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City offices are closed to the public. Call a specific office if you need to conduct business. You can pay bills & conduct some city business online or by phone. Water bills can also be dropped off in the slot next to the front door at City Hall.
Next Tuesday, April 7, from 7:30 -9, the City will host a Virtual Town Hall to share info and answer your questions about COVID-19 response & resources. Reminder: trash & recycling rules have changed for now.
COVID-19 is a completely unprecedented event, and society is quickly trying to slow its spread and protect our most vulnerable populations. The steps that Governor Hogan and the federal government are taking seem extreme, but they have a real purpose and ...
The City of Bowie cordially invites you to join the Office of Grant Development & Administration and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity Office) as we celebrate the 52nd Anniversary of the...
Bowie is in the process of developing the City’s 2021 (HUD FY2020) Annual Action Plan (AAP). As an Entitlement Community with HUD, the City is required to produce the AAP through an internal planning process and a public participation process (C...
Bowie is in the process of developing the City’s 2021 (HUD FY2020) Annual Action Plan (AAP). As an Entitlement Community with HUD, the City is required to produce the AAP through an internal planning process, and a public participation process (...
Basketball camps will be headed up by Assistant Gym Manager Mike Lonergan. Contact him for more details at 301-809-2383 or email mlonergan@cityofbowie.org.
April 1, 2020, is Census Day. The US Census counts every resident in the United States every ten years. Your participation determines representation and distribution of federal funds for our community. If everyone participates, we will receive our fair sh...
Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an executive order which institutes a Stay at Home directive for Maryland, effective last evening at 8:00 p.m. The Governor’s office expects all to comply with this Executive Directive. But what should you expect...
Maryland Stay at Home Order - March 30, 2020
Press release summarizing Governor’s March 30 Order
In response to COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Bowie will expand the volunteer-based Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to offer grocery shopping and medication pickup for seniors (65+) and disabled residents of the City of Bowie.
Volunteers: If ...
Public Works Curbside Collections Continue with Some Modifications
City of Bowie trash and recycling services are continuing to operate. However, in an effort to protect the solid waste crews, the following changes to curbside collections will be put in pl...
Given the current state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in concert with the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County, the City of Bowie is announcing the following directives regarding upcoming City Council meetings:
As a result of the Governor's latest directives, Bowie government is closing all buildings to the public & canceling events for the foreseeable future. City departments will still be conducting business by phone and email. Trash & recycling are still on.
Today Mayor Timothy Adams signed a Declaration of Public Health Emergency. The City Council approved this declaration so that it may take additional steps to address the pandemic if needed and to make sure the city receives all emergency reimbursements it...
The Bowie Ice Arena will remain closed through April 24th, following the Prince George's County Public School system schedule.
The Kenhill Center is closed to the public. No in-person counseling services will be provided by Bowie Youth & Family Services. The Pantry is open, but with some changes in operations. Visit the Pantry website for details
Belair Mansion12207 Tulip Grove DriveBowie, MD 20715
After decades of struggle, protests and hardship, American women were finally guaranteed the right to vote with the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment....
Advance Reservations Required. Space is Limited. $25 per session
Contact: Susan Proctor, Historic Properties Manager, 301-809-3089 or sproctor@cityofbowie.org
Belair Mansion * 12207 Tulip...
Bowie's Neighbors Helping Neighbors program is working to match seniors or disabled persons needing help with shopping for groceries or picking up prescriptions with community volunteers. Read the details below.
Parks are open. However, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, playgrounds, picnic areas, courts, ballfields, & fitness equipment are closed and off limits. Do not participate or allow children to participate in activities w/ over 10 people.
The City’s annual Arbor Day ceremony is Saturday, April 25, 2020. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at Acorn Hill Park (at the intersection of Stonybrook Drive and Sage Lane). Info: Call Rick Kellner at 301-809-3061 or email rkellner@cityofbowie.org.
Trimming of street trees takes place in City neighborhoods every 4 to 5 years. The City uses its own employees as well as contracted companies to do this work. Signs are posted at the entrance to the neighborhoods that will have trimmings, as well as thro...
The long-awaited update of the 2006 Approved Master Plan for Bowie and Vicinity is now underway, with public input meetings to be held later this year. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is responsible for updating the Ma...
The Bowie Playhouse is closed.
The door to the Police Department lobby is locked and closed to the public. Visitors may enter the small vestibule area just inside the front door and speak to Communications Center staff through the intercom system or by calling 240-544-5700.
Residents should never open their homes to anyone claiming to be testing for COVID-19. Should you encounter anyone attempting to enter your home to "clean or check for the virus," contact the Bowie Police Department immediately at 240-544-5700 or 9-1-1.
Those wishing to make a police report in a non-emergency case can now do so by calling 240-544-5700. In most cases, the Police will not be responding in person to take non-emergency reports, unless there is a pressing need to do so.
Late fees on speed camera tickets are currently being waived until operations are back to normal. If a resident has a flag on their registration due to non-payment of a speed camera ticket it will not be enforced until the State of Emergency has passed.
Trash and other Public Works collections are continuing as scheduled with some slight modifications. The City of Bowie Water & Sewer system is also suspending all water shutoffs. Late fees are not being assessed. For more information, call 301-809-3016.
There will be an electronics recycling event in the parking lot of Solid Waste & Recycling Building at Public Works on Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Public Works Department is located at 16350 Annapolis Road.
Residents can brin...
Check back at the end of summer for the Fall 2020 fire hydrant flush schedule!
Meeting rooms at City Hall and the Kenhill Center are closed.
The Senior Center is closed. Homebound meals and essential transportation for doctor's appointments will continue, but all non-essential trips are canceled. Call the Senior Center at 301-809-2300 for more information.
The Bowie Senior Center's Wellness Coordinator offers seniors some health tips and advice on keeping active at home during this time of social distancing.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Youth & Family Services Office is closed to the public and the staff is working remotely. We are continuing to provide family counseling via teletherapy and crisis/referral support via telephone (513-817-3158) during ...
During the COVID-19 emergency, you can reach Bowie Youth & Family Services by calling 1-513-817-3158. A staff member will be there to assist you during our normal hours of operation, which are Mon-Thurs, 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.