City of Bowling Green, KY - Municipal Government

08/17/2026

Want to help make one of Harvest Festival’s favorite areas even better?

For our 10th Anniversary, community partners, nonprofits and businesses can become part of the Midway through our Adopt-a-Midway Game opportunity. Partners can host a game, provide prizes and help create a fun experience for festivalgoers.

Interested? Contact us to learn more! or sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclCOQ9BfaqH1_q5tvO74zVVG7bWKJQCjADhQARHP2XPLImCw/viewform

Midway Games run from 11 AM–4 PM on October 17.

08/17/2026

Introducing Twilight Swims at Russell Sims!

Join us Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4–8 PM this week for Twilight Swims at RSAC.

The sun may be getting a little lower in the sky, but there’s still plenty of time for slides, splashes and summer fun. And because you’re joining us for a shorter day, you’ll get discounted Twilight Swim admission, too!

TWILIGHT SWIMS
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
4–8 PM
Discounted admission

Pack the swimsuits, grab the family and squeeze a little more summer into your week. The sun may be setting on summer, but the fun at Russell Sims isn’t finished yet!

08/15/2026

The sun is setting on our first week with the gates closed since summer began… but not for long!

With schools back in session, things looked a little different around Russell Sims this week. After a summer filled with splashes, slides, sunshine, and plenty of smiles, the waterpark got a few quiet days.

But the weekend is here, and we’re ready to make some noise again!

We’re back OPEN tomorrow from 11 AM–7 PM, so come spend your Saturday soaking up what’s left of summer with us.

08/14/2026

Summer showed up one more time! ☀️

We wrapped up our final Summer Block Party at H.D. Carpenter Park with an evening full of games, activities, and plenty of time to connect with neighbors.

A big thank you to our Neighborhood & Community Services Engagement Division, BGKY Parks and Recreation, and the Bowling Green Police Department Community Engagement team for working together throughout the summer to bring these events directly into our neighborhoods.

The block parties may be over for the season, but building connections with our community happens year-round! 💙

08/14/2026

Sometimes creating joy is as simple as listening to a dream and finding a way to bring a little piece of it to life.

We loved spending our Sensory Swim mornings this summer with our friends from Med Center Health Adult Day, and we knew we wanted to make the final one of the season extra special.

During one of their visits, a participant told Recreation Manager Cameron Levis that she hoped to visit Hawaii one day.

His response?

“We can bring Hawaii to you!”

And that’s exactly what we tried to do.

We ended the summer with a Sensory Swim Luau complete with leis, tropical fun, plenty of time in the water, and a whole lot of smiles. Watching everyone enjoy the morning was the perfect way to close out a summer that has meant so much to our team.

This is why community partnerships matter. They create opportunities, build relationships, and sometimes give us the chance to turn an ordinary Tuesday morning at the pool into something that feels a little more like Hawaii.

A huge thank you to our friends at Med Center Health Adult Day for spending the summer with us. We’ve loved every minute of it.

Our mission at BGPR is to create memories that last a lifetime, at the park! And we pursue that mission one person and one smile at a time!

08/13/2026

Stay informed! Read the Fire Annual Report.

The Bowling Green Fire Department’s 2025 Annual Report is now available.

Our Annual Report serves as a highlight reel of the past year, showcasing the work, accomplishments, and improvements made to better serve the Bowling Green community. It also provides a transparent look at gaps in our performance and opportunities to improve.

We hope this report offers insight into both the service and professionalism of our personnel and the progress made within the Department in 2025.

Read the full 2025 Annual Report here:
https://www.bgky.org/files/WA67JGQs.pdf

08/13/2026

RSAC will be open this weekend! Come by and say hi to this week’s guards of the week.

08/13/2026

LAST PARTY IN THE PARK! TODAY

Thursday, August 13th
Location: H.D. Carpenter Park (517 W. Main Avenue)
Time: 5pm-7pm
FREE! Hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Fun and more

08/13/2026

Update: As of 2:30pm Friday, August 14, Kiwanis Street is now open.

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Kiwanis Street Closure

Kiwanis Street is currently closed at Shawnee Way due to a damaged storm sewer line that requires immediate repair. Shawnee Way remains open, but drivers should avoid Kiwanis Street at the intersection and use an alternate route.

Crews are on-site and working to replace the damaged section. Crews are hopeful repairs are be completed later Friday, August 14.

Please use caution around the work area, and thank you for your patience while crews make the necessary repairs! 🚧

08/12/2026

Serve Bowling Green. Build a career that matters! 🚓

The Bowling Green Police Department is looking for individuals ready to take on a career built around service, responsibility, and community.

As a BGPD officer, no two days look exactly the same. You could be responding to an emergency, helping someone through a difficult moment, investigating a case or simply being the person a resident can turn to when they need help.

It’s challenging work. It’s meaningful work. It’s an opportunity to make an impact in the community you serve.

Starting salary: $65,563
After graduation: $70,216

Ready to take the next step? Apply today: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=26684&siteid=5029&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=56291