Let’s go bowling! Grab the kids or make a date with some friends and stop by one of the many lanes around Des Moines. From old-school classics to modern entertainment venues, and even duckpin bowling, find a spot to knock down some pins, or at least enjoy the effort!
Where to Go Bowling in Des Moines
Air Lanes
4200 Fleur Drive, Des Moines
Monday 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Tuesday – Thursday, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Features: Bowling alley with league play, bumper bowling lanes, youth programs, pro shop, full bar, and glow-in-the-dark disco nights.
Backpocket Pin & Pixel
6205 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Monday – Thursday, and Sunday 11 am –10 pm
Friday – Saturday 11 am–12 am
Features: brewery taproom with duckpin bowling, a retro arcade, and event room.
Bowlerama
1313 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines
Monday – Thursday 11 am – 10 pm
Sat: 11 am – 12 am
Sun: 11 am – 10 p.m.
Features: 28 Lanes, automatic bumpers, sports bar and grill, games, pro shop, and wheelchair accessible.
B-Roll Bowling
1580 SW Market St, Ankeny
Sunday 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Monday 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Features: bowling, concessions, arcade, movie theater, full-service restaurants and bars.
GameDay Lanes
3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines
Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Features: bowling, full-service Kitchen, bar, and a full arcade.
Great Escape
655 NE 56th St, Pleasant Hill
Monday – Thursday 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Features: private lanes, cosmic bowling, laser tag, arcade, virtual reality attractions, sports bar.
Putts & Pins
6920 EP True Parkway Suite 105, West Des Moines
Monday Closed
Tuesday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Features: Duckpin bowling, mini golf, food and drinks.
SpareTime
40 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines
Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Features: bowling lanes, Game Zone arcade, laser tag arena, escape rooms, multiple restaurants, and bars.
Warrior Lanes
190 SE Laurel St
Monday – Thursday 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Features: bowling, automated bumpers, COOL Extreme Glow Bowling, leagues, pro shop, food, and drink.
Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill
1000 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona
Monday – Friday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m – 7 p.m.
Features: Underwater-themed bowling, full-service restaurant, and bar.
Val Lanes
100 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines
Monday – Saturday 1 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Features: 36 lanes, leagues, snack bar, and drinks.
