How it Started
Early Days
Building a Reputation
A Home of Their Own
Seven founders met in November 1922 to create a private, independent lawn bowling club. The Fernleigh Lawn Bowling Club had its first official meeting at Elizabeth Park on June 20, 1923. The club aimed to find a place of its own.
A Home of Their Own
Building a Reputation
A Home of Their Own
The Lancaster Road location was purchased and developed in 1923. After construction of the green, the club was formally opened on August 20, 1925, with over 50 teams from around the U.S. taking part in a tournament and festivities to mark the occasion..
Building a Reputation
Building a Reputation
Building a Reputation
In the early years, the “Fernleighs” gained a reputation as very fine bowlers, competing with other clubs within a weekend’s driving distance. They took several trophies and titles against clubs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.