Thistle Lawn Bowling Club

06/08/2026

We are loving the new vibe in the club house, new bar, seating, rugs - almost too nice to leave and go bowl! But not quite!

05/08/2026

The first night of the Thistle Lawn Bowling Club’s Intro to lawn bowling class! What a talented and fun group of new bowlers! Great night to be enjoying beautiful Elizabeth Park and the game of lawn bowling!

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dave Altimari for winning the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting! Well done Dave!

For an impressive series exposing how the state’s unique towing laws favored unscrupulous companies that overcharged residents, prompting swift and meaningful consumer protections.

05/01/2026

A big congratulations to the The New York Lawn Bowling Club for hitting their 100th anniversary in Central Park! We are excited to join in the fun in August! Have a great year!

https://abc7ny.com/amp/post/new-york-lawn-bowling-club-celebrating-100th-anniversary-list-central-park/19008430/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRheClleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4VVZtcllndm83VXIzWlo3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEefgxcXouEX8ZcnbfJ5JMVRgK_qA7BlWXL-fjv-5WuGw4IOou4d16g09Omyso_aem_dkywrEcf1R8T2-5-cJRYVw

A game that has been played for a century in Central Park is kicking off a new season on Friday.

04/30/2026

Only 3 spots remain in our intro course to Lawn Bowling - class starts May 7th and you can register up to May 6th! Come and enjoy the fun of lawn bowling at beautiful Elizabeth Park, Hartford CT! Sign up at the link below!

This course provides an introduction to the sport of lawn bowling at the century-old Thistle Lawn Bowling Club, 1561 Asylum Ave. West Hartford, within the beautiful environs of Elizabeth Park. In this course you will learn the skills and rules required to play the game. You will play matches with ot...

04/30/2026

Great night at Thistle Lawn Bowling under the lights!

04/11/2026

A big thanks to all our helpers who got the greens and the club house ready for another year of bowling!! Warm weather, the world’s greatest game, beers and friends!

04/11/2026

A little spring cleaning just in time for a 70s (and possibly 80s!) weather stretch. Get those bowls out of storage!

04/04/2026

Still slots available in our May Madness lawn bowling course - sign up soon! Learn the game, have a lot of fun, meet new people, enjoy a cookout at the end of the class - all in lovely Elizabeth Park, Hartford CT! Click the link below to sign up! Skills required - willingness to have a good time, some bending, moving an arm, holding a beverage, having an appreciation for summer nights.

https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=16676

03/25/2026

18 slots left in our Thistle Lawn Bowling Club Lawn Bowling course! Is it hard? No! Can you do it with a drink in your hand? Yes! Is it as much fun as bocce? No - it's better! You aren't an athlete? Neither are we! What are the key requirements? Bending, rolling a ball, laughing, smiling, socializing, pretending you really wanted to make the great shot you just made on purpose. You say you'll go but only if you are fed? We got you covered - on the last night we celebrate your graduation with honors with a cookout! How do you sign up? The West Hartford Rec. Don't wait until it's too late! https://westhartford.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=16676&mode=roster&fbclid=IwY2xjawQw9mxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7S8Ue24IQa2rUPIK0nSgj6ukXb1LiX2lGFrOaIS31F55uwNE6eHBUTo7I1s_aem_Pyc2wm57qo0cj2YS2OVDkg

This course provides an introduction to the sport of lawn bowling at the century-old Thistle Lawn Bowling Club, 1561 Asylum Ave. West Hartford, within the beautiful environs of Elizabeth Park. In this course you will learn the skills and rules required to play the game. You will play matches with ot...