Parks for Everyone: How Bowling Green Is Shaping the Future Together

Dec 31, 2025

Bowling Green’s parks aren’t just places to play—they’re essential to the life of our community. In this episode of TalkBGKY, the official podcast of the City of Bowling Green, Parks and Recreation staff sit down with representatives from MKSK, the firm contracted to help guide the City’s Parks Master Plan. Together, they reflect on what they’ve heard from the community, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Residents consistently express appreciation for the department’s dedication to creating parks that truly serve all people. With more than 5,000 community members engaged in the master planning process, the conversation highlights meaningful, multi-generational feedback that is actively shaping the future of Bowling Green’s parks. They also discuss how the City’s diversity is one of the driving forces behind park planning, sharing an example where soccer fields were built instead of baseball fields to better serve the needs of our international community. The episode explores why parks are often described as the respiratory system of a community - spaces that support health, connection, and quality of life - while also playing a critical role in recruiting new residents and retaining those who already call Bowling Green home. If you’re interested in how community voices, diversity, and thoughtful planning are shaping the future of our parks, this episode is a must-listen.

Category: TalkBGKY - City Podcast