Aug. 4 is ‘National Night Out’ With Yakima P.D. — Raising Awarness About Crime

Throughout the Yakima Valley and across the nation today (Aug. 4), communities will be throwing a “going away party for crime” during the annual National Night Out. This is to help raise awareness about crime and for the community to get to know their local law enforcement representatives. Yakima Police Department's night will be held at Franklin Park from 6-9 p.m. There will be a ton of vendors and food and drinks for everyone. Elite towing will be on hand as well, with some fun activities for the kids.

Here are some other nearby locations that are hosting National Night Out gatherings:

PASCO:
- Memorial Pool
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Safety booths, games and free public swimming.

RICHLAND:
- John Dam Plaza
- 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Activities for kids and safety.
- Big rig, food vendors, information tables, entertainment and demonstrations, prizes.

WEST RICHLAND:
- Flat Top Park
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Games and food available

KENNEWICK:
-South-ridge Sports & Events Complex
- 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Games for kids, Police & Fire vehicle display, food and drinks, shred event, free movie, kids archery event, $1 rides on the Carousel of Dreams.

YAKIMA:
- Franklin Park
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Yakima Police, food, kid activities, safety information.

UNION GAP:
- Loudon Park
- 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Music, games, inflatable water slide, bounce houses, and food.

SELAH:
- Wixson Park
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Selah Police, Selah Fire Department, representatives from the National Guard, free food and drinks, and activities.

ZILLAH :
- Loges Park
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Free swimming city cool and BBQ

WAPATO:
- Lions Park
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WALLA WALLA:
- Pioneer Park
- 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Parade, activities for kids, food, and raffles.

ELLENSBURG:
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Public Safety Building
- Ellensburg Police Department and Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue's Eat with the Heat BBQ and facility tour

Yakima Police Dept. – 575-6197

Yakama Tribal Police – 865-2933

Yakima County Sheriff – 574-2500