Lockleys Bowling Club was founded in 1913. The greens were then at Cross Street, but to meet increased membership the move to the current location (46 Rutland Avenue, Lockleys, South Australia 5032) was completed in 1964.

In 2006 the Constitution was changed so that men's and women's sections were integrated for the purposes of managing the club, although men’s and women's pennant competitions and tournaments remained separate except for the mixed pairs. Since then, in accordance with changes made by BowlsSA (the governing body for bowls in SA), open gender competition has been introduced into all pennant events. Club tournaments remain separate, except for the mixed pairs, and social cosmo events.

The wonderful layout of the clubhouse and the four greens influenced the club being chosen as the venue for two Jack High singles championships in the 1980s, with winners being well known NSW bowlers Ken Williams and Ian Schubach. This led ten years later to selection as the venue for the World Bowls Championship of 1996. The club has been further recognised by being invited to be the main venue for the World Bowls Championships in 2012. A club history is planned for publication in time for that event.
 
The four greens and the banks were refurbished in 2005-06 and are second to none in Adelaide. Again in 2007-2008 two greens have been refurbished, and the other two will be done in 2008-2009.

We welcome new members, and provide coaching through our qualified coaches. Peter Gageler is the club coach, while Deanna Amos focuses specifically on the women. Geoff Ellis, Brian Teakle and Barry Day also provide coaching assistance.

Club tournament results for 2008-2009 were (winner(s) first, runner(s) up in brackets)

Men's singles championship - Peter Thaler (Geoff Ellis)

Women's singles championship - Pat Madigan (Judy Bartlett)

Men's pairs ch'p - Shane and Bronte Smallacombe (Ray Wells, Bill Turner)

Women's pairs ch'p - Helen Taylor, Marj Allen (Heather Penglis, Chris Schumacher)

Men's triples ch'p - Harry and Nick Simlon, Joe Ziniak (Shane and Bronte Smallacombe, Bill Green)

Men's veterans singles ch'p - Mal Hutton (Don Webb)

Women's consistency ch'p - Judy Bartlett (Lyn Nixon)

Mixed pairs ch'p - Lyn Nixon, Ian Bartlett (Tony and Pauline Smith)

Men's handicap singles - Mal Hutton (Terry White)

Men's B grade singles - Terry White (John Bryant)

Men's handicap pairs - Brian Teakle, Maurice Toohey (Geoff Clarke, Greg McGregor)