Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green is a city of 29,983 people in Wood County, Ohio, founded in 1901.
Why visit Bowling Green
Townapedia lists 83 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 140 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green State University College of Business Administration, Wood County Museum and Floral Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bowling Green
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bowling Green
Bowling Green is a city in, and the county seat of, Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 30,808 at the 2020 census. Located 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Toledo, it is part of the Toledo metropolitan area and a member of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments. Bowling Green is the home of Bowling Green State University.
From the Wikipedia article Bowling Green, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Bowling Green State University
School · 0.4 mi
Public university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
Bowling Green State University College of Business Administration
School · 0.9 mi
Herpetology Lab
Zoo and aquarium · 0.4 mi
The Herpetology Lab is an indoor collection of Reptiles and Amphibians. The Lab is open to the public.
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks83
Wood County Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Museum and former Infirmary in Bowling Green, Ohio
13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green
Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa,Su 13:00-16:00
Floral Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
U.S. Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic governmental facility in downtown Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
Wood County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Local government building in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
National Construction Equipment Museum
Museum · 3.5 mi
Museum of construction equipment
The Oaks Green Roof
Monument and historic site
A roof showcasing many green technologies and sustainable techniques. Available by tour only. Call the office of Campus Sustainability...
71 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
Warren E. Steller Field
Park · 1.0 mi
Baseball park at Bowling Green State University
Cochrane Soccer Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
The soccer stadium of Bowling Green State University.
Conneaut Haskins Park
Park · 0.8 mi
A small park with minor sports facilities. Best known by locals for it's hill which is used for sledding in winter.
34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes140
El Zarape
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
1616 East Wooster Street, Bowling Green
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
1216 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Mister Spots
Restaurant · Sandwich, Wings, Salad, Fries
206 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Mo-We 11:00-24:00, Th 11:00-01:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-02:30, Su...
Ninja Hibachi Sushi Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.4 mi
1080 South Main Street, Bowling Green
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1099 South Main Street, Bowling Green
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00, Su 11:30-24:00
Pizza Pub 516
Bar and pub · Pizza · 0.4 mi
516 East Wooster Street, Bowling Green
Su-Th 11:00-11:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Call of the Canyon Cafe
Cafe · Sandwich, Deli, Tex-Mex
109 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa-Su 11:00-16:00
Flatlands Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pastry, Chocolate
138 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; PH off
Grounds for Thought
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 0.4 mi
A local cafe and used bookstore.
174 South Main Street, Bowling Green
128 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Fairfield Inn & Suites Bowling Green
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1544 East Wooster Street, Bowling Green
Churches and places of worship27
Christ's Church in Bowling Green
Church · Nondenominational · 1.6 mi
14455 Campbell Hill Road, Bowling Green
Bowling Green Alliance Church
Church · 1.2 mi
1161 East Napoleon Road, Bowling Green
Bowling Green Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.6 mi
331 South Enterprise Street, Bowling Green
Peace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.2 mi
1021 West Wooster Street, Bowling Green
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare13
Promedica Physicians - Wood County School Consortium Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1180 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Map of Bowling Green
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bowling Green Wwtp (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wood County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2002-11-18: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Perrysburg 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Maumee 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Fostoria 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Toledo 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Oregon 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Findlay 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Sylvania 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Fremont 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Tiffin 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Defiance 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bowling Green Ohio Main Street, The original uploader was Wapcaplet at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bowling Green Painted Ladies, Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393510151, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Painted Lady, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393812134, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Painted Lady, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52394019158, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Painted Lady, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393812004, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393948855, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52394019038, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393949170, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52394018913, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52394018863, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393509971, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52394018813, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393509876, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393948570, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Greetings from Bowling Green, Ohio - Large Letter Postcard (14464528423), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393812209, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393002387, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Wood County Jail, Prospect Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393509796, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393949240, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wood County Courthouse, Court Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393948410, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bowling Green Courthouse Vaulted Ceiling, Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wood County Courthouse, Court Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52394018603, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wood County Courthouse, Court Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393002192, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393812334, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52394019533, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH - 52393949385, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wood County Home and Infirmary, Nyttend, Public domain
- Former post office in Bowling Green, Nyttend, Public domain
- Floral Hall in Bowling Green, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wood County Courthouse and Jail (Jail Focus), Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wood County Courthouse Winter View, Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wood County Courthouse Stone Carving, Mbrickn, CC BY 4.0
- Wood County Courthouse Carving Closeup, Mbrickn, CC BY 4.0
- Wood County Courthouse Stairwell, Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
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