The Glenview Park District and Glenview Police Department are hosting the Second Annual National Night Out from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 6, outside Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Avenue.
According to a news release, the community-wide event is presented in partnership with the Village of Glenview and the Glenview Police Department.
National Night Out is a free night of fun, supporting community-building and promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, the release said.
This year’s event will feature touch-a-truck activities, inflatables, face painting, games, food trucks, a Bicycle Town (requiring participants to bring their own bike and helmet), and a Kids’ Community Walk at the end of the event complete with glow bracelets and bubbles.
“National Night Out is a celebration of community,” said Kara Graber, Visual Arts and Recreation Supervisor at the Glenview Park District. “I love seeing families interact with police, fire and park district staff in a positive way for a night of fun.”
National Night Out was first introduced in August of 1984 through a network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention and associations and volunteers across the country, the release said. The first annual National Night Out involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states. For more information on how the program began, visit the National Night Out’s website.
“This is an invaluable opportunity for our officers to come together with members of the community to build and strengthen relationships, foster trust and collaborate with neighbors,” said Mark Ciesla, Deputy Chief of Police. “We are excited to be there and look forward to spending a beautiful summer evening at Park Center.”