Tonight is National Night Out; Official city picnic is at Philip Arnold Park

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, residents in neighborhoods throughout Renton and across the nation are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.

By Brian Beckley • August 2, 2013 7:22 pm

To celebrate National Night Out, the City of Renton will be hosting a large event at Philip Arnold Park (720 Jones Ave. S.) from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Aug. 6. It will include a BBQ, games, party hoppers for kids and more. The event is free and will promote police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in building safer neighborhoods.

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, residents in neighborhoods throughout Renton and across the nation are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.

Many neighborhoods throughout Renton will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from police, flashlight walks, and youth activities.

The Renton Police Department makes every effort to make an appearance at every function.