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 - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)
News & Announcements

2025 Learn to Swim Registration
May 28, 2025
Registration for the Learn to Swim Program will be held May 28, 29 & 30 at 9 am-11 am & 4 pm-6 pm at Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Participants must be dressed to get in the pool at the time of registration for a skills assessment test.

2025 Summer Youth Basketball League Registration-Extended
May 20, 2025
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation has extended registration for 2025 Summer Youth Basketball League @ PBCC . Registration for this brand new program for 3rd-6th grade boys and girls is online.

2025 Summer Youth Lacrosse Registration
May 10, 2025
Bowling Green Parks & Recreation is accepting registration for Summer Youth Lacrosse until June 2. Registration is online. Elementary-High School Divisions are offered. If you need more information contact 270-393-3624.

Parker-Bennett Community Center Playground Update
Apr 23, 2025
BGPR Parks Maintenance Preps Parker-Bennett Site for New Playground Installation
Upcoming Events
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2025 Summer Youth Lacrosse Registration
May 29, 2025 -
Summer Youth Basketball League Registration @ PBCC-Extended
May 29, 2025 -
Camp Happy Days Registration
May 29, 2025 -
New Adventure Adult Camp Registration
May 29, 2025 -
2025 Adult Summer Sand Volleyball Registration-Extended
May 29, 2025 -
Westside Baseball Developmental Program
Jun 4, 2025 -
2025 Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Jun 9, 2025 -
Westside Baseball Developmental Program
Jun 11, 2025 -
Westside Baseball Developmental Program
Jun 25, 2025 -
2025 Coed Adult Dodgeball Registration
Sep 11, 2025
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