Over the next few minutes we will all be going on a deep dive in the Newark bowling scene together. It shouldn’t matter whether you are a kid looking for some fun lanes to hang out at or are a professional that wants to dominate a tournament something on this page should help you out.
Getting into the best bowling alleys in Newark really is the only way that we can begin since these centers are the top spot to visit for the majority of your needs. While we are discussing where to bowl in your area we will try to mention if they have leagues or tournaments for youth, adults, seniors, ladies, or whoever.
Plus we will talk about which centers are family friendly and good for kids, birthday parties, and have things like pool tables, private rooms, laser tag, arcades, or other fun things to do. Any discounts, happy hours, or other specials they might offer to make it easier for you to find cheap places to bowl near you will of course be shared.
Things like cosmic bowling, sports bars, music, or more of an adult party vibe will also get a shout out. Then we will pivot to the best local bowling pro shops where you will be able to buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, finger inserts, and many types of accessories. They should also be a good option for drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning and engraving balls as well.
An area map can be found towards the conclusion with all of the venues we mention throughout the post pinned on it, and you can look through all of our guides for towns around the region there if you want.
Best Bowling Alleys In Newark
We aren’t sure whether you want to join a league, get some practice in at the lanes, try to win a tournament, or just goof around with your friends but no matter the case the best Newark bowling alleys and centers are where to go:
- Jersey Lanes at 30 Park Ave
- Majestic Lanes Bowling Alley at 525 US-9
- Parkway Lanes at Elmwood Park
- Bowl-Rite Lanes at 714 Summit Ave
- Humdingers at 64 E Midland Ave
- Linden Lanes at 741 N Stiles St
- Garwood Lanes at 346 N Ave
- Woodbridge Bowling Center at 346 Main St #1226
- Hanover Lanes at 119 NJ-10
- New North Arlington Bowl at 200 Schuyler Ave
Jersey Lanes is open from 10am to 12am Monday through Friday and from 1pm to 12am on Saturday and Sunday providing entertainment and amusement for people of all ages. On their 42 lanes that are outfitted with the most advanced technology they host bowling tournaments near you along with youth winter leagues, adult leagues, senior men’s and women’s leagues, and adult men’s leagues.
Majestic has 40 lanes where a range of fun local bowling leagues play during the fall, winter, and summer seasons. They even have a nice on-site pro shop that offers a variety of services and that sells a large assortment of bowling balls, bags, and accessories.
There are 36 artificial lanes with bumpers and automatic scoring at Parkway Lanes who also offers an on-site pro-shop, mixed and men’s bowling leagues, and mixed doubles tournaments. Summer camps, birthday parties, and business meetings all take place there as well.
Bowl-Rite has 24 lanes spread across three levels with 16 on the lower level and 8 on the upper level that can be reserved for private parties. A restaurant, bar, and a pro shop that sells bowling balls, drilling equipment, and accessories can also be found there plus they host summer, winter, and fall bowling leagues in Newark.
Humdingers has twelve boutique bowling lanes in your area that are furnished with spark bowling which delivers amazing on-lane graphics and a range of games to play as well as a restaurant and a bar.
There are winter and summer mixed skill level leagues, local cosmic bowling, tournaments, fundraisers, birthday parties, corporate events, Rick’s pro shop, a restaurant, and a bar at Linden Lanes.
More leagues during the fall, winter, and summer take place at Garwood Lanes which offers a restaurant, a bar, and event space.
Woodbridge Bowling Center has a pro shop and hosts winter doubles, ladies, mixed, and junior bowling leagues while also being a popular spot for kid’s birthday parties.
Best Pro Shops In Your Area
This list of the best bowling pro shops near you can help you buy the perfect ball, pair of shoes, or other gear:
- Pro Image Bowling at 365 US-46, Rockaway
- Premiere Pro Shop at 525 US-9, Perth Amboy
- Bilinskas Brothers Bowling Shop at 100 Roselle St
Each of the above should be good places to buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, league uniforms, finger inserts, cleaning kits, towels and more equipment. You can also expect that they will be able to handle drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning, and engraving balls too.
Of course the local alleys we listed in the first section like Bowl-Rite Lanes, Linden Lanes, Parkway Lanes, Woodbridge Bowling Center, and Majestic Lanes should also have an on-site pro shop that can get you sorted out.
Head to their websites to see they have the specific product or service you need at the moment, or just show up and browse around to find out what is available.
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Have Fun Bowling In Newark
The local bowling scene was just broken down in full detail. Whenever you want to head to an alley in your area to have fun at 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 know where to go.
Now go have fun visiting the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Newark!
