Employee Announcements
Employee Cookout Friday
May 12, 2025
Final Reminder for RSVP: The Employee Cookout is Friday, May 16th, at Lampkin Park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please complete the survey link below by the end of today, Monday, 5/12/25, so we can plan accordingly. The survey can be taken at the same computer multiple times. Please do not list multiple names in one survey. This does not allow for accurate counting of the food requested.
If you are completing the RSVP for the rain date, May 30, please email Rachel.Danner@bgky.org . As of now, the cookout will be May 16.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BKCPWYL
On behalf of all department heads, we look forward to seeing everyone there!
Exciting News! Easy Access to Employee Discounts for BGPR Parks Facilities and Activities
Nov 25, 2024
Starting today, BGPR is making it easier than ever for City Employees to enjoy employee discounts. Just follow these steps to create an account on our parks webpage. If you have any questions, our admin office is here to help!
Already have an account? Skip to Step 8 to verify your discount.
New to our site? Get started with these simple steps:
- Visit the Website: Go to PlayBGPR
- Sign In / Register: On the homepage, click "Sign In / Register."
- Create Your Account On the login page, click "Don’t have an account?" at the bottom of the screen.
- Set Up Login Details Create a username and password.
- Enter City Employee Information Ensure the primary household member is the City Employee. Whenever possible, use your @bgky.org email address during registration.
- Add Family Members Add any family members to your account. If you have children, please verify their school grades, as grade limits apply to most park activities.
- Verify Your Email You’ll receive a verification email from BGPR@bgky.org. Follow the instructions to confirm your account.
- Verify Your Discount Complete a quick, one-time verification by emailing BGPR@bgky.org or calling the parks office at 270-393-3249. Can't remember your username or password? No problem! You can send a reset request or username reminder through the website, or call the office for assistance.
Stay tuned for future discounts and opportunities to make the most of your BGPR parks experience!
Veteran's Holiday Wreath Program
Nov 20, 2024
Duck Drop
Nov 11, 2024
We’re proud to announce the Inaugural Downtown Duck Drop coming to The Fringe at Stadium Park Plaza on Monday, November 25 at noon. All are invited to participate! If you’ve seen the WKRP in Cincinnati TV episode about the Turkey Drop – that was our inspiration for this.
This is the first public fundraiser for the City’s 501c3 nonprofit, A Better BGKY. Using Thanksgiving-themed rubber ducks reminiscent of Duncan Hines Days, our Public Works crew will literally drop a bucket of them from mid-air onto the asphalt at The Fringe. The duck landing nearest a target drawn in chalk wins $100 from Houchens Food Group for a Thanksgiving meal and a basket of goodies from Downtown businesses. Funds raised go toward Duncan Hines Days 2025.
Here’s the Facebook event and post about it. You’ve GOT to watch the video. If you’re not on Facebook, here’s a YouTube link.We encourage everyone to share the social media post, and please consider buying a duck as an entry ticket to possibly win the prizes. Here’s where to buy Here’s where to buy.
We will be going live from The Fringe at noon on November 25 for the actual drop, from the City and Downtown social media, to document the drop and winning duck. You do not have to be present to win. There will be at least 1 food truck at The Fringe for lunch during the event, so you can make it a lunchtime outing.
HUGE KUDOS and thanks to everyone who put this together. It took the whole village, the PIO team, Public Works, Parks & Rec, NCS, Finance, IT, and Legal, plus we leaned on extras from BikeWalk BG, the BG Chamber, Stuff the Bus, White Squirrel Brewery, BG City Schools, and D93. Brent Childers, Nick Cook, and Jake Moore killed their on-camera roles. Catch Karen Foley as Duckin.
Please take 5 minutes and give the video a watch. You won’t be disappointed LOL. AND if you haven’t seen the WKRP episode – here’s the original version here’s the original version – which, FYI, was inspired by a real Thanksgiving promotion gone wrong in the 1960s at Dallas radio station KBOX.
City Wide Internal Message: Jeff Meisel
Sep 25, 2024
All,
Please see the video message from City Manager Jeff Meisel:
Deborah Highland West
Executive Assistant/Public Information Officer
1001 College Street
PO Box 430
Bowling Green, KY 42102
Phone: 270.393.3642
Fax: 270.393.3698
Roundabout Bowling Green
Aug 15, 2024
When Clark Griswold encountered a roundabout for the first time while driving in England during the movie European Vacation, he had one heckuva time getting himself and his family out. But roundabouts don't have to be difficult, they keep traffic moving, reduce head-on, left-turn and right-angle collisions, and reduce fuel consumption
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