Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
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.
2025 Summer Adult Sand Volleyball Registration
Jul 9, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation's Summer Adult Sand Volleyball registration is open online until July 18. Spots will fill up fast. Play is competitive and recreational. For more information, please contact Athletics at 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.
2025 Youth Golf Clinics, Short Game & Jr. Golf Camp
Jun 9, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks & Recreation is offering free Youth Golf Clinics, a short game and a Jr. Golf Camp for ages 6-17. Sign up for one or all. Need more information contact 270-393-3877 or call Zach at 270-282-5227.
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.
2025 Westside Baseball Developmental Program Registration
May 16, 2025
Summary: Westside Baseball is back! This is for youth ages 9-12 interested in learning the game of baseball regardless of skill-set. Registration is online or onsite at Pedigo Park, 1341 Normalview Drive.
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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