Bocce Ball Courts in Florida

Bocce ball has long been one of the great social games of Italian culture, bringing together friends, families, retirees, clubs, restaurants, parks and neighborhood communities. In Florida, bocce has found a natural home thanks to the state’s sunshine, outdoor lifestyle and strong Italian-American presence.

From North Florida to South Florida and across the Gulf Coast, bocce courts can be found in public parks, private communities, Italian clubs, restaurants and recreational centers. Some locations are casual public courts, while others may require reservations, club membership, restaurant use or community access. Always check directly with the park, city, restaurant or association before visiting.

North Florida Bocce

St. Augustine has long been associated with Italian-American cultural groups, including Sons of Italy activity in the region. Bocce remains a natural fit for social clubs, heritage organizations and community gatherings throughout North Florida.

• St. Augustine – Sons of Italy and Italian-American community events

South Florida Bocce Courts

South Florida has one of the strongest bocce scenes in the state, especially in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Public parks, Italian restaurants and recreation centers keep the tradition alive.

Palm Beach County

• Jupiter – Carlin Park
• West Boca Raton – Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
• Delray Beach – Governor Lawton Chiles Memorial Park
• Lake Worth – John Prince Memorial Park, pétanque courts
• Royal Palm Beach – Crestwood Park, Camellia Park and Veterans Park
• Wellington – Wellington Aquatics Complex area
• Boynton Beach – Meadows Park, Boynton Lakes Park and Jaycee Park
• Lake Worth Beach – Bryant Park

Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County

• Boca Raton – Louie Bossi’s Italian Ristorante, 100 East Palmetto Park Road
• Fort Lauderdale – Louie Bossi’s Italian Ristorante on Las Olas Boulevard
• Fort Lauderdale – Jefferson Park area
• Hallandale Beach – Golden Isles Park / Golden Isles Tennis & Bocce Courts
• Hallandale Beach – South City Beach Park, bocce and sand volleyball area

Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys

• South Miami – Dante Fascell Park area
• Big Pine Key – Big Pine Key Community Park
• Marathon – Marathon Community Park

Southwest Florida Bocce

Southwest Florida has a strong bocce culture, especially in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and many gated communities. In this part of the state, bocce is often connected with active adult communities, country clubs, condo associations and social leagues.

• Cape Coral – Veterans Park
• Naples – Nick Pezzulo’s
• Naples / North Naples – Bay Forest
• Bonita Springs – Bonita Bay
• Naples – Carlton Lakes
• Estero / Southwest Florida – Cascades
• Bonita Springs – Highland Woods
• Fort Myers – Jamaica Bay
• Estero – Lighthouse Bay
• Bonita Springs – Pelican Landing

Bocce, Italian Culture and Florida Living

Bocce is more than a game. It is a relaxed tradition built around conversation, friendly rivalry and community. For many Italian and Italian-American families, bocce recalls afternoons in the piazza, family gatherings, club tournaments and old-world hospitality.

In Florida, that tradition continues in a fresh way. A bocce court may be found beside a tennis center, inside a residential community, at a city park, behind an Italian restaurant or near the beach. Whether played competitively or casually, bocce remains one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to bring people together.