We've Got a New Look!

Welcome to the new and improved City of Bowie website. We've given the site a makeover by adding new images, reorganizing our menus to make them more intuitive, and making the whole experience more visual. We've also made the most popular pages on the sit...

Holiday Tree Lighting

Bundle up for our annual tree lighting on 12/3 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. There will be caroling, followed by Santa & Mrs. Claus’ arrival atop a Bowie VFD fire truck. Food trucks will be on site from 4 - 7 p.m.

Meet the New City Council

On November 20, the 7 members of the City Council, including Mayor, 2 At-Large, and 4 District Councilmembers took the oath of office. Their term is 4 years.

City Hall & Gymnasium Closures on December 8

City Hall will be closed to the public on Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual employee awards luncheon. The Gym will also be closed from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. During this time, residents can submit requests for service online at www.cityofbowie.org...

2023 Curbside Leaf Collection Program

2023 Leaf Collection Program

The City’s curbside leaf collection service begins the week of October 30, 2023. Each residential neighborhood is scheduled for two collections. Residents should rake leaves into piles at the edge of their grass (not in the str...

Saturday Fun with Santa 2023

On Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Santa will take time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit to the Bowie Gymnasium. Kids can pose for a picture with the jolly old elf! Activities include moon bounces, live holiday music, and face paintin...

Safe Speed Program Expands

Speed cameras will operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day in 21 newly established locations. The goal is to reduce speeding violations while decreasing the potential for accidents in city limits. Over time, the intent of the program is to change driving be...

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Use our Service Request System to request a special metal or tire pickup, report a pothole or other issue, or request a whole range of City services.

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Bag It Right (Better Bag Bill) Goes into Effect Jan 1, 2024

The Bag It Right (Better Bag Bill, CB-32-2023) goes into effect for all retail establishments in Prince George's County on January 1, 2024. The bill, which bans the sale of plastic bags, is an effort to curb waste from plastic bags, which clog th...

Saturday Fun with Santa 2023

On Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Santa will take time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit to the Bowie Gymnasium. Kids can pose for a picture with the jolly old elf! Activities include moon bounces, live holiday music, and face paintin...

Bowie Brief for November 22

Read about the swearing-in of the new City Council, Thanksgiving holiday closures and no trash or recycling pickup (11/23 and 11/24), upcoming holiday happenings throughout the City (beginning 11/25), and more in this week’s Bowie Brief.

2023 Curbside Leaf Collection Program

2023 Leaf Collection Program

The City’s curbside leaf collection service begins the week of October 30, 2023. Each residential neighborhood is scheduled for two collections. Residents should rake leaves into piles at the edge of their grass (not in the str...

The Late October/November Issue of the Bowie Spotlight Has All Your Bowie News!

The late October/November Spotlight is here! Read about Paper Shredding & Styrofoam Recycling (10/28), Drug Takeback Day (10/28), lots of Halloween weekend happenings, Leaf Collection (starting 10/30), the Green Bowie Veterans 5K (11/4), and more.

Holiday Jingle Skate with Santa on December 9

The annual Holiday Jingle Skate with Santa is Saturday, December 9, from 1 - 2:45 p.m. at the Bowie Ice Arena.

Bring a donation for our Toys for Tots Drive or our Paws & Claws Drive for FREE admission (both get you FREE skate rental too). Skate Rental ...

Holiday Paws & Claws Drive

Help us support the local animal shelter by donating to our first Holiday Paws & Claws Drive. Bring an item on the wish list and stop by the office to pick up your free coupon to public skating session. Wish List for donations include new cat...

Allen Pond Park Grass Fields Recognized for Being Managed in an Environmentally Responsible Manner

You can read the read the recertification letter and the Environmentally Responsible Management Award below.

SFMA Recertification Allen Pond Grass Fields 

Award for Allen Pond Park 

Holiday Movie Series at the Playhouse

Admission is free, but tickets are required. Seating is general admission and limited. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtimes; so arrive early if you want to sit together! Reserve your free ticket at https://www.ticketleap.com/events/?q=Bowie+Playhouse&...

2023 Curbside Leaf Collection Program

2023 Leaf Collection Program

The City’s curbside leaf collection service begins the week of October 30, 2023. Each residential neighborhood is scheduled for two collections. Residents should rake leaves into piles at the edge of their grass (not ...

Breakfast with Santa

Bring out the family & enjoy Breakfast with Santa on December 16 at 9 a.m. at the Bowie Senior Center. Enjoy a hardy breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit and coffee. There will be roving magicians crafts and photos with Santa available. This event is...