In the early 1960's, approximately 20 square miles of grazing paddocks were purchased by Centenary Estates or development and subdivision into housing estates. The first of these was named Jindalee, and aboriginal word meaning "Bare Hills". In 1965,  the General Manager of Centenary Estates, Peter Lightfoot, recognised the need for a bowls club amongst other recreational facilities in the new suburb and called a public meeting which resolved to proceed with the formation of the Jindalee Bowls Club.

The first meeting of the new club was held on the 21st October, 1965, with 33 members. A further 22 early applicants were also granted Foundation Member status on 30th November 1965. Initially these members used facilities offered by Toowong Bowls Club, but in April 1966 the Brisbane City Council approved the lease of 2.5 acres of land where the club stands today.

A Tender of $19,127 was accepted for the construction of two greens and a committee was formed to plan a clubhouse.

The first game was played on the new greens on Easter Sunday, 1967 and a tender of $22,461 was accepted for the construction of stage one of the clubhouse.

Seventeen Ladies joined the club on 31st January 1967 and were the foundation lady members of the club. A Ladies Club was formed in July 1967, and in December of the year the new clubhouse was officially opened by the then Patron, the late Hon. John Herbert, MLA. The entrance fee in those days was $10 (still the same today) and the annual subscription was $20 for men. A Pennants team was entered for the 1968 season and the Club Championships commenced. Thus began the Jindalee Bowls Club.

In 1974 the disastrous Cyclone Wanda floods struck the Brisbane region and Jindalee was amongst the worst affected. The floodwaters rose to a level of fifteen feet above the roof-top of the clubhouse and when the waters finally receded the  clubhouse interior was wrecked and the greens were covered with tons and tons of silt. However, adversity brought out the best from the members and the volunteers toiled to clear off the silt and refurbish the clubhouse. So successful were these efforts that both greens survived and were in playing condition only a few weeks later

In 1975 the club won its first pennant (in 4th Division) and finances had improved sufficient to consider modest improvements  to the clubhouse. Three years later, after many delays, the eastern extension was opened. In 1981, the couch grass on the greens was replaced by Tiff-dwarf, the cost again being held to a minimum through the efforts of the members. Club membership was by now growing towards the 250 mark and more space was required in the bar. This extension was completed in 1985.

In 1989 the club became an Incorporated body and in the same year both greens were completely rebuilt to improve drainage and therefore running speed. The Men's and Ladies' clubs amalgamated in 1994, poker machines having been installed in 1993. In 1997, Although only moderately successful financially the pokies have enabled us to refurbish the clubhouse and set us on a firm program for future development. 1988-99 were busy periods with new shades being fitted  to the clubhouse and around the greens, while
flood lights were fitted to both greens for night bowls and security lights were updated. The Faux green underwent reconstruction with new ditches.

The success of the Jindalee Bowls Club has been very largely due to the dedication and efforts of office bearers and members of both the Men's and Ladies' clubs over the years. It is up to the present and future members to continue this fine tradition and to accept the obligations which come with membership to contribute to the future success of their club.

It is now September 28th 2003 and a major change has taken place.
The Men's and Ladies' clubs have now amalgamated into one controlling body under the control of a MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
This step was taken to streamline the day to day financial business and reduce the number of accounting problems. The club will now function under the guidance of one secretary and treasurer with assistants from the Ladies and men's sections.Under the guiding hand of the new Chairman, John Cable the club will improve its position in the bowling  community. We must pull together and pitch in with all the help we can provide to make the club the best in the district.  (The words of our Chairman)