Community block parties are set to happen countywide on Tuesday, Aug. 6, as part of National Night Out, an event where neighborhoods host fun gatherings inviting law enforcement, with the aim of building community and emboldening crime prevention.
Communities throughout the nation take part, including Redwood City, where 10 National Night Out parties will take place from about 5 p.m. to about 8 p.m. See the list of participating locations below.
Also, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Millbrae police to hold a National Night out at Central Park in Millbrae, starting at 6 p.m. The annual event will feature carnival style games, fun activities, and free refreshments.
In San Mateo, a free event will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 725 Monte Diablo Ave. and will feature fun activities for kids, a BBQ and resources.
National Night Out events are held throughout the county, including in East Palo Alto (link to events here) Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, Daly City.
Redwood City National Night Out events 2019:
| Neighborhood Association | Location | Time |
| Bair Island | One Marina | 5 – 8:30 p.m. |
| Centennial & Downtown | Mezes | 5:30 – 8 p.m. |
| Eagle Hill | St. Francis & Quartz | 5 – 8 p.m. |
| Friendly Acres | Spinas Park | 6 – 8 p.m. |
| Redwood Shores | 2 Waterside Cir. Gazebo | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
| Redwood Shores | Redwood Shores Library | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
| Redwood Village | Flynn St between Greenwoods | 6 – 8 p.m. |
| Roosevelt & Central | Red Morton Picnic/Bocce Area | 6 – 8 p.m. |
| Stambaugh Heller & Palm Park | Jardin de Ninos | 6 – 8 p.m. |
| Woodside Plaza | Maddux Park | 3 – 8 p.m. |
Photo above credited to City of Redwood City
