Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Sim Mirande has extensive experience in special education and recreational program leadership, currently serving as a Special Needs Program Leader at the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District since November 1981. In this role, Sim works with 110 developmentally disabled adult students at Sorensdale Recreation Center, focusing on teaching basic life skills and gardening. Prior experience includes a position as a teacher for adults with special needs at Hayward Unified School District from February 1993 to June 2009, where Sim taught various subjects, including gardening, math, reading, writing, physical fitness, computers, ceramic arts, photography, and relationship skills. Sim holds an AA degree in Recreation, Photography, Business, and Special Needs Education from Chabot College (1980-1983) and furthered education at San Jose State University from 2006 to 2009.
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Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
A Brief History The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, known locally as “H.A.R.D.," is an independent special use district created to provide park and recreation services for over 280,000 residents. Our boundaries encompass a 100 square-mile area, which includes the City of Hayward and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, and Fairview. In 1944, representatives of the City of Hayward, various school districts, and local civic organizations developed a proposal for establishment of the Hayward Area Recreation and Parkway District. When an initiative was placed on the November 7th ballot, the residents voted overwhelmingly for the creation of the District, which was officially formed on December 11, 1944. In 1958, the District changed its name to the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, and has become the largest recreation district in the State of California. Since its creation, the District has provided residents with many beautiful facilities and parks, many of which have received national and state recognition for their design, innovation and beauty, as well as hundreds of educational and recreational classes and programs. Our Mission Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for our community by providing a variety of recreation activities, parks, and facilities that promote health and wellness, learning, and fun.