Announcements

*March 13, 2026. IT IS HOT HERE!!!! So, we are moving check-in to 8AM beginning Monday, March 16. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.

Location: Joslyn Centre located at 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Usual play days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Newcomers welcome: Please arrive at 8:00am so we can offer an orientation; we can loan you bowls.

*February 24, 2026: A volunteer team installed a new, bigger shed at PDLBC. Hot and hard work. Excellent result! Photo here.

*We are having a GREAT season here in Palm Desert. Today, February 13, 2026, saw completion of the annual Tournament of Hearts, with participation of four terrific teams, who bowled with their hearts. Photos here.

*Pairs Tournament winners of December 5 are: (1) Ray and Todd, (2) Gary and Yvonne, (3) Bev and Jean. Congratulations! Photos here.

About Us

The Palm Desert Lawn Bowling Club at the Joslyn Senior Center in Palm Desert, California, has been the Coachella Valley’s only public lawn bowling facility since 1986. Today the eight-rink green is the seasonal home (November through April) to many Canadian and UK visitors while attracting more and more local residents who bowl year round. The Palm Desert Lawn Bowling Club is a member of SW Division of Bowls USA where several nationally-ranked bowlers in the US reside.

Lawn bowling is a sport played on a level green in which players roll bowls as close as possible to a smaller ball called a jack. No other game on earth has been more highly endorsed by health authorities for seniors than the game of bowls. Since it is played by a team, it also presents group therapy at its best. It is getting close to nature, enjoying fresh air, sunshine and healthy exercise, with a mildly competitive game in the companionship of friends. All are welcome to experience this senior-perfect healthy sport. No previous athletic experience is necessary. Click on Lawn Bowling Basics.

When we play

Bowls take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday next to the Joslyn Centre located at 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. The check-in time varies by the season. (See Announcements, above, for the current check-in time.) We offer free lessons for beginners which includes use of club bowls. All visitors, from beginners to advanced, are always welcome!

Cost

One day drop-in play $10.

One month membership $100.

Annual membership $250 (November to November).

Contact

For more information, contact Diane Dykema at 310-404-5689.

Palm Desert Lawn Bowling Club