City of Bowling Green: archive

Youth Basketball Programs City archive Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:33 PM The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is accepting participants for the Youth Basketball Program, children ages 5-12.

Spooks & Spokes Slow Roll Bike Ride to Have Halloween Theme City archive Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 9:08 AM The City of Bowling Green’s Bicycle Safety Commission will host the final slow roll bike ride of the season with a Halloween twist. The ride, titled Spooks & Spokes, will be held Sunday, October 25th at 2:00 PM.

Wood County Health Department Provides Update on Measles Investigation City archive Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 2:48 PM Please see the important announcement from our community partner, the Wood County Health Department.

Family Friendly Fireside Fun! City archive Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 9:58 AM The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite the community to a family friendly, fireside experience at Wintergarden/ St. John’s Preserve on Thursday, Oct. 29. Participants are encouraged to drop into the Rotary Nature Center, 615 S Wintergarden Rd…

Scrap Tire Recycling Event City archive Wed, Sep 2, 2026 Wood County residents can recycle tires from passenger vehicles and light trucks from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the parking lot of the Wood County Fairgrounds. There is a $1 fee per tire, required by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and a limit of 10 tires…

Bicycle Safey Commission to Partner with Wood County Park District for Black Swamp Glow Roll City archive Thu, Aug 27, 2026 In partnership with the Wood County Park District and Lake Erie West, the City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission will be hosting a nocturnal, family-friendly, bright bike ride along the Slippery Elm Trail. The ride will meet at the Black Swamp Preserve on Friday…

Bowling Green Firefighters Launch Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser City archive Tue, Aug 4, 2026 Bowling Green Firefighters Launch Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser with "Battle of the Badges" Competition The Bowling Green Firefighters Local 2379 is launching its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser to support local breast cancer patients. This year…

Bike BG Slow Roll Bikers and Brewers – August 16 City archive Mon, Jul 27, 2026 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission continues the series of community bike rides next month. August’s slow roll, titled Bikers and Brewers, will meet on Sunday, August 16, at 2:00 PM. Participants should meet at Arlyn’s, located at 520 Hankey Ave. This leisurely…

Parks & Recreation Seeking Public Input for Five-Year Master Plan City archive Wed, Jul 1, 2026 The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is seeking input from citizens as it prepares the City's next Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The master plan is a comprehensive five-year blueprint for facilities, parks and programming, shaped by community input. Representatives…

BG Boom Festival & Fireworks - Road Closures City archive Fri, Jun 26, 2026 In conjunction with the Community Fireworks Display on July 3, temporary road closures and altered traffic patterns will be implemented. As announced previously by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, the BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks will take place July 3 at the Northwest…

Put a Lid on It! Free Youth Bike Helmets Available City archive Tue, May 26, 2026 To help prevent injuries and save lives, the Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission is partnering with the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in a statewide effort to remind children to “Put a Lid on It!” during the month of May – Ohio Bike Helmet Safety…

CANCELLED: Pedal Through History Slow Roll Bike Ride Planned in Celebration of America 250 City archive Tue, May 26, 2026 ***Due to forecasted weather, this event has been cancelled.*** The City of Bowling Green’s Bicycle Safety Commission will host its second slow roll bike ride of the season as part of the community’s celebration of America 250. The Pedal Through History ride will take place on…

Bowling Green Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Planned for Monday, May 25th City archive Mon, May 18, 2026 In conjunction with the Memorial Day Parade, scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 25th, several Bowling Green streets will be temporarily closed while the parade is in motion. Street closures will be “rolling” meaning that roads will be closed shortly before the parade…

2026 Ride of Silence City archive Thu, Apr 23, 2026 On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the 10th annual Bowling Green Ride of Silence will start and end at the Veterans Building Parking Lot, located at City Park. The ride will cover ~8 miles, with a speed no faster than 12 MPH, and will have an escort provided by the Bowling Green Police…

Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year Nominations Due May 15th City archive Wed, Apr 15, 2026 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission is sponsoring their annual Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year award. Any Bowling Green citizen can be nominated who exemplifies the spirit of bicycling through involvement in biking, bike safety or bike-related activities.…

April Brush Collection City archive Fri, Apr 10, 2026 The next Brush Collection will begin on Monday, April 20. To ensure pickup, residents must place their brush on the curb by Monday, April 20 by 7am. This is the first brush collection of the year. The next collection will be in May 2026. Brush should not be placed curbside any…

*All Vouchers have been claimed: Vouchers for Native Plants Available for Bowling Green Homeowners City archive Thu, Apr 9, 2026 The City of Bowling Green is excited to partner with the Friends of the Wood County Parks to provide plant vouchers for residents to use at their Spring Native Plant Sale. Each voucher is redeemable for one (1) plant (value of $7). Homeowners are allowed to redeem up to five (5)…

Pedal for the Planet Slow Roll Bike Ride Planned in Celebration of Earth Day City archive Wed, Apr 1, 2026 The City of Bowling Green’s Bicycle Safety Commission will host its first slow roll bike ride of the season in celebration of Earth Day. The ride, titled Pedal for the Planet, will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, beginning at 12:30 PM. Riders should meet at the Montessori…

Mulch Matters: Tree Care Workshop and Volunteer Day City archive Wed, Apr 1, 2026 Mulch is a vital part of maintaining healthy trees in the urban forest. Join the Urban Forestry Division to learn proper mulching techniques and practice hands on learning through volunteering. The Urban Forest Arboretum was established in 2008 to display the different types of…

Adult Egg Scramble Returns to the Bowling Green Community Center City archive Tue, Mar 17, 2026 The City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Adult Egg Scramble, taking place at 8:30 p.m. on April 11, at the Bowling Green Community Center. Participants will enjoy the fun of an egg hunt, held outside in the dark! Adults 18…

Registration is open for Spring Break Camp City archive Mon, Mar 9, 2026 Parents searching for help while the kids are on spring break can look no further! The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is holding its annual Spring Break Camp from 1-5 p.m. March 31 to April 2. Children ages 5 to 12 will enjoy games, crafts, sports and more at the…

Hazardous Tree Removal and Safety Pruning in City Park City archive Mon, Mar 9, 2026 The City of Bowling Green Forestry Division will be conducting tree maintenance work in City Park now through April 3, to address public safety concerns and improve the long-term health of the park’s tree canopy. Residents may notice crews and equipment in portions of the park…

City of Bowling Green Cancels Snow Emergency City archive Tue, Jan 27, 2026 The snow emergency for the City of Bowling Green has been canceled, effective 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Bowling Green Declares Snow Emergency City archive Sun, Jan 25, 2026 A snow emergency for the City of Bowling Green has been declared. This snow emergency is effective 9:00 AM on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Vehicles must be moved off designated snow streets and from cul-de-sacs within two (2) hours of this emergency declaration by 11:00 AM on…

Winter & Snow Removal Reminders City archive Thu, Dec 4, 2025 As winter weather picks up, here’s a quick recap of snow-removal procedures and resident responsibilities to help everyone stay safe and in compliance. Plowing & Snow Removal The City’s Public Works Division is responsible for clearing snow and ice from streets, alleys…

CodeRED Nationwide System Outage Impacting Wood County Includes City of Bowling Green City archive Mon, Nov 24, 2025 Wood County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) was recently notified by CodeRED, the county’s contracted mass notification services vendor, that CodeRED experienced a cybersecurity incident. As a result, the OnSolve CodeRED platform is currently unable to issue alerts and…

Win a VIP Holiday Parade Experience! City archive Wed, Oct 29, 2025 The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Foundation is excited to announce a raffle fundraiser for the 2025 Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 22. Units will step off at approximately 9:50 a.m. with the first unit arriving in Downtown…

UPDATE:BOWLING GREEN POLICE RESPOND TO THEFT OF VEHICLE LEADING TO SHORT PURSUIT City archive Thu, Oct 9, 2025 On 10/8/2025 at approximately 7:12 PM, a Bowling Green Police officer made contact with a vehicle stopped in the roadway on Poe Road near N. Prospect. At about this same time, our agency received a 911 call about an attempted carjacking, which was broadcast to officers. The…

Spooks & Spokes Slow Roll Bike Ride Cancelled Due to Weather Forecast City archive Thu, Oct 9, 2025 The City of Bowling Green’s Bicycle Safety Commission has cancelled the Spooks & Spokes slow roll bike ride originally scheduled for Sunday, October 19 at 2:00 PM, due to the forecast of inclement weather. The event, planned as the final ride of the season with a Halloween…

Halloweekend of Fun 2025 City archive Thu, Oct 2, 2025 The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department welcomes all little goblins and ghouls for its 2025 Halloweekend of Fun. Families will enjoy a weekend of activities celebrating all things spooky and playful in the parks Oct. 24-26. Each session is free to the public…

Bowling Green Trick or Treat: October 31 from 6:30—8:00 PM City archive Wed, Oct 1, 2025 “Trick or Treat” night will be held on Friday, October 31st from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Bowling Green. Citizens handing out treats should indicate participation by turning on porch lights. Those driving during the evening of October 31st are asked to drive slowly and with caution…

City to Partner with Wood County Park District for Black Swamp Glow Roll City archive Mon, Sep 8, 2025 In partnership with the Wood County Park District, the City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission will be hosting a nocturnal, family-friendly, bright bike ride along the Slippery Elm Trail. The ride will meet at the Black Swamp Preserve on Friday, September 12th at 7:30…

Bike BG Slow Roll Bikers and Brewers – August 31st City archive Thu, Aug 21, 2025 The Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission continues the series of community bike rides this month. August’s slow roll, titled Bikers and Brewers, will meet on Sunday, August 31st, at 1:00 PM. Participants should meet at Arlyn’s, located at 520 Hankey Ave. This leisurely ride…

Young Ones and Companions City archive Tue, Aug 19, 2025 The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is excited to welcome your young nature lover out for a visit to the nature preserve! The program includes a story, a short nature hike, a snack and a craft for the theme of the month. This program is for preschool children ages 3…

Rally BG on Main Event Returns on August 23rd in Downtown Bowling Green City archive Mon, Aug 4, 2025 The City of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University invite you to a fun event for people of all ages to gather, explore Downtown BG, welcome the return of BGSU students, eat and be entertained. The 5th Annual Rally BG on Main will take place on Saturday, August 23…

Bowling Green Community Center to Temporarily Close for Annual Maintenance City archive Wed, Jul 16, 2025 The Bowling Green Community Center will be closed to all facility users from Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1, 2025, for its annual maintenance shut-down. The Fitness Center and Indoor Track are scheduled to reopen on Saturday, August 2, while the gymnasium courts will…

Fireworks Are NOT Permitted Within Bowling Green City Limits City archive Tue, Jun 24, 2025 The City of Bowling Green has had a longstanding Ordinance banning the sale of and discharge of fireworks. Despite the state law, passed in 2022, it is still illegal to discharge or shoot off consumer-grade fireworks in the City of Bowling Green. Please note: State law does NOT…

Adam Skaff Selected as Bowling Green Police Division's Next Deputy Chief City archive Tue, May 6, 2025 Mayor Mike Aspacher has appointed Adam Skaff, currently a lieutenant, as the Bowling Green Police Division’s next Deputy Chief. Deputy Chief Skaff started his career at the Police Division on August 19th, 2002. Prior to his promotion to lieutenant in July of 2021, he served as a…

Food Truck Thursdays Return to Wooster Green City archive Tue, May 6, 2025 The City of Bowling Green is excited to announce the return of Food Truck Thursdays at Wooster Green this summer! The series will run Thursdays from June 5 through July 31, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, featuring a variety of local food trucks parked just east of Wooster Green in…

May is National Historic Preservation Month City archive Thu, May 1, 2025 The Historic Preservation Commission, the Wood County District Public Library, and the Wood County Museum are excited to celebrate May as National Historic Preservation Month. This month honors the nation's heritage through historic places. Preservation is about protecting the…

Annual Ride of Silence – May 21, 2025 City archive Fri, Apr 18, 2025 On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the 9th annual Bowling Green Ride of Silence will start and end at the Veterans Building Parking Lot, located at City Park. The ride will cover ~8 miles, with a speed no faster than 12 MPH, and will have an escort provided by the Bowling Green Police…

Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year Nominations Due May 16th City archive Tue, Apr 15, 2025 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission, along with Bowling Green CycleWerks, is sponsoring the Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year award. Nomination Form Any Bowling Green citizen who exemplifies the spirit of bicycling through involvement in biking, bike safety, or…

April is National Fair Housing Month City archive Wed, Apr 2, 2025 April is National Fair Housing Month, and the City of Bowling Green proclaims endorsement and commitment to the policy of fair and equal access to housing. The Fair Housing Act was signed into law on April 11th, 1968, one week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King…

Pedal for the Planet Slow Roll Bike Ride Planned in Celebration of Earth Day City archive Wed, Apr 2, 2025 The City of Bowling Green’s Bicycle Safety Commission will host the first slow roll bike ride of the season in celebration of Earth Day. The ride, titled Pedal for the Planet, will be held Sunday, April 27th at 1:00 PM. Riders should meet at the Montessori School of Bowling…

Deputy Chief Justin White Selected As Bowling Green Police Division’s Next Chief of Police City archive Mon, Mar 31, 2025 The City of Bowling Green has selected Justin White, the current Deputy Police Chief, as the Bowling Green Police Division’s 14th Police Chief. White will succeed current Police Chief Tony Hetrick who has announced his retirement from the force in May 2025. White started his…

BG Community Foundation to Offer Additional Hometown Heroes Banners City archive Tue, Feb 18, 2025 The Bowling Green Community Foundation, in coordination with the City of Bowling Green, will again this winter offer the opportunity to honor military veterans and currently serving members of the U.S. military through the Bowling Green Hometown Heroes banner project, which…

Make- It Take- It Crafts City archive Mon, Jan 27, 2025 The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of a fun and engaging recreational opportunity for kids and their accompanying adults! Children ages 5-12, along with a parent, step-parent, grandparent, or other adult companion, can join in…

Online Survey: Main Street Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Improvement Study City archive Wed, Jan 22, 2025 Public Input Needed: Online Survey for the City of Bowling Green’s Main Street Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Improvement Study The City of Bowling Green is seeking input to improve the connectivity and safety of our multi-modal transportation network across the city. Community…

Snow Streets & Snow Emergencies City archive Fri, Jan 3, 2025

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY TRAIN IN BOWLING GREEN City archive Fri, Dec 20, 2024 On 12/20/2024 at shortly after 12pm, the Bowling Green Police Division was contacted by a witness who stated that a pedestrian had been struck by a train near Napoleon Road. The Bowling Green Police and Fire Divisions responded and located a deceased male. The Wood County…