Parks & Recreation
Mission
Our mission is to offer a comprehensive variety of excellent recreational programs and facilities that promote wellness and enhance quality of life in our diverse community and represent our commitment to a safe and sustainable future.
Vision
Our vision is to provide a wide range of park and recreational services that are balanced and inclusive for all residents and visitors. These services will encourage community health through the provision of welcoming parks, facilities, and programs, including athletics, that are clean, safe, and consistent in delivery. Services and facilities will be enhanced through collaboration and investment for a future that connects the community and embraces the City's diversity, both in terms of its residents and its resources.
Customer Service
Address:
225 East Third Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone Number
270-393-3249
Email Address
bgpr@bgky.org
Hours (Admin Office)
7:30am - 4:30pm (Monday - Friday)
News & Announcements
Learn to Swim Registration
Jun 4, 2021
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation's Learn to Swim registration for June & July sessions is June 9-10 & June 30-July 1 from 4 pm-6 pm at Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Participants need to be dressed for a water skill evaluation. Need more info. call 270-393-3549.
Russell Sims Aquatic Center Opening Day
May 26, 2021
Russell Sims Aquatic Center opens for the 2021 season Sunday, May 30 with limited capacity. Operating Hours are Sunday-Friday, Noon-6 pm and Saturday, 11 am-6 pm. Hours are subject to change during the 2021 season.
Summer Tennis Camp Registration
May 21, 2021
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Summer Tennis Camp online at https://playbgpr.bgky.org. Session dates are in June and July for adults and youth. Space is limited. For more information contact 270-393-3624.
2021 Fairview Cemetery Annual Cleanup
Feb 9, 2021
Fairview Cemetery Staff begins their Annual Cleanup March 1. Cleanup activity continues thru the mowing/mulching season. Any items in the way of grave maintenance along with worn, faded flowers and trinkets will be removed. For more information contact 270-393-3607.
Upcoming Events
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Summer Tennis Camp Registration
Jun 12, 2021 -
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Jun 14, 2021 -
Tree Advisory Board Meeting
Sep 27, 2021 -
2021 Fairview Cemetery Cleanup-Last Day
Oct 31, 2021
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