Bloomfield Bocce Court, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted by: 
sherpes
N 40° 27.750 W 079° 57.216
17T E 588715 N 4479618
in the "Little Italy" of Pittsburgh, almost under a bridge
Waymark Code: WM4G88
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2008
Views: 54
The Pittsburgh neighborhood of Bloomfield is known for its Italian-American community (was true, not anymore, as the true italians have moved to the suburbs or have died off). But the streets still have italian restaurants, italian flags, italian grocery stores.
True to its reputation, the bocce court in the public play area under the Bloomfield Bridge is the center of attention for serious bocce players in the city.
Free. No reservations available. First come, first served. Bring a sweep broom to level the gravel/sand.
Playing Surface: Soil (dirt, clay, other)
Type of location: Outdoor
Number of rinks: 2
Address of lawn bowling location:
Bloomfield Bridge
Pittsburgh, PA USA
15201
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Visit Instructions:
A new photo of the location. Bonus points with players. Point deductions for including a GPS in the photo...please don't.