaza, also known as Heritage Plaza, a vibrant urban space adjacent to Hayward City Hall. This public plaza blends a 25,000-square-foot central lawn with an 11,000-square-foot paved area, designed to accommodate a range of civic, cultural, and community events. With a capacity approaching 4,000 attendees under suitable setups, the venue shines for outdoor concerts, festivals, and seasonal celebrations like Light Up the Season. Access is centered around the plaza bordered by B Street and Watkins Street, with no fixed seating or seating chart — security and sightlines are managed on a per-event basis by the host organization. We’ve got you covered on how to plan, park, and pair your event with nearby hospitality and eateries.
Recent upgrades and ongoing use as a downtown hub keep Hayward City Hall Plaza at the heart of the city’s cultural calendar. Whether you’re coordinating a civic ceremony, a street festival, or a family-friendly community day, secure your seats and spaces in advance. For lodging and dining, we’ve highlighted trusted nearby partners to simplify planning. And if you’re visiting via transit, Hayward’s two BART stations plus AC Transit accessibility make getting here easy. See below for logistics, partner hotel options, and nearby restaurants to complete your event experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current name: Heritage Plaza (part of the downtown Heritage Plaza project); formerly known as City Hall Plaza.
- Location/address: 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541; plaza sits adjacent to Hayward City Hall.
- Venue type and seating: Public plaza with a paved plaza and amphitheater lawn; only the plaza bordering B and Watkins Street is available for events; no fixed seating or seating chart provided.
- Capacity: 25,000-square-foot central lawn + 11,000-square-foot paved plaza; combined event capacity listed as nearly 4,000 people.
- Parking: Downtown Hayward has eight city-operated lots/structures totaling about 1,689 spaces; free parking with posted time limits.
- Transit: Downtown Hayward is transit-rich with two Hayward BART stations; AC Transit bus service serves the area.
- Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward (360 W A Street) and Hampton Inn Oakland-Hayward (24137 Mission Blvd) are nearby.
- Notable events: Light Up the Season (annual tree-lighting/market) at City Hall Rotunda and Plaza; Heritage Plaza hosts civic and cultural events; Hayward Russell City Blues Festival historically associated with the city center area.