The Garin Barn

The Garin Barn Visitor Center is located in Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks.  It has interpretive programs and 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. Outside the barn is a collection of antique farm machinery.  There are restrooms near the Garin Barn and drinking fountains in the picnic area.

Requirements

Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Operating Hours

The visitor center is open weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 11:30 am to 6 pm.

Fees

Parking fee is $5 per car when kiosk is attended.  The May Road entrance has free parking.  There is a $2 per dog fee but guide/service dogs are free.

Disabled Access

There are wheelchair accessible restrooms near Garin Barn & Jordan Pond, accessible drinking fountains in the picnic area and Garin has disabled parking spaces. There is only 1/2 mile of wheelchair accessible roads around the meadows.

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Address

1320 Garin Avenue

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Contact Info

Phone: (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4530