Garin Barn Visitor Center

Program Type:

Garden Classrooms

Grade Level/Age Group:

Adults/Professionals, College/University, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten

Number of Individuals Program Serves:

2,000

About the Program:

The Garin Barn Visitor Center is open weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is designed to aide in interpretive programs and for the enjoyment of the casual visitor. The Visitor Center displays artifacts from the ranching and farming history of the Hayward area. There is a blacksmith shop, a tool shop and several ranching-related displays to explore. An interesting collection of antique farm machinery outside the barn augments the display.

Naturalist programs are offered by the East Bay Regional Park District. See the EBRPD activity guide for programs and details.

Garin Regional Park is home to a heritage apple orchard tended by volunteers who care for over 100 varieties of apples. The Park District hosts an annual apple festival the second Saturday in September - with free apple tasting, cider pressing and family fun.