Bocce Court Project
Thanks to your generosity, the support of Friends of Baker Park, a grant from the State of Maryland, and the tireless effort of the 15-member Bocce Steering Committee… we have raised over $125,000 for the materials to build the bocce venue in Baker Park!
The Bocce Courts are now open to the public!
The City of Frederick Recreation Department’s four bocce courts are located in Room 1 of Baker Park.
When not reserved, the courts are available on a first come basis. Players must limit play to 1.5 hours if other players are waiting. The reservation schedule and the bocce court rules/policies are located here.
Bocce ball equipment is available to the public at no charge. To check out a bocce ball set, go to the lower level of the William R. Talley Recreation Center located at 121 N Bentz Street, Frederick, MD.
Spring / Summer 2022…
To complete the project:
- Low safety fencing will be installed around the courts
- A walkway to access the venue from College Ave. will be built
Follow the Frederick Bocce Club’s Facebook page for updates on the following:
- Wednesday night bocce league from 6PM to 8PM.
- Bocce pickup games hosted by the Club most Sunday nights. These are free and open to the public. No experience or equipment required.
Thank You!
Friends of Baker Park is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-staffed community service organization dedicated to fostering community involvement in the preservation, restoration, use, and maintenance of Baker Park.
The 15-member Bocce Steering Committee was created in January 2018 under Friends of Baker Park to raise funds to build the bocce venue. With the construction of the bocce venue nearly complete, the Steering Committee’s work is nearly done, and the bocce venue will be open to the public.
Thank You! to all of the local businesses and individuals who have already donated. You are helping to get Frederick County “off of the couch and into the park”.
Everyone is Welcome!
Sign up to be notified when we play! Come play Bocce in Baker Park, Frederick, MD. We’ll bring the equipment and provide a welcoming environment. You bring a smile. Bocce is a game for all ages and skill levels. It’s social. It’s fun. It’s free… and it’s easy to learn! Usually we play on Sunday (weather dependent) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join Email List Once the courts are built, Frederick Bocce will continue to host the Sunday evening pick up games and will begin Wednesday evening league play during the playing season. |
Did you know?
- Bocce is the 3rd most popular sport in the world, ranking just behind soccer and golf.
- Bocce is being considered for the Olympics. See “Boules Sport 2024“.
- The local DC Bocce League which began in 2004 has over 5,000 members.
- Special Olympics Unified Sports® promotes Bocce for individuals with & without intellectual disabilities. Frederick County Special Olympics has over 200 athletes.
- FCPS offers “Unified Bocce” at all ten high schools. Their 2017 tournament had 208 participants.
- Bocce is experiencing a surge in popularity across all age groups and can be an economic driver.
Potential Business Opportunity
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