Springfield Police Department issued the following announcement on Aug. 3.
In partnership with the Springfield Police Department and city officials, neighborhood associations across Springfield will be hosting events on Tuesday, August 7 in celebration of National Night Out. This annual event encourages neighborhoods across the nation to spend the evening outside with neighbors, police and community leaders. It is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Neighborhood associations across Springfield will host a variety of family-friendly events. These events are free to the public and residents are encouraged to participate. It is an opportunity to explore Springfield and meet residents throughout the community.
Hosting Association Location Time Additional Info
Enos Park, The Avenue & Lincoln Park
Enos Park Pavilion, between 7th & 8th Streets 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
www.facebook.com/EnosPark
Ernie Bankhead Intersection of Livingston & Beech 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Historic Westside Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP to carrie5224@hotmail.com
Iles Park & Harvard Park Iles Park, 2000 S. 6th Street6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
www.ilespark.org/events/iles-park-harvard-park-national-night-out-picnic-in-the-park-tuesday-august-7- 2018/
Laketown, Franklin Park & Lake Springfield Firefighters Postal Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Drive 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
MacArthur Boulevard Business Association Bites on the Boulevard, 1413 S. MacArthur 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
www.facebook.com/MacBBA/ (food and drink will be available for purchase) Pioneer Park Boys & Girls Club, 300 S. 15th Street 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sherwood Neighborhood Association Vredenburgh Park, 100 Crusaders Road 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Yorktown & Glen Aire Navy Club, 3100 Stanton Street 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Original source can be found here.
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