About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking Lot F at California State University, East Bay (CSU East Bay) is a spacious, open-air surface parking facility situated along Harder Road in the Hayward Hills. Designed to accommodate the bustling commuter demographic of the university, the lot features clearly marked stalls, wide drive aisles, and straightforward circulation. Because it is an open outdoor lot without overhead beams or structural ceilings, there are no low-clearance restrictions, making it an excellent choice for standard passenger cars, light trucks, high-roof conversion vans, and full-size SUVs alike.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the southern edge of the main CSUEB campus, Lot F provides direct and convenient pedestrian access to a variety of university facilities and scenic East Bay venues:

Pioneer Heights Student Housing: A short 5-minute walk north across campus paths.
CSUEB Recreation and Wellness Center (RAW): Less than a 7-minute walk, perfect for gym-goers, student athletes, and campus event attendees.
University Union and Core Academic Buildings: Approximately 8 to 10 minutes on foot to the Library, Science buildings, and Student Center.
Pioneer Gymnasium & Chabot College Athletics matches: Minutes away for intercollegiate athletics and athletic camps.
Hayward Japanese Gardens & Downtown Hayward: Located roughly 2.5 miles down the hill (a quick 7 to 10-minute drive) for post-lecture dining, shopping, and local entertainment.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Harder Road and the surrounding campus loop roads. Drivers arriving from Interstate 880 can take the Tennyson Road or Jackson Street exits eastward toward Mission Boulevard, then proceed straight up Harder Road into the campus grounds. State Route 238 and State Route 92 (San Mateo Bridge corridor) also connect seamlessly to the base of the Hayward Hills. For transit riders, AC Transit bus lines (including Line 60) serve the university transit hub nearby, connecting drivers and students directly to the Downtown Hayward BART station for effortless regional travel across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous maneuvering room with unlimited vertical headroom for oversized and high-profile passenger vehicles.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated van-accessible stalls located conveniently near accessible walking paths and campus ramps.
Digital Payment Convenience: Fully integrated with cashless mobile parking platforms (such as PayByPhone) and automated digital permit dispensers.
Campus Safety & Lighting: Equipped with campus pole illumination, blue light emergency phones, and regular security patrols by the CSUEB University Police Department.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Paved, lit crosswalks and walkways that connect directly to campus dormitories, sports fields, and lecture halls.

Ideal For

CSUEB Students & Faculty: Everyday academic commuters, library researchers, and campus residents seeking convenient south-campus parking.
Athletics Fans & Event Attendees: Visitors attending campus games, Pioneer athletic meets, or special student life conferences.
Campus Visitors & Contractors: Prospective students taking university campus tours or vendor contractors conducting business in the Hayward Hills.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking regulations are strictly enforced across all CSU East Bay lots. Visitors must purchase a valid daily permit via the on-site kiosks or pay through the official mobile parking app (PayByPhone) immediately upon parking to avoid citations. During the morning rush between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, campus traffic peaks, so arriving 15 to 20 minutes early ensures the best stall selection. Keep your vehicle doors locked, valuables out of plain view, and note your parking space number or nearest light pole ID for easy return navigation.