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Best Bowling Alleys on Long Island for Families
We’ve put together this list of the best bowling alleys for Long Island families so that you can find a great bowling spot no matter where you live on LI. From bumpers and ramps for toddlers to glow-in-the-dark game nights for tweens and teens, each venue offers a little something extra.
Most of these bowling alleys also offer specials during school breaks and some have after-school youth bowling leagues.
Find more fun family outings in our Guide to Indoor Fun and on our always-updated Event Calendar.
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Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Nassau County
Maple Lanes RVC – Rockville Centre
At this bowling alley, all lanes have automatic bumpers that can be raised when kids bowl and lowered when it’s mom or dad’s turn. Ramps make bowling easier for wee ones. The venue also offers SPARK bowling, an augmented-reality experience that projects onto the lanes.
Levittown Lanes – Levittown
Levittown offers bowling options for the whole family, including junior leagues and non-competitive bumper bowling for little ones. Levittown also hosts birthday parties, glow bowl on the weekends, school break specials, and offers plenty of daily and weekly specials and family events year-round.
San-Dee Lanes – Malverne
San-Dee offers 16 lanes and an arcade, bar, sports lounge, and kitchen. Bowl under black lights at laser bowling on weekend evenings. Adult and junior leagues are available, and the space can be rented for birthday parties. Check the hours before going, as they change daily.
Ultra Lanes Bowl & Lounge – Massapequa
This alley offers patrons 30 lanes along with state-of-the-art technology. It hosts adult-only and adult-youth leagues and school-break and summer programs.
Woodmere Lanes – Woodmere
Woodmere Lanes is a small, family-friendly bowling alley that hosts leagues for children and adults. There's also a snack counter. Check the website for up-to-date specials.
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The mini lanes at Coram Country Lanes are perfect for the littlest bowlers.
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Suffolk County
Coram Country Lanes – Coram
Bumpers and ramps are always available for little ones, as well as lighter balls. The center also offers mini-leagues. Youth leagues and programs are available for older kids. There are plenty of specials that make bowling with a large family more affordable.
East Islip Lanes – East Islip
This bowling alley offers tons for kids to do. Youth leagues include bumper bowling basics, "Rock 'n Glow," and a "Pee Wee & Me" league for adults and younger children. East Islip Lanes offers specials during school holidays and a Sunday early-bird unlimited bowling special.
Port Jeff Bowl – Port Jefferson Station
Port Jeff Bowl has family-friendly events covered, including weekend fun nights and school break specials. Kids can join a youth league. Check out the Lucky Strike lounge for some family eats.
Strike 10 Lanes – Deer Park
On select nights, bowlers can enjoy Rock 'n Bowl featuring Sirius XM satellite radio. There are adult and youth leagues, as well as senior leagues. School breaks and different daily specials are available, including all-you-can-bowl for $1, though there is a $6 cover charge.
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys on the East End
The All Star – Riverhead
This large, 22-lane bowling alley has big-screen TVs hanging over the lanes that play music videos, plus black lights and glow-in-the-dark effects, but it is also very family-friendly with automatic bumpers at every lane. There is a large arcade with various shooting and prize games, basketball, Skeet Ball, an on-site restaurant, and more. Birthday party packages are available.
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AMF / Bowlero– Multiple Locations
Visit the website for a complete list of locations.
National chain AMF is part of Bowlero Corp, which also operates Bowleros across Long Island. The chain is known for large-scale, high-tech bowling experiences—perfect for a memorable family night out. There are locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties. All offer leagues for kids and adults, as well as adult-child leagues, and special-needs bowling. Kids can try their hands at bumper bowling and can also request lighter balls and ramps to help their aim.
A previous version of this story was published in 2017 and has since been updated.
Places featured in this article:
Ultra Lanes Massapequa
Port Jeff Bowl