Lawn bowling season at Wright Park

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The Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club has launched its 2025 season at Wright Park, inviting players aged 18 and older to participate. This community fixture, founded in 1929, operates on a green maintained by Parks Tacoma. Club president Laura Moscatello emphasized the sport's accessibility, saying, “It’s an easy game to learn but it’s also hard to master. ” The club offers learn-to-bowl classes, with the next sessions on July 12 and July 19, where all equipment is provided. Regular play involves random team formations, fostering a friendly competitive atmosphere.

The club plans to install a sign at the park to educate the public about its 96-year history. Moscatello also noted the club’s appeal to all ages, stating, “It’s definitely a sport you can do your whole life. ” The Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club encourages community involvement and invites newcomers to experience the sport firsthand.

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