Park Orchard

I have now lived here for 2 years and I like it. I would recommend this place based on the management. They are available almost everyday and if there’s an emergency at night, there is someone who can respond. Once we had the toilet flood at 11 pm, and someone was able to come over within the hour. It was beyond them and required an actual plumber, but it’s good to know that for non-​specialized problems, maintenance will do something.
There are a lot of amenities here (but they were not things I was looking for or need): one covered parking spot, a free-​for-​all spot, gated community, 5 onsite laundry rooms, 2 pools, a sauna, about 5 doggie poop bags stations, an outdoor area for every unit, an outdoor storage closet by the covered parking spot, a club house, a play area for kids, a koi pond, and ample storage within each unit (my one bedroom has a bedroom closet, a storage area in the bathroom, a hall closet, and a coat closet by the door).
The location is not too bad either. There are grocery stores and resaturants relatively close by (with about a 10 minute drive). This place is also about 10 minutes away from both 580 and 880, so you can get to other places easily.
I moved here specifically because I needed a place that allowed bigger dogs and wasn’t super high rent. So, there are a lot of pet owners renting here. This means that my dog has some doggie friends for neighbors, but that also means that the grass areas can get smelly and some apartments have noisy dogs.
I think my dog enjoys living here. She basically has the patio to herself. So that outdoor space is a definite plus. She also enjoys seeing the cats, turtles, and koi fish around on her walks.
I only wish this place were in Oakland. I work in Oakland and most of my friends and family are there, so I’m a bit removed from people.

I lived here a year ago, great staff, real friendly, the quietest most peaceful place i’ve ever stayed, i lived right by the pond and never had any issues. My car was always safe, i got to choose an accent wall upon move in, they could improve the ventilation in the units and upgrade the cabinets and appliances, but other than that it doesnt get any better in Hayward

I would recommend renting an apartment here. The rent is very attractive, units are nice and the management staff is very friendly. They respond very quick to emails and the grounds are kept very well. The trash, laundry, gym, and pool areas are clean. There haven’t been any crime incidents in the property since I’ve lived here. Of the different places I’ve stayed in Hayward, this is the best one.
The tenants and management are very aware of their gate and trespassing. The other complexes in Hayward have their gates open while everyone comes in and parks where ever they want.
The only downsides to Park Orchard is that tenants can smoke in their patios and inside their apartments. Our unit is filled with smoke quite often since there is no central air and we have to keep the windows and doors open. We should have asked a bit more about neighbors before we moved in.

I was happy during my residency here. Only complaint was that I was right near the basketball court and kids would start long before they were supposed to according to posted hours. All the tenants I encountered were friendly, and their pets were as well. My dog really enjoyed living here, and loved watching the fish. It was hard to find a place that accepted large dogs, but they did. The deposit was the same as every other apartment that accepts pets. The lay-​ours are spacious and nice. Robert is great for maintenance and very friendly. The ladies in the office were always friendly and helpful. Prices were great for the area, and how nice the grounds were. I was very happy overall. I also loved the security around here.

I love it here. I’ve lived here for 2 years.
I work in Hayward, and I get stressed out at my job a lot. Every time I think of leaving Hayward, I think of how much I love my apartment and how much better it is than anywhere I’ve ever lived before. I sit out on the patio and see our resident blue heron roosting in the giant pine tree while he waits for people to move a bit farther away from the koi pond so he can grab a snack… Or I make a fire in my fireplace and fall asleep on the couch in front of it cuddling with my bunny (yes, they let you have all sorts of pets).
I also love gardening on my huge patio. I have several planters outside, a bench, a whole cord of firewood and still plenty of space to lounge and read. The rabbit loves roaming around out there and chasing the towhees and finches that frequent the feeder.
Basically, I don’t think there is a better kept property in the Bay Area for the price. The office staff is very friendly and professional. They are highly respectful of my privacy and my wish not to have maintenance folks wandering around in my space more than once a year, or as absolutely necessary. My neighbors are pretty much all working professionals who don’t blast loud music, and who are friendly when I see them.
This place is located near lots of gorgeous hiking areas including Garin Regional Park and Hayward Regional Shoreline. Quarry Lakes is a short drive as is Lake Chabot. Hayward is an unknown gem in the Bay Area if you enjoy nature and solitude. I feel very fortunate to be here.

*I’m not trying to sell this place, this is just my opinion.
I’ve been living at this place for over a year now, and can honestly say that out of all the places I’ve lived in the bay, this is my favorite. Here are the reasons: It’s animal friendly, the layouts are huge, and the staff is friendly.
Let me go ahead and break it down by what you probably wanna know about this place.
Grounds: This place is gigantic! I believe there’s something like 160+ units. There’s landscaping once a week, as well as other upkeep that goes on. It’s got two pools, a small courtyard, and a small playground. There’s 5 laundry rooms, a koi pond, and a small courtyard on the east side (I don’t recommend letting your children run through it, watch out for landmines!). Each unit gets a parking spot, and there’s other parking as well (which is something that can be a bother sometimes). It’s also patrolled on a daily basis.
Apartments: All the units that I’ve been in are pretty nice. Some have vaulted ceilings and fire places, while others don’t. Some of the units have appliances that are bit out of date unfortunately. I can’t think of any better of a word for the patios besides spacious.
Tenants: This place certainly has it’s mix of characters, but it’s not too bad. Since it’s located close to campus, there’s a few college kids who take up residency here.
Price: This place is definitely pricey! If there was a $ rating for my review it would be $$$$$. Also pet deposit fee is huge, be prepared to shell out some cash for fluffy and rover.
Staff: Overall I would say friendly, I’ve personally never had a problem, but I’ve heard of some unpleasant encounters from others. Maintenance is pretty friendly, and things are usually fixed promptly.