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New Bowling Machines!

Helen Newman Hall Bowling Center Regular Hours

DayHours*
MondayClosed
Tuesday7pm-10pm
Wednesday5pm-10pm
Thursday5pm-11pm
Friday5pm-11pm
Saturday3pm-11pm
SundayClosed

*Hours are subject to change. 

Amenities

  • Food and beverage lounge
  • Tuesday night BOGO
  • Friday and Saturday 2 slices of Pizza and 1 soda for $8 (September 12, 2025)
  • Friday and Saturday Disco lights from 7:30pm - 10:30pm.
  • Claw games
  • Jukebox
  • Personalized Service

Individual Rates

Individual Open-Play Rates. Credit card only.

CategoryFee
Individuals$5 per game
Seniors & children under 12$4 per game
Shoe Rental$4

Group Reservation Information - Reservations resume June 2025

Group Lane Rental Rates (not to exceed 5 people per lane). Tuesday through Saturday—$30 per lane/per hour ($100 minimum).  Reservations are not final until requestor receives confirmation e-mail.

Note: Latex Balloons are not permitted for parties due to a latex allergy within the bowling staff.

To reserve lanes for groups (ex. unit/division celebrations, birthday parties):

Bowling Reservations

The maximum facility capacity is 60. Reservations must be cancelled 48 hours in advance or you will be billed for the reservation in full. No exceptions.

Special Services

  • Sanctioned leagues for men, women and couples on Wednesdays,5:45pm-8:00pm. Individual bowlers who would like to be on a league team are welcome to contact us, as are existing teams that would like to join one of our leagues.
  • Bumper bowling for children (reservations suggested)
  • Fund raising events for non-for-profit organizations