Where To Do Barefoot Bowls with Kids in Sydney

Nothing says warm weather like kicking off your shoes and enjoying the sunshine! Why not do this with a cheap beer in hand under the guise of playing barefoot bowls with the kids? It’s certainly something that’s become more popular over the last decade for adults so it’s only natural that we’d now want to bring our kids along; barefoot bowls in Sydney.

Where To Do Barefoot Bowls with Kids in Sydney

Here are some of the best places in Sydney to go barefoot bowling with the kids.

1. Petersham Bowls

An Inner West favourite, the bowls at Petersham Bowls are cheap and they have wonderful live music acts regularly. Bowling is available any time during club hours and outside club hours for functions. Night bowling is available from 5 pm to 9 pm during Summer. They often have terrific fun things for kids like jumping castles and face painting.

Where: 77 Brighton Street, Petersham
When:  Various session times available Tuesday - Sunday 
Cost:    Adults $10, Kids (under 18) $5.

2. Taren Point Bowls Club 

Located in the heart of the Sutherland Shire, Taren Point Bowls Club is a family favourite for a bite to eat, why not raise the stakes with a game of family bowls? There's also a barbeque area you can hire if you would like to cook up a feast. 

Where: 203 Holt Road, Taren Point
When:  Open daily. Bookings advised.
Cost:  $15 or $20 per person with BBQ

3. The Greens North Sydney

The Greens North Sydney has a wonderful café attached that you will love. The Greens is incredibly child-friendly and has an amazing view of the harbour. On-site parking is limited but there is plenty of (paid) street parking available in the surrounding streets. Open in 1888, it’s the second oldest greens in NSW.

Where: 50 Ridge Street, North Sydney
When:  Open daily. Bookings advised.
Price:   Adults $25, Kids (under 18) $15

4. Longueville Sporting Club (The Diddy)

The Diddy is an iconic local club for anyone who grew up in the Lower North Shore. A popular space for events, barefoot bowls are open every day of the week and are extremely popular on weekends, especially in summer. The dress code is relaxed. Kids are very welcome - in fact, they eat free on Thursdays! 

Where: Cnr Kenneth St, River Rd, Longueville
When:  Every day
Price:   Non-members $10, Members $5

5. Mona Vale Bowling Club

Open to the whole family, children can enjoy the little bowls for little hands. Mona Vale Bowling Club is unique in that it offers a large grass area perfect for family picnics as you battle each other over rolls on the turf. There are also BBQs available for use at no extra charge, just BYO meat. Fabulous day out for everyone. Never played before? Review these instructions kindly provided on their website.

Where: 1598 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale
When:  Sundays
Price:   $10 per person

6. Balmain Bowling Club

Balmain Bowling Club is the oldest lawn bowl greens in NSW, having open in 1880. Bookings are for 2 hour slots and they have a lovely eatery on site. If you are unsure how to play, the club offers a free instructional session at the start of your time slot.

Where: 156 Darling Street, Balmain
When:  Every day. Bookings required.
Cost:    $10 per person

7. Erko Bowl

Affectionately known as Erko Bowl, the Alexandria Erskineville Bowling Club offers barefoot bowls every day for members and casual guests. One of their friendly team members will help you with the basics  of the game and BBQ packages are also available.

Where: 1 Fox Avenue, Erskineville
When:  Every day. Bookings required.
Cost:    $20 pp for 2 hrs | $40 pp bowling plus BBQ

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