As smaller groups gather for National Night Out, city block party also an option

As residents around Berkeley bring neighbors together on national night out, you also have the option to come to a city-run block party complete with activities for kids and food for all.

While we can’t top the importance of connecting with your immediate neighbors, our citywide event offers a chance to meet up with people from around the city as well as staff from a range of departments.

Our city co-sponsored block party will have giant inflatables, an obstacle course, a climbing wall, and more. In the process, we hope to bring neighbors together, strengthen relationships, and build safer and healthier communities.  

Free community block party, open to all

In collaboration with McGee Avenue Baptist Church, the City of Berkeley Recreation Division’s Teen Program is hosting a National Night Out Event.

This block party features:

• Inflatables – Giant jumpers (ages 5- 14)
• Obstacle Course – Climb, crawl, and zig-zag through the jumper, and race against each other
• Climbing Wall – Two climbing sides, approximately two stories tall (for ages 5 and up) 
• Food – Hotdogs, burgers, and veggie options and beverages
• Carnival Games – 3-in-1 (ring toss, milk space, Ferris wheel toss)
• Informational Booths – Berkeley Police Department, Heart 2 Heart, Healthy Black Families, and more

Be respectful of your neighbors when parking, please don’t block driveways or double park.

The event is within walking distance from Ashby BART, and is also accessible via AC Transit #12 and F.

This event is organized by the City of Berkeley's Recreation Division, which offers dozens of camps, classes, and other activities for participants of all ages.

National Night Out is a nationwide event designed to build community and support police-community partnerships. Looking for an event in your neighborhood? Use our interactive map to find one close to you.

Whether you choose a gathering near you or the citywide block party, come out for National Night Out. Building relationships in community is one of the most important things we can do to build a better Berkeley.