City of Hercules

08/12/2026

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out on Aug. 4! 💙

It was a wonderful evening bringing the Hercules community together with neighbors, first responders and local organizations to celebrate what makes our City so special.

A special thank you to the Bay Front Chamber, Hercules Police Department, Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, our food vendors, volunteers, sponsors and City staff for helping make this community event possible.

📸 Check out some of our favorite moments from the evening! We look forward to celebrating with you again next year. 💙

08/10/2026

COPS & CARS
Car Show, Music, Food Trucks, Vendors

08/07/2026

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday, Aug. 3, to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new shade structures at Refugio Valley Park! ☀️

This new community amenity will help make the park more comfortable and enjoyable for residents and visitors.🌳

Hercules thanks its dedicated Public Works team for bringing this project to life and its City staff and City Council members who celebrated this new addition to the park.

Be sure to stop by Refugio Valley Park and check out the new shade structure during your next visit! 💙

To reserve the space, please contact Hercules Parks and Recreation by calling 510-799-8291.

08/06/2026

Check out the latest news in the August 2026 Hercules Herald E-Newsletter 🗞
bit.ly/3um6aPE

In this edition:

🏛️ Read the City Manager's Message
🤝 RSVP for the 2026 Hercules Business Roundtable on Aug. 27
📝 Learn about the General Plan Update Community Workshop on Sept. 10 and take our survey

Sign up to receive the Herald E-Newsletter directly to your inbox at conta.cc/3FjQGC2 📩

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

🎨Thank you to our Public Works team for repainting the restrooms at Shoreline Park. These improvements help keep our parks clean, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone in the community.

Join us in showing our appreciation for the dedicated staff who maintain the spaces that make Hercules a great place to live, work and play. 💙🏞️

08/03/2026

✨ Tomorrow is National Night Out, !

Join us for a free evening of family fun as neighbors, local organizations and first responders come together to celebrate community and build stronger, safer neighborhoods.

📍 Refugio Valley Park (1515 Refugio Valley Road)
🗓️ Tuesday, Aug. 4
🕕 6–8 p.m.

Bring the whole family to enjoy:
🎈 Kids activities
🚂 Train rides
🎵 Live music
🎬 Outdoor showing of The Bad Guys 2

🍔 Check out the amazing local food vendors, including Chocolates By Nikki, Dream Bowlz, Green Panda Eats, Kingsley Eats, Kona Shaved Ice, Shaw's Texas Style BBQ, Sushi Obsession and Taqueria La Cocina.

💙A special thank you to the Bay Front Chamber, Hercules Police Department, Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District and everyone helping make this free community event possible!

We hope to see you there! To learn more about National Night Out, visit https://www.bayfrontchamber.com/events/national-night-out-2/

07/31/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE:
At approximately 1:45 p.m. today, an incident occurred at the Hercules Community Center swim facility that disrupted pool activities and required police response.

Standard operations have resumed at the Hercules Community Center swim facility. The area is secure, and there is no threat to the public. The facility remains open and will maintain normal operating hours.

The City recognizes and thanks the facility personnel and first responders for their swift action in addressing the incident.

Official updates, if any, will be provided through city channels.

07/29/2026

🎬 🍿 We have been having a blast with our community at our recent Family Flix events! Join us for a screening of “The Bad Guys 2” next Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Refugio Valley Park (1515 Refugio Valley Road)

Don’t miss the last opportunity to watch a movie under the stars during National Night Out. The movie will begin after sundown.

For more information on the upcoming movie screening, visit herculesca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/9828/