Public bocce in Marin

Novato has six lighted courts at Hill Recreation Area. Sausalito has three oyster-shell courts at Dunphy Park.

Bocce balls on a court. Photo: Unsplash
Bocce balls on a court. Photo: Unsplash

Two places in Marin where you can roll bocce on public courts without joining a league. Hill Recreation Area in Novato has six courts with lights for evening play. Dunphy Park in Sausalito has three oyster-shell courts right on the waterfront. Both are first come, first served.

Hill Recreation Area — City of NovatoDunphy Park Bocce Courts — City of Sausalito

  1. Novato

    Hill Recreation Area

    Six lighted bocce courts at 1560 Hill Road, next to the Margaret Todd Center and Hill Gymnasium. Open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The lights mean you can play after dark.

  2. Sausalito

    Dunphy Park

    Three oyster-shell courts at Bridgeway and Napa Street, right on the water. First come, first served. You can rent them for a private event if you want the space to yourself.