Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
2025-2026 After School Program Registration: F.O. Moxley Community Center
Jul 28, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks & Recreation will begin registration online for F.O. Moxley Community Center's 2025-2026 After School Program on July 28 at 9 am. For more information, please contact 270-393-3734.
City of Bowling Green Implements Multiple Animal Permit Requirement for Certain Animal-Related Businesses
Jul 24, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green now requires a free annual Multiple Animal Permit for businesses that board, breed, groom, or keep more than six animals. The permit includes a quick inspection to ensure animals are safe and well cared for—apply today at bgky.org.
2025 Fall Youth Lacrosse Registration
Jul 21, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks & Recreation is accepting registration online for 2025 Fall Youth Lacrosse until August 31 . Registration is online. Elementary-Jr. High Divisions are offered. If you need more information contact 270-393-3624.
2025 Fall Adult Softball League Registration
Jul 18, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration online for 2025 Fall Adult Softball League Registration. This is a great sport to play outside, get in some exercise and hang out with friends. For more information contact 270-393-3624.
2025 Fall Youth Tee Ball, Coach Pitch & Machine Pitch Registration
Jul 16, 2025
Summary: Registration for 2025 Fall Youth Tee Ball, Coach Pitch & Machine Pitch is now available online. All practices and games will be held at C.W. Lampkin Park, 826 Woodway. Registration ends August 22. For more information contact 270-393-3624 or 270-393-3573.
2025 August & September Tennis Registration
Jul 15, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for 2025 August & September Tennis Registration online. Session dates are available for Youth (5-16) and Adults (17+). For more information contact 270-393-3624.
New 2025 Fall Pickleball League Registration
Jul 2, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is offering a new league-Pickleball. Registration for Pickleball is online until August 21. If you have questions about this new league, contact 270-393-3624.
Parker-Bennett Community Center Playground Now Open!
Jul 1, 2025
Summary: Parker-Bennett Community Center Playground is now open and ready for play!
Bowling Green Earns National Award for Financial Excellence for 19th Consecutive Year
Jul 1, 2025
Summary: For the 19th year in a row, the City of Bowling Green has earned national recognition for financial transparency and excellence from the Government Finance Officers Association. Only 11 cities in all of Kentucky received this prestigious award in 2023 and Bowling Green was one of them.
NCS Revamps Neighborhood Grant Program
Jun 30, 2025
Summary: Big changes are coming to Bowling Green’s neighborhood grant program—now called Strategic Neighborhood Grant Funds—with $60,000 available for community-driven projects in 2026. Applications for Fall funding are open now through August 1, so rally your neighbors and bring your ideas to life.
Duncan Hines Days 2025 Recap
Jun 19, 2025
Summary: At least 13,000 people attended a Duncan Hines Days event, representing at least 17 states based on zip code tracking, and a conservative economic impact of $2.04 million was spent in the BG/WC area. This community development event continues to improve our quality of life.
City of Bowling Green to Celebrate Largest Academy for New Americans Graduating Class
Jun 9, 2025
Summary: Thirty trailblazing New Americans will graduate June 13 in the City of Bowling Green’s largest-ever Academy for New Americans class, representing 13 countries and 21 languages. Their journey wraps with hands-on community service, turning leadership lessons into real impact with Habitat for Humanity.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Warren County
May 19, 2025
Summary: A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Warren County at Michael O. Buchanon Park to assist Kentucky residents affected by the April storms with applying for FEMA aid and accessing recovery resources. Survivors can visit the center without an appointment before the June 25 deadline.
Parker-Bennett Community Center Playground Update
Apr 23, 2025
Summary: BGPR Parks Maintenance Preps Parker-Bennett Site for New Playground Installation
Community Resource Center Opens to Assist Residents Affected by Flooding; FEMA Claims Must Wait for Federal Declaration
Apr 16, 2025
Summary: If you’ve been impacted by the recent flooding, find out how and where to get help—and why it’s critical to wait before filing with FEMA.
UPDATE: Road closure - April 10 - 4:30 p.m.
Apr 10, 2025
Summary: See the road list below for closed roads.
UPDATE: Road closure - April 9 - 2:30 p.m.
Apr 9, 2025
Summary: See the road list below for closed roads.
Flood Cleanup: What You Need to Know About Debris Removal and Authorized Services
Apr 8, 2025
Summary: As floodwaters recede, homeowners are responsible for debris removal, with only licensed contractors and specific waste services authorized to collect and dispose of construction debris.
UPDATE: Road closure - April 8 - 2:30 p.m.
Apr 8, 2025
Summary: See the road list below for closed roads.
Annual Fair Housing Event
Apr 8, 2025
Summary: The Theme: Fair Housing: The "Act" in Action of a Resource Fair.
Road closure alert - April 7 - 4:05 p.m.
Apr 7, 2025
Summary: See the road list below for closed roads.
Shelter available for flood victims; damage assessments underway
Apr 7, 2025
Summary: Temporary shelter for flood victims, including pet accommodations, is available at Michael O. Buchanan Park, while City staff conducts property assessments to evaluate disaster losses.
Emergency Update: Historic Flooding in Bowling Green and Warren County
Apr 6, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green and Warren County are experiencing historic flooding, with widespread damage expected to property, though no loss of life has been reported. Residents urged to avoid flooded areas and stay cautious of hazardous conditions.
2025 Coed Adult Dodgeball League Registration is now open
Apr 2, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks & Recreation is accepting registration for 2025 Coed Adult Dodgeball until September 11. For more information contact 270-393-3624.
New Playgrounds Coming Soon!
Mar 24, 2025
Summary: Reservoir Hill Park and Parker-Bennett Community Center will be receiving new playgrounds at their facilities.
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