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Bowie is located in Prince George’s County, Maryland and covers 16 square miles. As of 2000, the city’s population was approximately 50,000. Bowie is the largest municipality in Prince George’s County and is the fifth most populous city and third largest city by area in Maryland.

Bowie History

In 1869 the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Company began the construction of a railroad that would run from Baltimore to Southern Maryland. Ben Plumb was a land speculator and developer, and in 1870 he sold building lots around the railroad junction and named the settlement Huntington City. Huntington City was renamed in honor of Oden Bowie in 1880, who was president of the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Company at the time.

By 1902, the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad was bought by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Bowie Race Track was built in 1914 and enabled the Belair Stud to become one of Maryland's premier areas for thoroughbreds. By 1916, the town of Bowie was officially incorporated.

Bowie Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department of Bowie is fully dedicated to providing a safe and excellent park system for their residents and visitors. The department works with the Tree Preservation Committee and Beautification Committee on a regular basis to maintain their open spaces and recreational buildings. Bowie has been recognized nationally as a winner in Tree City and Plant USA competitions.

Allen Pond Park
Allen Pond Park is an 85-acre multi-use park. The park includes an ice arena, amphitheater, boathouse, skate park, 10-acre stocked pond, 6 lighted ball fields, picnic areas and pavilions, walking and biking trails, lighted basketball court, fitness station and several playground areas. Allen Pond Park is the home of Opportunity Park, which offers a playground for small children, a school-aged playground, fitness cluster and fishing pier.

Whitemarsh Park
Whitemarsh Park is a 182-acre multi-use park which includes the Bowie Playhouse, 4 lighted ball fields, picnic areas and pavilions, a campfire circle, hiking and biking trails and a playground.

Bowie Ice Arena
The Bowie Ice Arena is newly renovated and is located at Allen Pond Park. The Ice Arena is open for skating July through April of every year. Bowie Ice Arena offers ice skating for all ages and levels. There are discounts available for City of Bowie residents, families, senior citizens, and groups of ten or more people. Group and private skating lessons are offered year round. The Ice Arena also offers summer day camps for children 6 years and older. Campers participate in both on and off-ice activities, outside sport activities and arts and crafts.

Bowie Skate Park
The Bowie Skate Park is a 10,000 square foot concrete skating facility that is open for skateboard and inline skating. The facility is designed to challenge all skill levels and abilities. The street course offers numerous skating elements including rolled banks, pump bumps, kinked rails, steps, quarter pipes, and a unique snake run that connects the bowl deck to the street course. For vert skaters, the bowl varies in depth from 4-9' and sports and over vertical cradle that will challenge the most advanced skaters. All skaters are required to wear a helmet, with chin strap secured, and must have their City-issued skate park membership card in their possession while skating.

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Bowie Attractions

Bowie is home to many great educational and fun attractions. This historically rich community offers many opportunities for learning and recreation through their many educational museums and programs. You won’t want to miss out on any of these great stops with your family and friends!

The Belair Mansion
The Belair Mansion is the five-part Georgian plantation house of Samuel Ogle, who was Provincial Governor of Maryland. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Belair Stable Museum
Belair Stable was part of the famous “Belair Stud,” one of the premier racing stables between the 30s and 50s. The history of the Belair Stable extends over two hundred and fifty years. Heritage Day is a festival celebrating the history of Bowie and is held at the Stable as well as two other city museums.

Bowie Railroad Station and Huntington Museum
The Bowie Railroad Station was restored in the 1990’s. The station was first built in 1872 by the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company at the junction of rail lines into Washington, D.C. and Southern Maryland. The Railroad Museum is supported by the City of Bowie and the Huntington Heritage Society.

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