There is a beautiful enclosed bowling green hidden away in the upper park next to the historical buildings. For more than 110 years bowlers have been playing on these greens, though only one is now in use. In former times they were the best in the city and hosted many competition finals.

Social bowls is played from the start of April to the end of September on Monday and Tuesday. Contact friendsofeastvillepark@gmail.com,

Bowling is an inexpensive and enjoyable lawn game that gets you moving while enjoying life in the slow lane. It is a game of skill that takes minutes to learn and a lifetime to master. Each ball has a weighted bias to allow the ball to curve towards the target ball [jack] and the closest balls to the jack score the points.

Despite having a reputation as being for pensioners, anyone can play, and you move more than you would imagine! We welcome participants from all parts of our community, bowls ability is not impacted by gender, race or physical ability; success comes from practice and experience.