CITY 101 is a series of videos and other content that explores the many facets of local city government and how it works in Bowling Green.

Planning Department
Taxes and Finance
City Prosecutor

Bowling Green features a diverse system of parks that provide space and activities to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Visit the BG File Parks & Rec Page

Sustainability technologies for new and existing homes

Ohio's emerging opportunities in green energy

State of the City
BG File provides you with video of the annual State of the City address. Select a year below to see more.

2009 Address
2008 Address
2007 Address

State of the County
BG File provides you with video of the annual State of the County address. Select a year below to see more.

2011 Address
2010 Address
2009 Address
2008 Address
2007 Address

Bowling Green's government is comprised of multiple departments that work together in providing a variety of services that operate and maintain the city, serving the needs of its citizens.

Bowling Green was founded in 1834 and listed as a village in 1855. In the 1870's it was selected as county seat for Wood county, and in 1901 Bowling Green became a city under Ohio law. In 1972 the city enacted a Charter form of government, providing local citizens with expanded rights to determine the laws and operation of the city.

Today the city government serves a population of 30,000 residents plus a regular residency of thousands of undergraduate and graduate students attending BGSU.