Throughout this post we will be breaking down the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Des Moines. Our main goal is to give you the info you are after whether you are a professional or just trying to have some fun at the lanes.
We can’t come up with a more practical way to begin this than by listing the best Des Moines bowling alleys. The majority of our readers are probably ready to hit the lanes right now making them the most logical place to start.
We’ll try to provide you with as much information as possible about what is available at each spot during our discussion of places to bowl near you. Some centers may host kids, adult, senior, or ladies leagues and tournaments and if so that will be noted.
Then we will discuss which alleys have cosmic bowling or are good for kid’s birthday parties, have laser tag, arcades, pool tables, or private rooms. Additionally we will try to fill you in on any specials, discounts, or happy hours for cheaper lane time in your area if we know about them.
Some alleys can be better for adults as they might have sports bars, live music, or just more of an adult party atmosphere. After that you will learn about where you can buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, finger inserts, and all kind of accessories at the best local bowling pro shops.
You can expect them to also be able to do things like drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning and engraving. Towards the end you will even find an alley and pro shop map so you can get a better feel for the area, and you are all welcome to read more of our posts on this part of the world right there.
Best Bowling Alleys In Des Moines
The best Des Moines bowling alleys and centers are a good place to join a league, get some practice in, or just have some fun at the lanes:
- Air Lanes Bowling Center at 4200 Fleur Dr
- Bowlerama Lanes at 1313 E Diehl Ave
- Val Lanes Recreation Center at 100 Ashworth Rd
Air Bowling Center has 20 lanes where you can do cosmic bowling near you after dark open as well as a pro shop on-site. They are open every day of the week and provide promotions like galactic bowling for $5.50 per game and also have leagues for all ages taking place four nights a week.
Bowlerama is also open every day and features 28 lanes where a variety of local bowling tournaments throughout the year are held along with weekly leagues for all ages and abilities.
Val has 36 lanes that host leagues for all ages four days a week and you can visit them Monday through Saturday from 1pm to midnight and on Fridays from 5:30pm to 9:30pm they have special prices for anyone that is trying to find a cheap place to bowl in your area.
Best Local Pro Shops
Gary’s Pro Shop at 4200 Fleur Drive is a great bowling pro shop in your area and of course you should be able to buy more balls, shoes, bags, and more at the on-site pro shops at the local alleys we just mentioned.
Some of you may also want to read our posts on:
- Bowling Centers in Omaha
- Bowling Centers in Kansas City
- Bowling Centers in The Twin Cities
- Bowling Centers in Madison
Have Fun Bowling In Des Moines
We really did do our best to break down the local scene for you today. Anyone that wants to head to an alley in your area to have fun on the lanes, join a league, win a tournament, throw a kids birthday party, or enjoy the music and lights for a fun cosmic game you should have a much better understanding of what is available around town.
Now go have fun visiting the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Des Moines!
