Ithaca Bowling Club was founded in February 1930 to cater for the western suburbs. In May 1930 they leased space in Gilbert Park in Fulcher Street to create their bowling green. The clubhouse was officially opened on 9 May 1931 by Brisbane Lord Mayor Archibald Watson. Due to falling membership numbers, the club went into voluntary receivership in June 2011. The Red Hill Community Sports Club was then formed through merging Normanby Rugby League Club, Normanby Social Bowls Club and the Ashgrove RSL to take over the site and continue to run it for social bowls and other community purposes.