The photo above tells the whole story as to why Bocce is such an exciting game. Very close plays such as this occur often and that adds to the drama of the game. Bocce is easy to learn and even some of our beginners make plays similar to this.

The Bonita Bay Bocce Club welcomes new members to participate in league and open play and the social events. Whether you've played before, or want to try a new sport, you will enjoy the enthusiastic camaraderie here in Bonita Bay.

Bocce was played in the Roman Empire and developed into its present form in Italy. Today it is played around the world. Throwing balls toward a target is the oldest game known to mankind. As early as 5000 B.C. the Egyptians played a form of bocce with polished rocks. Bocce has come to flourish in the US which has more than 25,000,000 bocce enthusiasts. Next to soccer and golf, bocce is the third most participated sport in the world and is considered the oldest known sport in world history.

Here in Bonita Bay there are many leagues and open play for men and women. Several tournaments are played each season and they always attract a large number of enthusiastic fans. Matches are usually played at three Riverwalk Park courts, and there is another court at Spring Creek Park.