Chesterfield Parks Hosts Free National Night Out Events

TL;DR: Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation will host four free National Night Out events on August 4 to bring residents and law enforcement together.

The story

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation is hosting National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at four recreation centers across the county. The free community celebrations aim to strengthen partnerships between residents and local law enforcement while promoting safer neighborhoods.

Four locations will host simultaneous events: - Bensley Recreation Center: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Beulah Recreation Center: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Ettrick Recreation Center: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Stonebridge Recreation Center: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Each event will feature food, entertainment, music, vendor booths, and direct engagement between community members and law enforcement. No registration is required, and all events are free to attend.

National Night Out is an annual nationwide initiative founded in 1984 that brings together millions of Americans across all 50 states to strengthen police and community partnerships. Chesterfield's participation reflects the countywide commitment to building safer, stronger neighborhoods through direct community engagement.

Key players

• Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation: Event organizer

Key dates

• 2026-08-04: National Night Out events at four Chesterfield recreation centers

Why it matters: The events provide residents a free, informal opportunity to meet and build relationships with local law enforcement and neighbors, which fosters the community bonds and awareness that contribute to neighborhood safety and quality of life.

Places

• Bensley Recreation Center
• Beulah Recreation Center
• Ettrick Recreation Center
• Stonebridge Recreation Center

Related links

• Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation

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Sources

• Chesterfield County Civic Alerts