Join us for the International Sport of Lawn Bowls
Lawn bowling is easy to learn, very low cost, and provides gentle, healthy exercise and pleasant social company.
Every day thousands of people drive up and down Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto without realizing that tucked away behind the trees and the ivy at Embarcadero Road and Cowper Street is one of the most charming lawn bowls facilities in California. Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club (PALBC) has been a part of the Palo Alto community since the 1930s.
When the gates to the club are open, the public is welcome to visit, watch the game, and talk to members about the game.
Visiting bowlers from other clubs anywhere in the world are welcome to join in our draw games at no cost. No need to wear “whites,” just flat-soled shoes. We have loaner bowls for you to use.
PALBC is open year-round for your bowling pleasure.
DRaw Game Schedule
Summer (April through October)
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 p.m.
(Name on the board 15 minutes before game time)
Winter (November through March)
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 p.m.
(Name on the board 15 minutes before game time)
New to the GAme? Free Lessons
Drop-in on a Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (weather permitting) and a coach will be on the green to get you started. Or contact John Hickson, j.hickson@sbcglobal.net, 650.367.9499 to schedule a free private lesson.
PALBC Newsletter WICKS
BIRTHDAY BASH Celebrating 90 years!
On September 30, 2023, some 60 plus bowlers gathered at the green at 11 a.m. to celebrate the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club’s 90th birthday. Following remarks from Ian Harris, club president, and Lydia Kou, Mayor, City of Palo Alto, a brand new Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club flag was raised on an almost 90-year-old freshly painted flagpole (thanks to the city). Next was lunch, the rolling of a spider, a ten-end draw game, and dessert. A day for the PALBC history books!
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