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Pioneer Athletics Visitor's Guide

This guide includes a listing of athletics personnel, athletic training room services, sports information, facilities, directions, parking, lodging information, local restaurants and other items that might assist you in preparing for your trip to Cal State East Bay. Below is some of the essential information necessary for your visit.


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TRAVEL AND DIRECTIONS
Directions to the Cal State East Bay campus, including Pioneer Gymnasium and the Pioneer Fields:

From San Francisco Bay Bridge
Cross the Bay Bridge and get on 880 South. Exit the Jackson St. East turnoff in Hayward. As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara. Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road. Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles to the University. Make a left turn onto West Loop Road (Pioneers Fields will be located on your left and the Pioneer Gymnasium will be located on your right).

From the San Mateo Bridge (Highway 92)
Heading east on the San Mateo bridge, highway 92 turns into Jackson St. As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara. Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road. Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles to the University. Make a left turn onto West Loop Road (Pioneers Fields will be located on your left and the Pioneer Gymnasium will be located on your right).

From Oakland Highway 880 south
Follow 880 to the Jackson St. East turnoff in Hayward. As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara. Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road. Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles to the University. Make a left turn onto West Loop Road (Pioneers Fields will be located on your left and the Pioneer Gymnasium will be located on your right).

From Oakland Highway 580 south
Follow Highway 580 to Hayward exiting at the 238 / South Hayward turnoff. This brings you onto Foothill Blvd. Follow Foothill, saying in the left lane. You will reach a major intersection, follow signs that say Mission Blvd. Follow Mission Blvd. to Carlos Bee Blvd. Make a left turn there and stay in the right lane. Cal State is at the top of the hill. Make a right turn onto West Loop Road (Pioneers Fields will be located on your right and the Pioneer Gymnasium will be located on your left).

From San Jose, Fremont, Union City and Surrounding Areas Via Highway 880
From 880 North take the Jackson St. east turnoff in Hayward. As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara. Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road. Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles up the hill to the University. Make a left turn onto West Loop Road (Pioneers Fields will be located on your left and the Pioneer Gymnasium will be located on your right)

From Palo Alto and the Surrounding Areas via the Dumbarton Bridge
Get on the Dumbarton Bridge heading east and then take 880 north. Follow 880 north and get off at the Jackson St. east turnoff in Hayward. As you come off the freeway go to the first signal and make a right turn on Santa Clara. Santa Clara will turn into Harder Road. Follow Harder Road 1-1/2 miles to the University. Make a left turn onto West Loop Road (Pioneers Fields will be located on your left and the Pioneer Gymnasium will be located on your right).

From Walnut Creek and San Ramon Areas via Highway 680 South
Take 680 south to 580 west. Take the Castro Valley turnoff. As you come off the freeway make 3 immediate left turns (following the Hayward signs) this will bring you heading down Center Street. At the bottom of the hill, at the next light make a right turn onto "B" Street. Follow "B" Street to Mission Blvd., turn left on Mission Blvd. Follow Mission Blvd. to Carlos Bee Blvd. Make a left turn there and stay in the right lane. Cal State is at the top of the hill. Make a right turn onto West Loop Road (Pioneers Fields will be located on your right and the Pioneer Gymnasium will be located on your left).

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PARKING AT CAL STATE EAST BAY

Parking passes will be issued to team vans and buses, all other personal vehicles must purchase a parking permit at a kiosk located in the appropriate parking lot. Parking passes must be requested through the athletic department, please call or email Abbey Briggs.

Campus parking requires a permit on weekdays, which may be purchased at kiosks located in Lots A, K, H, and N, and at the top of Harder Road at Greek Hill. Permits cost $2 per hour or $10 per day. Parking is free on weekends. 

Lot N - Baseball and Softball
Lot A - Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball
Lots A & M (no kiosk available in Lot M) - Water Polo and Swimming

CSUEB welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please notify the Athletics Department in advance at (510) 885-3038, if accommodation is needed.

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LODGING AND RESTAURANT INFORMATION

The Courtyard Newark & Residence Inn
34905 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
 
Point of Contact:  Celina Campos
510-284-1256
Celina.campos@marriott.com
 
Local Restaurants
Campanella’s   
Chipotle 
Pizza Hut 
Simply Thai         
Subway 
Burger King         
Dino’s Grill         
Panda Express 
IHOP 
Starbucks 
Safeway                
McDonald's 
Los Gallos           
Newark Buffet 
85’C Café 
Ranch 99              
Popeye's 
Wendy’s 

 

Doubletree by Hilton Newark-Fremont
39900 Balentine Dr., Newark, CA 94560
 
Point of Contact:  Jorge Carrera
510-413-2311
jorge.carrera2@hilton.com
 
Local Restaurants
Bistro 880
Olive Garden



TownePlace Suites by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
39802 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560

Point of Contact:  Chris Jones
510-657-4600
chris.h.jones@interstatehotels.com

Local Restaurants
Bistro 880
Olive Garden



Other Local Restaurants
Buffalo Bills- American (5 minutes from campus)
1082 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 - 510.886.9823

China Best - Chinese (5 minutes from campus)
26775 Hayward Blvd Ste M, Hayward, CA 94542 - 510.728.1113

Bronco Billy's - Pizza, Sandwiches (5 minutes from campus)
26775 Hayward Blvd Ste J, Hayward, CA 94542 - 510.727.0532

Celia's - Mexican (5 minutes from campus)
25010 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 - 510.782.2235

Union Landing Retail and Entertainment Center (10 minutes from campus off 880)
Interstate 880 and Whipple Avenue, Union City, CA 94587
Including: Applebees, TGI Fridays, Chili's, Century Movie Theater, Albertsons Grocery Store

Others in the Area: Subway, Jack in the Box, Wendy's, McDonald's, El Polo Loco

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ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINIC INFORMATION

There are two (2) primary athletic training clinics at Cal State East Bay, one of which is located in the Pioneer Gymnasium (510.885.3049) and the other in the Pioneer Stadium Fieldhouse (510.885.3035). Volleyball, basketball, swimming and water polo, will use the Pioneer Gymnasium training clinic. Soccer, baseball, softball, golf, cross country and track & field, should utilize the Pioneer Fieldhouse training clinic, unless otherwise told. If your team members require our assistance and/or if you team will be traveling without a certified athletic trainer, please notify the head athletic trainer at 510.885.3049 at least 48 hours prior to travel.

The following modalities are available in the athletic training clinics:

  • Hydro collator packs
  • Whirlpool (Fieldhouse only)
  • Ultrasound
  • Electrotherapy
  • Ice packs
The following supplies will be available on the bench:
  • One five-gallon cooler
  • Ice & ice bags
  • Bio-hazard materials
  • Stretcher/splints (depending on sport)
  • Drink cups
  • Single-use bench towels



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