Membership
There's a place for you here.
Whether you've been bowling for forty years or you've never picked up a wood, there's a place for you at Baxter Park. The bowling season runs from April to September and outside the season the clubhouse remains open for social events, function hire and members' nights.
Choose the membership that suits you
Our standard annual membership is £175 and brand-new bowlers are welcomed for just £30 in their first year — including free coaching and all equipment provided.
Standard membership
Full Playing Member
£175 per year
Our standard annual membership for adult bowlers. Whether you're an experienced bowler joining from another club or a returning member, you'll enjoy full access to everything the club offers.
- Unlimited use of the green during the bowling season
- Eligible for all club competitions
- Selected for league and friendly fixtures
- Full voting rights at the AGM
- Includes Bowls Scotland affiliation fees
New bowlers welcome
New Bowler
£30 first year
A specially reduced first-year rate for anyone new to bowls — whether you've never picked up a wood or it's been so long you can't quite remember. Coaching, equipment loan and a warm welcome included.
- Free coaching from experienced members
- Bowls and equipment provided
- Full playing rights from day one
- Eligible to enter club competitions
- Standard £175 rate from year two onwards
Non-playing
Social Member
£10 per year
For partners, family and friends who'd like to enjoy the social side of the club without bowling. At just £10 a year, it's the easiest way to be part of club life.
- Full access to the clubhouse and bar
- Attendance at all club social events
- Discounted function hall hire
- Voting rights at social events
- No bowling rights
All annual fees include affiliation costs to Bowls Scotland and the City of Dundee Bowling Association.
We don’t take payments online — the committee will explain how to pay when you join.
Free taster sessions
If you're new to bowls, why not come along for a free taster session? Free taster sessions are available throughout the bowling season, with bowls provided and experienced members on hand to help. Send us an enquiry below and a committee member will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Available throughout the bowling season
- All you need is a pair of flat-soled shoes
- Bowls and equipment provided
- No commitment, no pressure — just bowls
Why join Baxter Park?
A genuine welcome
We're a friendly, member-run club. No airs, no graces — just good people who love the game.
A beautiful setting
Bowling on a well-kept green inside one of Scotland's most historic Victorian parks.
Affordable membership
Annual fees that won't break the bank, with a reduced first-year rate for new bowlers.
More than bowls
Social nights, function hire (bookable through a club member), a licensed bar and a calendar of events all year round.
Club facilities
- Members' lounge — Comfortable seating with views over the green.
- Licensed bar — Well-stocked bar serving members and guests.
- Function hall — Available to hire for private events (can only be booked through a club member).
- Changing rooms — Modern facilities for gents and ladies.
- Trophy cabinet — Over a century of club silverware.
- Outdoor seating — Relax beside the green with outdoor seating.
- Bowls provided — All equipment supplied for taster sessions.
Membership enquiry
Fill in your details and one of our committee members will be in touch to arrange a visit, answer your questions or book you in for a free taster session. There's no commitment — just a friendly chat to start.