Neighborhood Groups Use Small Grants for National Night Out Events
Several registered neighborhood groups hosted National Night Out celebrations throughout Champaign. The United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association held their celebration in Garden Hills Park. The super-hero themed event included food, and games. The Ridgewood South Neighborhood Association held their event in Johnston Park. Neighbors enjoyed games, food, and fellowship. Finally, the Timberline Valley South HOA […]
City Departments Get Involved in National Night Out Celebration
Champaign celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, bringing together community members, local officials, and public safety personnel for an evening of fun and connection. The event featured delicious nachos, family-friendly activities, and a surprise visit from beloved superheroes. Participants had the opportunity to engage with Councilwoman Kathy Shannon, the Champaign Police and […]
Neighborhood Services Department – Neighborhood Engagement
On Friday, August 2, 2024, the Devonshire HOA hosted their first ever block party. 150 neighbors enjoyed food trucks, games, and great conversations. The Neighborhood Ambassadors supported the event, transporting items that the neighborhood group borrowed from our engagement trailer. On August 6, 2024, two registered neighborhood groups hosted National Night Out (NNO) events to […]
City Facilitates Game Night at Providence at Thornberry
On August 10, 2023, the Neighborhood Services Department returned to Providence at Thornberry to host another game night where families enjoyed games, music, a bounce house, and frozen treats. This game night is in preparation for the August 17, 2023, targeted engagement event for the Providence neighborhood. The event was hosted in partnership with the […]
Neighborhood Services Supports Neighborhood Based National Night Out Events
On August 1, 2023, several registered neighborhood groups hosted National Night Out events using up to $500 in small grant funds to cover costs. The $500 is in addition to the $5,000 per year registered groups can access to host neighborhood clean-up, beautification, and social events. Police, Fire, Equity and Engagement, and Neighborhood Services Neighborhood […]
National Night Out 2018
Beardsley Park The National Night Out community-wide celebration took place in Beardsley Park on August 7, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Nearly 150 people packed the park to enjoy music, free plants, a bounce house, and face painting. Be Smart was on hand to discuss gun safety with attendees. The event was hosted by […]
National Night Out Celebration – August 7
The City of Champaign encourages the community to join us in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. The public is invited to join in the fun at the community-wide National Night Out event at Beardsley Park (1006 N Walnut Street, Champaign) from 5-7 p.m. The celebration will include free food, entertainment, inflatables, […]
City, Park District Hold National Night Out Event
On Tuesday, August 1 the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) partnered with the Champaign Park District to host the city-wide 2017 National Night Out celebration at Beardsley Park. Nearly 200 Champaign residents came out to enjoy a night out against crime. The Park District provided a bounce house and DJ while staff from NSD, Police, and Fire […]
National Night Out Celebration – August 1
The City of Champaign encourages the community to join us in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. The public is invited to join in the fun at the community-wide National Night Out event at Beardsley Park (1006 N Walnut Street, Champaign) from 5-7 p.m. The celebration will include free food, entertainment, inflatables, face painting, […]
National Night Out Celebration
The City of Champaign welcomes the community to join us in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The public is invited to join in a community-wide celebration at Beardsley Park (1006 N Walnut Street, Champaign) from 4-8 p.m. This free event is sponsored by the Champaign Park District in partnership with the […]