Our purpose is to promote and enjoy the game of Bocce. We are a friendly and supportive group, placing the emphasis on having fun!
We began with a small group of friends playing bocce on the grass in Baker Park in 2014. We launched our website in December of 2016 and had out first meeting with public officials in January 2017.
During 2017 we researched bocce court construction, met with local and regional stakeholders, and received feedback from Frederick City officials about our construction plans, and potential locations that might be available in Baker Park to build the courts.
In January 2018 the Frederick Bocce working group was organized under Friends of Baker Park, Inc., 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.
In June of 2018 the City of Frederick signed an agreement with Friends of Baker Park outlining a public/private partnership to build the bocce venue. It was agreed that the Frederick Bocce working group would raise the funds for the required materials, and that the Frederick City DPW would provide the labor.
Through the tireless efforts of the Frederick Bocce working group, by June 2019 we were able to raise $125,000 for the materials to build the bocce venue. Due to weather and Covid-19 delays, construction began in Fall 2021 and the courts were in full use by Spring 2022.
One of the reasons that we love the game is that it can be played by all age groups and is wheelchair friendly – making it a sport that is open to just about everyone. On several occasions many of the participants are new to the Frederick Bocce group… so stop by and join us for some fun!
Some Examples of Bocce Venues
