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  1. Home

  2. Our Community

    1. About Bowie
      1. City Offices
      2. Contact Information
      3. Demographics
      4. Maps
    2. Arts in Bowie
      1. Arts Committee
      2. Art Galleries
      3. Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
      4. Bowie Playhouse
      5. Grants
      6. Public Art
        1. Boathouse Mural
        2. Bowie Portal Sundial
        3. Great Water
        4. Ham's Shadow
        5. Lost Blues Brother Bird
        6. Triple Crown
      7. Scholarships
      8. Special Programs
    3. Centennial
      1. Special Topics in Bowie History
        1. Horse Racing
        2. Books about Bowie
    4. Development Projects
    5. Green Bowie
      1. Activities, Events, Volunteering
        1. Become a Green Team Volunteer
        2. Eagle Scout/Gold Award Projects
        3. Stream Teams
        4. Weed Warriors
      2. Building and Buying Green
        1. Green Buildings
        2. Green Businesses
          1. Green Business Resources
        3. Local Food
      3. Energy and Climate
        1. Alternative Transportation
        2. Climate Action
        3. Energy Audit Program
        4. Energy Saving Tips
        5. Renewable Energy
        6. What's an Energy Audit?
        7. Lightbulbs
      4. Nature and Wildlife
        1. Backyard Habitats
        2. Tree Canopy
          1. Plant One Tree
        3. Tree Rebates
        4. Lawn Alternatives
      5. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Compost
        1. Composting
          1. $20 Backyard Compost Bins
        2. Food Waste Collection
        3. Reusable Shopping Bags
      6. Stormwater
        1. City Stormwater Projects
        2. On-Lot Stormwater Solutions
        3. Stormwater Pollution Solutions
        4. Rain Barrels
      7. Studies and Reports
      8. Sustainability
      9. Veterans Day 5k
    6. Education
      1. Bowie Reads
      2. Education Committee
      3. Grants
      4. Scholarships
      5. Educator Recognition Programs
        1. Excellence in Education
      6. Youth Leadership Bowie
      7. Read Aloud Literacy Program
    7. Emergency Preparedness
      1. Alert Bowie - 2.0
      2. Cold Weather Tips
      3. Emergency Communications
      4. Emergency Preparedness Month Tips
      5. Fire Prevention
      6. Fire Safety
      7. Fire Service in Bowie
      8. Hurricanes
      9. Know How to Be Prepared
      10. Lightning Safety
      11. Severe Weather Tips
      12. Snow Preparedness
      13. Storm Resources
      14. Floods
      15. About Us
      16. Emergency Communication Information
      17. What To Do
      18. Fire Safety
      19. Coronavirus
    8. Recreation & Parks
      1. Gymnasium
        1. Camps
        2. Gym Allocations
        3. Gym Memberships
        4. Gymnasium Brochure
        5. Programs
        6. Special Events
          1. Back to School Bash
        7. This Month at the Gym
      2. Ice Arena
        1. Monthly Calendars
        2. Activities & Programs
        3. Lessons & Camps
        4. Public Skating Sessions
        5. Snack Bar & Pro Shop
      3. Museums
        1. Belair Mansion
          1. Rental of Belair Mansion
        2. Belair Stable Museum
        3. Bowie Railroad Museum
        4. Old Town Bowie Welcome Center
        5. Prince George's County Genealogy Library
        6. National Capital Radio & Television Museum
        7. Teaching about Bowie Museums
      4. Parks
        1. Amphitheater Use (Robert V. Setera)
        2. Ball Field Status
        3. Reserving Picnic Facilities
          1. How to Make a Picnic Reservation
          2. Cancellations
          3. Picnic Site Rental Fees
          4. Picnic Facilities
          5. Picnic Facility Availability
          6. Reservation Guidelines
        4. Selling Concessions in Our Parks
        5. Hosting Special Events
        6. Park Maps
        7. Acorn Hill Park
        8. Allen Pond Park
          1. Allen Pond Park Master Plan
          2. Boathouse at Allen Pond Park
        9. Blacksox Park
        10. Buckingham Park
        11. Church Road Park
        12. Dog Park
        13. Glen Allen Park
        14. Jericho Park
        15. Popes Creek Park
        16. Skate Park
          1. Skate Park Pad Rental
          2. News and Events
        17. Town Green - Old Town Bowie
        18. Veterans Park
        19. Whitemarsh Park
          1. Whitemarsh Park Master Plan
        20. Discovering Nature
        21. Other Local Parks
        22. Community Garden
      5. Senior Services
      6. Recreation Master Plans
        1. Recreation Master Plan 2005-2010
        2. Allen Pond Master Plan
        3. White Marsh Master Plan
      7. Special Events
        1. Memorial Day Parade
          1. Parade Participants
        2. Bowiefest
        3. International Festival
        4. Summer Concerts
        5. Farmers Market
        6. National Anthem and Voice of Bowie Auditions
        7. Hall of Honor
        8. House Decorating Contest
        9. Beautification Awards
        10. Fall Fun
        11. Virtual Holiday Happenings
        12. Spring Crafts
      8. Playhouse
    9. Facilities
      1. City Hall
      2. Kenhill Center
        1. Leasing Information
        2. Meeting Room Reservations
      3. City Gym
      4. Ice Arena
      5. Museums
      6. Parks
      7. Playhouse
      8. Senior Center
      9. Room Reservations
        1. City Hall Rooms
          1. Conference Room 181
          2. Conference Room 201
          3. Conference Room 243
        2. Kenhill Center Rooms
          1. Conference Room 119
          2. Conference Room 116
          3. Conference Room 121
          4. Conference Room 118
          5. Conference Room 123
          6. Conference Room 125
          7. Conference Room 124
          8. Multipurpose Room 101
    10. Traffic Control
      1. Education
      2. Enforcement
      3. Engineering & Traffic Calming Measures
      4. Belair Drive & Beaverdale Lane
    11. Transportation
      1. Commuting
      2. Public Transit
      3. Transportation for Seniors
    12. Awards, Grants & Scholarships
    13. Get Involved
    14. Kudos for Bowie
    15. Maps & GIS
    16. Resource Directory
    17. More Community Resources...
    18. Keep Connected
    19. Food Assistance
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  3. Government

    1. Bowie Race Track
    2. Budget & Financial Reports
    3. City Code & Charter
    4. City Council
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Council Biographies
        1. Tim Adams, Mayor
        2. Adrian Boafo, Mayor Pro Tem & District 3 Councilmember
        3. Henri Gardner, At-Large Councilmember
        4. Ingrid Harrison, At-Large Councilmember
        5. Michael Esteve, District 1 Councilmember 
        6. Dufour Woolfley, District 2 Councilmember
        7. Roxy Ndebumadu, District 4 Councilmember
      3. Meeting Information
      4. Staff Reports
      5. Weekly Status Reports
      6. View Council Meetings
        1. Live Council Meeting
        2. Past Council Meetings
      7. Ex Parte Communication Disclosures
    5. City Committees
      1. List of Committees
        1. Administrative Review Board
        2. Advisory Planning Board
        3. Board of Elections
        4. Arts Committee
        5. Board of Personnel Appeals
        6. Community Outreach Committee
          1. Community Resource Videos
          2. Food Drive
          3. Outreach Grants
          4. Popp Award
          5. Bowie Faces of Kindness Award
            1. Honorees
        7. Community Recreation Committee
        8. Diversity Committee
          1. Martin Luther King Art Contest
        9. Economic Development Committee
        10. Education Committee
        11. Environmental Advisory Committee
        12. Ethics Commission
          1. Advisory Opinions
          2. Ethics Complaints
          3. Financial Disclosure Review
          4. Lobbying
          5. Meeting Minutes
          6. Outreach and Education
        13. Financial Advisory Committee
        14. Green Team Executive Committee
        15. Information Technology Committee
        16. Public Safety Committee
        17. Youth Council
      2. How To Apply
      3. Liaisons
      4. Meeting Schedule
      5. Role
      6. Vacancies
    6. Departments
      1. City Manager's Office
        1. Strategic Planning
        2. Elections
          1. 2019 Election Results
          2. Election Code
          3. Filing For Office
          4. Polling Places & Neighborhoods by District
          5. Campaign Finance Reports
          6. Campaign Signs
          7. City Council Districts
          8. Treasurer Reports
          9. Voter Registration
        3. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Alert Bowie - 2.0
          2. Cold Weather Tips
          3. Emergency Communications
          4. Emergency Preparedness Month Tips
          5. Fire Prevention
          6. Fire Safety
          7. Fire Service in Bowie
          8. Hurricanes
          9. Know How to Be Prepared
          10. Lightning Safety
          11. Severe Weather Tips
          12. Snow Preparedness
          13. Storm Resources
          14. Floods
          15. About Us
          16. Emergency Communication Information
          17. What To Do
          18. Fire Safety
          19. Coronavirus
        4. Grants
          1. Grant Programs Summary
          2. Additional Grant Programs Summary
          3. Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program
          4. Workforce Training Program
          5. Home Buyer Assistance Program
          6. HUD / CDBG
          7. Fair Housing Overview
          8. Homeless Services
          9. Youth Homelessness
          10. Affordable Housing
          11. Sustainable Community Action Plan
          12. Senior Housing Rehab Program
          13. Other City Grants
          14. Survey
          15. CARES Act
        5. Communications
          1. Keeping in Touch
          2. Social Media
      2. Community Services
        1. Parks & Grounds Division
          1. Ballfield Maintenance
          2. Synthetic Turf Ball Fields
          3. Green Building
          4. Maintaining Public Areas
          5. Playground Inspections
          6. Trees
          7. Gradys Walk Pear Tree Replacement Project
      3. Finance
        1. Budget Development Process
        2. Budget Documents
        3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
        4. Financial Advisory Committee
        5. Paying Your Water Bill
          1. Online Water Bill Payments
          2. Payment Options
          3. Water & Sewer Rates
          4. Late Fee Disconnection
          5. Exemption from Certain Water & Sewer Fees
          6. Conservation Tips
        6. Starting New Water Service
        7. Reporting Waste, Fraud, or Abuse
      4. Information Technology
        1. Information on Cyber Security
        2. Maps & GIS
        3. Microsoft Teams Resource and Training
      5. Planning & Community Development
        1. Archived Documents
        2. Bike Trails
        3. Bowie Heritage Trail
        4. Bowie Master Plan Update
        5. Businesses
          1. Business in Bowie
          2. Business Incubator
          3. Development Sites Outline
          4. Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
          5. Retail Opportunities & Demographics
          6. Starting a Business
        6. Departures
        7. Development Projects
          1. Jesuit Retreat Center
          2. Bowie Marketplace Apartments
          3. Melford Town Center
          4. Mill Branch Crossing
          5. South Lake (formerly Karington)
          6. Bowie Town Center Sears Parcel Redevelopment
        8. Development Review Guidelines Update
        9. Economic Development
        10. Green Bowie
          1. Activities, Events, Volunteering
          2. Building and Buying Green
          3. Energy and Climate
          4. Nature and Wildlife
          5. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Compost
          6. Stormwater
          7. Studies and Reports
          8. Sustainability
          9. Veterans Day 5k
        11. Homeowners Association List
        12. Policies
        13. Publications
        14. Sustainability
        15. Trails Master Plan
          1. Trails Master Plan Process
          2. Bowie Heritage Trail
        16. Variances
      6. Police
        1. Non-Emergency Call Center
        2. Speed Cameras
          1. Appealing Citations & Appeals
          2. Camera Use
          3. General FAQs
          4. Paying Citation Fines
        3. Crime Reports
          1. Biweekly Crime Reports
          2. Uniform Crime Reports
          3. Unusual Reports
            1. 2012 Unusual Reports
            2. 2013 Unusual Reports
            3. 2014 Unusual Reports
            4. 2015 Unusual Reports
            5. 2016 Unusual Reports
            6. 2017 Unusual Reports
          4. CityProtect
        4. BPD Employment
        5. Information Wanted
        6. Sex Offenders
        7. Submit a Crime Tip
          1. Report Suspicious Activity
          2. Tip About a Crime
        8. Crime Prevention
          1. Apartment Watch
          2. ATM Safety
          3. Closing the Door on Crime
          4. Business Watch
            1. Brochure
            2. Business Info Network
            3. Resources
          5. Keeping Children Safe
          6. Neighborhood Watch
          7. Preventing Bank Card Fraud
          8. Prevention Tips
          9. Self Defense Classes for Women
        9. Theft From Auto Prevention Tips
        10. Citizen Academy
        11. Bowie Explorers
          1. How to Join
          2. Supporting Post 1916
        12. Bicycle Registry
        13. Traffic Safety
          1. Recent Changes to the Law
            1. Traffic Citations
          2. Traffic Calming Policy
        14. Feedback
          1. Complaint Process
          2. Officer Recognition Form
        15. Policies
        16. Collective Bargaining Agreement
        17. Public Safety Committee
        18. Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland 2019
        19. Annual Reports
        20. Kickball for a Cause
        21. CALEA Accreditation
        22. Camera Rebate Program
      7. Public Works
        1. Trash & Recycling
        2. Leaf Collection
        3. Make a Request
        4. Mosquito Control
        5. Snow Removal
        6. Street Maintenance
        7. Street Lights
        8. Traffic Calming
        9. Wastewater Services
        10. Water Service
        11. Lawn Mower Rebates
        12. Engineering Review & Permitting
          1. Storm Drain & Street Design Standards
        13. Capital Projects
    7. Elections
      1. 2019 Election Results
      2. Election Code
      3. Filing For Office
      4. Polling Places & Neighborhoods by District
      5. Campaign Finance Reports
        1. 2019 Campaign Finance Reports
        2. 2015 Campaign Finance Reports
      6. Campaign Signs
      7. City Council Districts
        1. Council District Maps
      8. Treasurer Reports
      9. Voter Registration
    8. Grants
      1. Grant Programs Summary
      2. Additional Grant Programs Summary
      3. Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program
      4. Workforce Training Program
      5. Home Buyer Assistance Program
        1. Foreclosure Referral Program
      6. HUD / CDBG
        1. Annual Action Plan
        2. CAPER
        3. Community Development Block Grant Checklist
        4. Consolidated Plan for Community Development
        5. Senior Housing Rehab Program
      7. Fair Housing Overview
        1. Annual Fair Housing Symposium
        2. Fair Housing Resources
        3. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
        4. Fair Housing Survey
      8. Homeless Services
      9. Youth Homelessness
      10. Affordable Housing
        1. Comprehensive Housing Strategy
      11. Sustainable Community Action Plan
      12. Senior Housing Rehab Program
        1. Senior Rehab Program Criteria & Application
      13. Other City Grants
        1. Arts Grants
        2. Community Outreach Grants
        3. Education Grants
      14. Survey
      15. CARES Act
    9. Employment
      1. Benefits
        1. Health Benefits
        2. Health Plans
        3. Employee Assistance Program
        4. Leave
        5. Life Insurance
        6. Long-Term Benefits
        7. Retirement
      2. Employment Policies
      3. Job Announcements
    10. Bowie TV
      1. Broadcast Schedule
      2. Live Streaming
      3. Resources for Community Television Producers
        1. Skype Productions
        2. How to Create Successful Skype Productions
        3. Show & File Submission Instructions
        4. Submit Your Files
        5. Scheduling Sessions
        6. More Resources for Home-Based Productions
    11. Forms
    12. Press Releases
    13. Newsletters & Reports
    14. Maryland Public Information Act Request
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Bowie Trader Joe's
    2. Business Advice
    3. Business in Bowie
    4. Business Groups
    5. Business Help
    6. Business Incubator
    7. Business License
    8. Business Loans
    9. Commercial Real Estate Sites in Bowie
    10. Development Sites Outline
    11. Economic Development
    12. Request For Proposals
    13. Restaurant Guide
    14. Retail Opportunities & Demographics
    15. Size Up - Bowie's Market Analysis Tool
    16. Starting a Business
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  5. Services

    1. Animal Control
      1. Community Cats
        1. Getting Help With Cats In Your Community
        2. Addressing Nuisance Cat Problems
        3. Humane Deterrent Devices
        4. Trap-Neuter-Return
          1. Local Community Cat/TNR Groups
      2. Dog Park
      3. Emergency Planning for Pet Owners
      4. Lost Pets
      5. Microchips in Pets
      6. Pet Adoption Information
      7. Pet Assistance Programs
      8. Pet Licensing
      9. Pet Links
      10. Pet Pickup
      11. Pet Policies
      12. Pet Vaccines
      13. Prince George's Animal Services
      14. Temporary Holding Area for Cats & Dogs
      15. Wildlife
        1. Vultures
      16. Chickens and Poultry
      17. Spay/Neuter
    2. Building Permits
    3. Code Compliance
      1. Code Compliance Staff
      2. Building Permits
      3. Fences
        1. New Fence on a Regular Lot
        2. Corner and Through Lot Fences
      4. Municipal Infractions
      5. Parking Regulations
      6. Property Maintenance
      7. Recent Changes to the City Code
      8. Rental Housing
      9. Sheds
      10. Administrative Abatement Fee
      11. Maryland Lead Paint Law
      12. Service Request | Ask A Question
      13. Assistance Programs
    4. Leaf Collection
    5. Mosquito Control
      1. Mosquito Prevention at Home
      2. Surveillance / Spraying Schedule
      3. Mosquito Control Program
      4. West Nile Virus
    6. Rental Housing Program
      1. Rental Housing Program
        1. Rental Housing Program
    7. Senior Center
      1. Masks for Seniors
      2. Advisory Board
      3. Classes
      4. Clubs & Organizations
      5. Health & Wellness
      6. Information and Referral
      7. Newsletter
      8. Nutrition Program
      9. Transportation for Seniors
      10. Trips
        1. Trip Rules
        2. Senior Trip Weather Policy
    8. Snow Removal
      1. Jurisdiction
      2. Severe Icing Conditions
      3. Cold Weather Tips
      4. Winter Weather Tips
      5. Snow Removal FAQ
    9. Stormwater Management
      1. City Stormwater Projects
      2. On-Lot Stormwater Solutions
      3. Stormwater Pollution Solutions
      4. Rain Barrels
    10. Street Lights
    11. Street & Sidewalk Maintenance
      1. Potholes
      2. Street Sweeping
    12. Street Sweeping Schedule
    13. Trash and Recycling
      1. Curbside Collections
        1. Household Trash
        2. Residential Recycling
          1. What Can I Recycle at Curbside?
        3. Special Pickup
        4. Yard Waste
        5. Collection Schedules
      2. Collection Schedules
      3. Bulk items
      4. More Waste & Recycling Resources
      5. Recycling Carts
      6. Recycling Plastic Bags
      7. Motor Oil & Antifreeze Collection
    14. Water Service
      1. Hydrant Flushing
      2. Paying Your Water Bill
      3. Starting New Water Service
      4. Water Service Issues
    15. Youth & Family Services
      1. Helping Families Cope With the Pandemic
      2. Crisis Intervention
      3. Counseling
      4. Youth & Family Services Groups
        1. Active Parenting
        2. ADHD
        3. Girls Count
        4. Dream It, Be It
        5. Calm, Confident Kids
        6. LGBTQ+ Adolescent Empowerment Group
        7. Divorce/Separation Family Group
      5. School Based Prevention Programs
      6. Teen Mentoring Program
      7. Young Adult Job Fair
      8. Teen Job Bank
      9. Information and Referrals
        1. Talking to Children about Trauma
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. A Job
      2. Building Permit
      3. Gym Membership
    2. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Offices
      3. City Staff
      4. My Elected Representatives
    3. Learn More About
      1. City Holidays
      2. Awards, Grants & Scholarships
      3. Bowie License Plates
      4. Development Projects
      5. Field Allocation Process
      6. Ice Arena
      7. Moving To Bowie
      8. Our History
      9. Park & Picnic Reservations
      10. Trash & Recycling Collection
      11. Scams
      12. Bowie Race Track Site
      13. Listening Sessions
    4. Report or Request
      1. Code Compliance Issue
      2. Crime Tip
      3. Maryland Public Information Request
      4. Special Pick-Up
      5. Street Light Problem
      6. Street Problem
      7. Traffic Enforcement
      8. Water Pollution
    5. Pay For
      1. Speed Camera Ticket
      2. Water Bill
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Alert Bowie
      2. Newsletters
      3. Notify Me
    7. Volunteer
      1. For A City Committee
      2. To Do a Scout Project
      3. Neighbors Helping Neighbors
      4. Stream Teams
      5. More Volunteer Opportunities
    8. Translate Site
      1. Google Translate
    9. Complete the 2020 Census
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    4. Employment
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    7. View Council Meetings
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    9. Request Service | Ask Question
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