Cal State East Bay University Athletics

Pioneer Pool

Pioneer Pool is the home of Cal State East Bay's swim and water polo programs. The facility features a 25-yard, six-lane pool with an additional 25-yard warm-up pool alongside. In addition to hosting CSUEB aquatics, the pool is used for numerous local events and serves as the home of the East Bay Bat Rays Master's swim program. For more information on recreational usage, visit the Bat Rays website.
 

LOCATION | Pioneer Pool is located on the west side of Cal State East Bay's Hayward campus overlooking the San Francisco Bay. It's just to the north of Pioneer Gymnasium along West Loop next to Lot M.

SEATING | There are two sets of metal bleachers along the west side of the pool. Spectators may also sit or stand on the grass area between the pool and the locker room facilities in Pioneer Gym.

TICKETS | All swim meets and water polo matches are free of charge.

PARKING | Parking on campus requires a daily permit, which may be purchased at an automated kiosk. The cost is $2 per hour or $10 for a daily permit. Parking permits are NOT required on Saturday, Sunday, or after 5 p.m. on Friday. During swimming and water polo events, parking is available in Lots A and P and along West Loop.

RESTROOMS | Men's and women's restrooms are located in the locker room facilities. They are attached to the west side of Pioneer Gym and can be accessed from the pool deck.

SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS POLICY | As of September 1, 2017, Cal State East Bay is a completely smoke and tobacco-free campus. Tobacco products, such as cigarettes, hookah, chewing tobacco, smokeless tobacco, vape pens and e-cigarettes, will not be permitted in or outside any buildings or in parking areas. Click here for more information.

DIRECTIONS
25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward, California 94542-3004.
(510) 885-3038

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.

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.

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.

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, staying 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.

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.

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.

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.

PIONEER WATER POLO HOME RECORDS
2010: 4-3
2011: 7-1
2012: 7-0
2013: 4-2
2014: 5-3
2015: 2-4
2016: 3-4
2017: 3-5
2018: 4-1
2019: 5-3
2020: 1-1