City of Bowling Green
Recent News About City of Bowling Green
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International students visit City Hall
Mayor Todd Alcott gave the students a tour of the building explaining the building’s age, usage, the naming of The Denning Commons, and a quick tutorial on how city government works and encouraged the students to continue their education.
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Arbor Day Celebration 2024
The City of Bowling Green’s annual Arbor Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Kereiakes Park, 1220 Fairview Avenue from 9 am-Noon. Attendance and activities are FREE and open to the public. Come join us as we celebrate trees and all their benefits!
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City launches first ever podcast, TalkBGKY
Upcoming episodes will delve into Underground Bowling Green, unsolved homicides, safe driving practices, cybersecurity, parks and recreation fun and all things related to Bowing Green.
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BGPR Fitness Open House
BGPR Fitness will be hosting their 2024 Open House, March 11 & 12 from 6 am-10 pm each day.
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Spring Tennis Camp Registration
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Spring Tennis Camp online.
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Leadership committee announces plans for regional mental and substance abuse treatment facility
This community-based leadership team has come up with a solution modeled after a Nashville facility the committee visited last year. With this model, a person in crisis can receive immediate treatment.
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Lifeguard Certification & Recertification Registration
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is taking registration online for Lifeguard Certification Courses.
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City gives away free pet supplies
Courtesy of a generous donation from Chewy.com via the Humane Society of the U.S., the City's animal control officers have secured a large donation of pet supplies to be distributed to the community.
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Spring Youth Lacrosse Registration
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Spring Youth Lacrosse online until March 2.
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Youth Kickball League Registration
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration online for Youth Kickball until February 9 or until full.
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Registration Now Open for Over 50 Citizens Academy
Go Behind the Scenes of City Government at Next Over 50 Citizen's Academy
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Signal repair work to slow traffic at intersection of Smallhouse and Cave Mill Roads
Crews will change out a traffic signal at the intersection of Cave Mill and Smallhouse Roads. Drivers must treat that intersection as a four-way stop.
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International Communities Advisory Council to meet January 23
The City's International Communities Advisory Council will hold its bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd at 5 p.m. in the Neighborhood and Community Services Department at 707 E. Main Avenue.
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City unveils new Riverfront Park master plan
Downtown Bowling Green’s much-anticipated Riverfront Park master plan was unveiled at today’s Board of Commissioners retreat at Sloan Convention Center. A project in the works for over seven years, the new Riverfront Park is set to be a pivotal moment in the history of downtown’s development.
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January 2024 Downtown Meet Up Minutes
The January Downtown Meet Up was hosted by The Healing Spirit at 300 College Street on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. These are the Minutes of that meeting.
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Hazardous Weather Bulletin: Warming Centers Available Through Jan. 21
Due to hazardous weather and below freezing temperatures, shelter and warming centers will continue to be available for people experiencing homelessness or without heat in their homes through Sunday, Jan. 21.
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2024 Shelter Reservations
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting 2024 shelter reservations beginning Monday, January 8. Reserve your shelter online or in-person at the Parks Admin Office located at 225 East Third Avenue.
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Now accepting applications for the 2024 Class of the Academy for New Americans
The Academy for New Americans is a no cost, award winning leadership-training program sponsored by the City of Bowling Green that empowers New Americans to understand and participate in City Government.
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Adult Winter Basketball League Registration
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration online for Winter Adult Basketball League.
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Traffic Impact Alert Jaycee Christmas Parade
Traffic impacts are expected for the annual Christmas Parade and Miracle on College Street Mile in downtown Bowling Green on Saturday morning, December 2.