South Tampa National Night Out events

TAMPA — Neighborhoods and the Tampa Police Department are teaming up in a stance against crime.

Both will come together Tuesday to heighten community crime awareness and prevent criminal acts as part of National Night Out. The event is in its 26th year, and Tampa police have been involved for at least 10.

"Police are very active at every event, whether it be giving speeches or showcasing different resources the department has available," said police spokeswoman Janelle McGregor. "Our purpose is to meet the citizens and interact with them."

Some neighborhoods are having events to celebrate the day.

Mobley Park Apartments near downtown, for example, will have a party at the clubhouse including free music, food and health physicals. The event starts at 4 p.m. and will conclude with a Walk Against Crime around the property around 8 p.m. The complex is located at 401 E Seventh Ave.

"It's a way for us to reach out to our community and to get our residents involved," said Pamala Bradford, leasing consultant.

For more information about National Night Out, go to nationaltownwatch.org/nno.

Where to go

Other scheduled events in the area will take place at the following locations:

• Sulphur Springs: George Bartholomew Center, 8608 N 12th St.

• Lowry Park Central: J.L. Young Apartments Cafeteria, 8220 N Florida Ave.

• Woodland Terrace: Woodland Park, 6410 N 32nd St.

• Northeast MacFarlane: MacFarlane Park, 1700 N MacDill Ave.

• Interbay: Gadsen Park, 6901 S MacDill Ave.

• Northview Hills: Williams Park, 4362 E Osborne Ave.

• East Tampa: First Community Christian Church, 3621 E Genesee St. and Fair Oaks Community Center, 5019 N 34th St.

• South Seminole Heights: Rivercrest Park, 4802 N River Blvd.

• Palmetto Beach: Desoto Park, 2601 Stuart St.

• VM YBOR: Centro Asturiano Place Clubhouse, 1302 E 21st St.

• Wellswood: Wellswood Civic Center, 4806 Wishart Blvd.

• North Bon Air: 3920 W Carmen St.

Amy Mariani can be reached at (813) 226-3374 or amariani@sptimes.com.