Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area

Updated Aug. 20: Bowling alleys were permitted to reopen this week throughout New York state, and those that are reopening have revealed their safety guidelines and adjusted capacities in order to keep you and your family healthy. Bowling is fun for all ages, and when you can do it safely, it's the perfect activity for when it's too hot or cold to be outdoors. Bring the family to a bowling alley near you, lace up those bowling shoes, and bowl a strike (or maybe three for a turkey!) for a fun day out. 

• Bowling Alleys in Manhattan
• Bowling Alleys in Brooklyn
• Bowling Alleys in Queens
• Bowling Alleys in Staten Island
• Bowling Alleys in Nassau County
• Bowling Alleys in Suffolk County
• Bowling Alleys in Rockland County
• Bowling Alleys in Westchester County

Bowling Alleys in Manhattan  

Bowlmor Chelsea Piers 
Chelsea Piers, Pier 60
212-835-2695
Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 4pm- 11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2pm - 11pm 
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Balls and shoes thoroughly sanitized and guests provided with disinfecting wipes and/or spray, as needed. Shoes sanitized after each use with high-impact disinfectant spray. Arcade Games and Kiosks thoroughly cleaned, paying special attention to joysticks, buttons, prize slots and card readers. Hand sanitizer available for all guests to use and checked and replenished hourly. Guest touchpoints and surfaces regularly cleaned and sanitized. All staff temperature checked prior to beginning shifts. Food handlers wear gloves for the entirety of the shift. Limit of 4-6 people per lane. No ball sharing between guests. Food and beverage menu available with self-service ordering to limit staff contact. Furniture removed to create more space in the building. Arcade games moved and spaced out, where possible, to maintain social distancing practices. (Some games may be inoperable during this time). Laser tag arenas closed until further notice. Separate shoe return station set up to limit contact with staff. Center capacity is monitored closely to ensure the appropriate number of guests are in the center at any one time.

Located off the West Side Highway, the venue features 40 blacklight lanes, lane-side video walls, and arcade games. A private eight-lane suite in addition to a semi-private loft space features flat-screen TVs, lounge seating, and vintage games. Other activities include billiards and laser tag. Guests must be older than 21, or with a parent or guardian, after 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Children's party packages are available. 

Bowlmor Times Square
222 W. 44th St., Times Square
212-680-0012
Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 4-11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-11pm
What you need to know: All areas thoroughly sanitized on a regular basis. Hand sanitizer available throughout center. All employees must have their temperatures checked before starting shifts. All staff required to wear personal protective equipment throughout their entire shift. Guests interact with staff at counter and bar through plexiglass. Layout redesigned to maintain proper social distancing.

The 90,000-square-foot venue features 48 lanes with HD video walls, blacklights, and laneside seating. The alley has a sports bar and lounge area. Guests must be older than 21, or with a parent or guardian, after 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Children's party packages are available.

Frames Bowling Lounge - Reopening Sept. 30
550 Ninth Ave., Hell's Kitchen
212-268-6909
Hours: Monday-Thursday Wednesday, 12-10pm; Thursday, 12- 11pm; Friday, 12pm-2am; Saturday, 11-2am; Sunday, 11am-11 10pm

Features 35,000 square feet of amusement, 28 lanes, a private VIP room, laneside dining and cocktail service, two full service bars, billiards, ping pong, and private karaoke. Children's party package includes two hours of bowling, pizza, chicken tenders, and option of soda or juice. Parents must bring their own cake. $39 per guest. Introducing "Thank You" Bowling package. Get 20% OFF your purchase with online code: SAVE20, purchase does not expire. Check out COVID-FAQ page to see what they’re doing to keep you safe. Call or email at [email protected] for inquiries or to make a reservation.

Bowling Alleys in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bowl - Closed until further notice
61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
718-963-3369
Hours: Check the website for details.

The venue has 16 lanes and an elevated bowler's lounge. Sunday night special is available.

Melody Lanes
461 37th St., Greenwood
718-832-2695
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10am-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-12am
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Bowlers must be spread out every other lane. All equipment cleaned frequently.

Features leagues, glow bowling, parties, and an arcade. Children's party packages are available.

Funfest NY
6161 Strickland Ave.
718-763-6800
Hours: Bowling by reservation only.
What you need to know: Features synthetic lanes, new upfront ball returns, and renovated bowling machines. Children's party packages are available.Complying with all CDC guidelines. Lanes and balls regularly sanitized during half hour sessions between reservations. Sanitizer stations available throughout center. Dividers leave 11 and a half feet space between bowling groups. 240-foot video wall across all 34 lanes. New light show. All other amenities such as dining and arcade closed until notice.

Bowling Alleys in Queens

Bowlero Queens
69-10 34th Ave., Woodside
718-651-0440
Hours: Wednesday- Thursday, 4-11pm; Friday, 4-11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-11pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Balls and shoes thoroughly sanitized and guests provided with disinfecting wipes and/or spray, as needed. Shoes sanitized after each use with high-impact disinfectant spray. All Arcade Games and Kiosks thoroughly cleaned, paying special attention to joysticks, buttons, prize slots and card readers. Hand sanitizer available for all guests to use and replenished hourly. Gest touchpoints and surfaces regularly cleaned and sanitized. All staff require temperature checked prior to beginning shifts. Food handlers wear gloves for entirety of their shift. Limit of 4-6 people per lane. No ball sharing between guests. Food and beverage menu available with self-service ordering to limit staff contact. Furniture removed to create more space in building. Arcade games moved and spaced out, where possible, to maintain social distancing practices. (Some games may be inoperable during this time.) Until further notice, laser tag arenas will not be in operation. Separate shoe return station set up to limit contact with staff. Center capacity monitored closely to ensure appropriate number of guests are in center at any one time.

The venue features 35 lanes, an arcade, lounge area, and sports bar. Customizable children's parties are available.

Astoria Bowl
19-45 49th St., Astoria
718-274-1910
Hours: Call for hours
What you need to know: Party packages and cosmic bowling on hold until further notice. Complying with CDC regulations such as masks and social distancing required at all times, bowling groups spread out every other lane, hand sanitizer stations available throughout building, and regular disinfection of equipment before and after use.

Bowl 360 NYC
98-18 Rockaway Blvd., Ozone Park
718-843-5553
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10-12am; Friday and Saturday, 10-1am; Sunday, 10-12am
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Employees must have temperature checked before shifts. Numerous touchless sanitizer stations around bowling center. All cashier points have safety glass separating employees from guests. All menus on a QR Code to view on smart devices – disposable menus also available. Bowling lane tables and equipment sanitized after every use. Bowling Balls & Shoe Rentals thoroughly sanitized before and after every use. Disinfecting Wipes and sprays available for guests. All Arcade Games and equipment cleaned and sanitized frequently. Frequent bathroom checks during duration of day. Lane rentals in social distancing requirements of 6 feet apart. Limit of 4 to 6 guests per lane. Bowling center furniture socially distanced as per COVID-19 guidelines.

Offers a variety of daily specials and league bowling. Party packages are available.
 

JIB Lanes
67-19 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
718-591-0600
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 2-9pm; Friday, 2pm- 12am; Saturday, 12pm-12am; Sunday, 2-10pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Employees receive health screenings and temperature checks before shifts. Bowling balls and shoes sanitized before and after use. Plexiglass shields positioned at all service counters. Hand sanitizer stations available throughout building.

Kid-friendly venue features bumper bowling, lightweight bowling balls, and small shoes for children. League bowling is available. Children's party packages start at $21.50 with a minimum of 10 guests.

Whitestone Lanes Closed until further notice
30-05 Whitestone Expressway, Whitestone
718-353-6300
Hours: Open 24 hours

The venue features 48 lanes, snack bar, VIP lounge, and party area. Children's party packages start at $17.95 per child and include an hour of bowling, pizza, soda or water, candy-filled goodie bags, free game coupons, and invitations and paper goods.

Bowling Alleys in Staten Island

Rab's Country Lanes
1600 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island
718-979-1600
Hours: Sunday, 9-12am; Monday-Thursday, 9-1am; Friday and Saturday, 9-3am;Temporary hours until Labor Day: Open daily 9am- 11pm (Will go back to regular hours after Labor Day).
What you need to know: Bar and indoor dining temporarily closed. Masks and social distancing required at all times. Hand sanitizer stations available throughout building. Bowling groups spread out every other lane. Lanes, equipment, and furniture disinfected before and after use.

Owned by the Wilkinson family for more than 25 years, Rab's boasts one of the largest youth bowling programs in the country and awards more than $25,000 in scholarships to youth bowlers annually. The venue features 48 lanes, 40-inch LCD overhead monitors, automatic bumpers, leagues, cosmic bowling on Fridays and Saturdays in the summer, and a full service lounge with pool tables, darts, music, and karaoke. A variety of party packages are available.

Showplace Entertainment Center
141 E. Service Road, Staten Island
718-477-2695
Hours: Open daily. Call for hours.
What you need to know: Social distancing and masks required at all times. Hand sanitizer stations available throughout building. Bowling groups spread out every other lane. Lanes, equipment, and furniture disinfected before and after use.

The family fun center features 32 lanes (16 currently in use) with state-of-the art touch screen monitors and 42” LED TVs, glow-in-the-dark bowling and bowling balls that glow, arcade games, and the Showplace Sports Bar and Snack Bar that offers pizza, salads, wraps and more. Children's party packages are available.

Bowling Alleys in Nassau County

AMF Bowling - Garden City
987 Stewart Ave., Garden City
516-222-0808
Hours: Wednesday- Thursday, 3-10pm; Friday, 3pm-12am; Saturday, 1pm - 12am; Sunday, 1pm- 10pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Balls and shoes thoroughly sanitized and guests provided with disinfecting wipes and/or spray, as needed. Shoes sanitized after each use with high-impact disinfectant spray. All Arcade Games and Kiosks thoroughly cleaned, paying special attention to joysticks, buttons, prize slots and card readers. Hand sanitizer available for all guests to use and replenished hourly. Gest touchpoints and surfaces regularly cleaned and sanitized. All staff require temperature checked prior to beginning shifts. Food handlers wear gloves for entirety of their shift. Limit of 4-6 people per lane. No ball sharing between guests. Food and beverage menu available with self-service ordering to limit staff contact. Furniture removed to create more space in building. Arcade games moved and spaced out, where possible, to maintain social distancing practices. (Some games may be inoperable during this time.) Until further notice, laser tag arenas will not be in operation. Separate shoe return station set up to limit contact with staff. Center capacity monitored closely to ensure appropriate number of guests are in center at any one time.

Features 50 lanes, league bowling, massive video walls, an interactive arcade, and sports bar. Customized children's parties are available.

AMF Bowling - East Meadow
1840 Front St., East Meadow
516-794-1111
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 3-10pm; Friday, 3-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-9pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Balls and shoes thoroughly sanitized and guests provided with disinfecting wipes and/or spray, as needed. Shoes sanitized after each use with high-impact disinfectant spray. All Arcade Games and Kiosks thoroughly cleaned, paying special attention to joysticks, buttons, prize slots and card readers. Hand sanitizer available for all guests to use and replenished hourly. Guest touchpoints and surfaces regularly cleaned and sanitized. All staff require temperature checked prior to beginning shifts. Food handlers wear gloves for entirety of their shift. Limit of 4-6 people per lane. No ball sharing between guests. Food and beverage menu available with self-service ordering to limit staff contact. Furniture removed to create more space in building. Arcade games moved and spaced out, where possible, to maintain social distancing practices. (Some games may be inoperable during this time.) Until further notice, laser tag arenas will not be in operation. Separate shoe return station set up to limit contact with staff. Center capacity monitored closely to ensure appropriate number of guests are in center at any one time.

Features 48 lanes, league bowling, an interactive arcade, and sports bar. Customized children's parties are available.

AMF Bowling - Mineola
199 E. Jericho Turnpike, Mineola
516-741-3444
Hours: Wednesday- Thursday, 3-10pm; Friday, 3pm-12am; Saturday, 12pm-12am; Sunday, 12-10pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Balls and shoes thoroughly sanitized and guests provided with disinfecting wipes and/or spray, as needed. Shoes sanitized after each use with high-impact disinfectant spray. All Arcade Games and Kiosks thoroughly cleaned, paying special attention to joysticks, buttons, prize slots and card readers. Hand sanitizer available for all guests to use and replenished hourly. Gest touchpoints and surfaces regularly cleaned and sanitized. All staff require temperature checked prior to beginning shifts. Food handlers wear gloves for entirety of their shift. Limit of 4-6 people per lane. No ball sharing between guests. Food and beverage menu available with self-service ordering to limit staff contact. Furniture removed to create more space in building. Arcade games moved and spaced out, where possible, to maintain social distancing practices. (Some games may be inoperable during this time.) Until further notice, laser tag arenas will not be in operation. Separate shoe return station set up to limit contact with staff. Center capacity monitored closely to ensure appropriate number of guests are in center at any one time.

Features 40 lanes, new scoring systems, an interactive arcade, and sports bar. League bowling and children's party packages are available.

AMF Bowling - Wantagh
1300 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh
516-781-1460
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 3-10pm; Friday, 3-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-9pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Balls and shoes thoroughly sanitized and guests provided with disinfecting wipes and/or spray, as needed. Shoes sanitized after each use with high-impact disinfectant spray. All Arcade Games and Kiosks thoroughly cleaned, paying special attention to joysticks, buttons, prize slots and card readers. Hand sanitizer available for all guests to use and replenished hourly. Gest touchpoints and surfaces regularly cleaned and sanitized. All staff require temperature checked prior to beginning shifts. Food handlers wear gloves for entirety of their shift. Limit of 4-6 people per lane. No ball sharing between guests. Food and beverage menu available with self-service ordering to limit staff contact. Furniture removed to create more space in building. Arcade games moved and spaced out, where possible, to maintain social distancing practices. (Some games may be inoperable during this time.) Until further notice, laser tag arenas will not be in operation. Separate shoe return station set up to limit contact with staff. Center capacity monitored closely to ensure appropriate number of guests are in center at any one time.

Features 48 lanes, interactive arcade games, billiards, a sports bar, and league bowling. Customized children's party packages are available.

AMF Bowling - Syosset
111 Eileen Way, Syosset
516-921-7575
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 3-10pm; Friday, 3-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-9pm
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required at all times. Balls and shoes thoroughly sanitized and guests provided with disinfecting wipes and/or spray, as needed. Shoes sanitized after each use with high-impact disinfectant spray. All Arcade Games and Kiosks thoroughly cleaned, paying special attention to joysticks, buttons, prize slots and card readers. Hand sanitizer available for all guests to use and replenished hourly. Gest touchpoints and surfaces regularly cleaned and sanitized. All staff require temperature checked prior to beginning shifts. Food handlers wear gloves for entirety of their shift. Limit of 4-6 people per lane. No ball sharing between guests. Food and beverage menu available with self-service ordering to limit staff contact. Furniture removed to create more space in building. Arcade games moved and spaced out, where possible, to maintain social distancing practices. (Some games may be inoperable during this time.) Until further notice, laser tag arenas will not be in operation. Separate shoe return station set up to limit contact with staff. Center capacity monitored closely to ensure appropriate number of guests are in center at any one time.

Features 48 lanes, league bowling, an interactive arcade, and sports bar. Customized children's parties are available.

Baldwin Bowling Center
2407 Grand Ave., Baldwin
516-223-8980
Hours: Call for availability.
What you need to know: No masks, no entry. Social distancing required at all times. Bowling groups split up every other lane. Hand sanitizer stations available throughout building. Equipment regularly disinfected.

An upscale event space, the venue features a food menu, full-service bar, and audio-visual systems. Professional event planners work with customers to create party packages for all ages. Cosmic bowling is every night from 7pm to close.

Dani's Strike Zone
20 Village Ave., Elmont
516-328-2695
Hours: Sunday, 12-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 12-11pm; Friday-Saturday 12pm-1am
What you need to know: Temperature check at door required for bowlers and staff. Bowling groups spread out every other lane. Masks and social distancing required at all times.

The venue offers a variety of specials and events. Children's party packages: $180 for up to 10 children that includes 1.5 hours of bowling, 30 minutes in the party room, pizza or hot dog, soft drinks, chips, and a bowling pin for the birthday child.

Herrill Lanes Closed until further notice
465 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park
516-741-8022
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-1am; Saturday, 9-2am; Sunday, 8:30-12am