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Milwaukie Bowl

📍 Historic Milwaukie, OR

★4.4(640 Google reviews)

Family-owned Milwaukie Bowl has operated since 1957. Sixteen traditional wood lanes with Brunswick A-2 pinsetters, bumpers, wheelchair-accessible ramps, and balls from 6-15 lbs serve all ages and skill levels.

✓ classic bowling✓ wood lanes✓ bumpers✓ junior league✓ nostalgic✓ all ages

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids of any age, including very young children who benefit from bumpers and lightweight balls. Families wanting a no-frills, nostalgic experience will find it here. Saturday junior league is a strong fit for kids who want structured weekly play.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Call ahead on weekday evenings - leagues run most nights and can limit open lane availability
⏰Bumpers and ramps are available on request; mention young children when booking
đŸŽŸī¸The Saturday junior league runs seasonally - check the website for current term dates before signing up
🚗Outside food is not permitted, and a store-bought cake or dessert is the one exception

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

640 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Chris James

5 months ago

★★★★★

“It had been 20+ years since I'd been to Milwaukie Bowl. Just want to give a shout out to the adult beverage and Shoe rental counter. You could tell they genuinely were enjoying taking care of everyone. The lanes were great and place was clean and well maintained. Hopefully there will be a return visit for me in the near future. Highly recommended!”

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Kerry Collver

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Traditional bowling. Keeping the nostalgic alive. Great for all ages.”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Nostalgic atmosphereWell-maintained lanesFriendly staffAll-ages access

Overview

Milwaukie Bowl has kept its original wood lanes and Brunswick A-2 pinsetters since opening in 1957 - automatic scoring is the main modern addition. Bumpers and ramps make it fully accessible for young or first-time bowlers, and a 6-15 lb ball range covers toddlers through adults. An on-site snack bar and Mi Pueblo restaurant handle food. A junior league runs Saturday mornings, and a family doubles summer league pairs one adult with one junior bowler.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00-23:00
Tuesday09:00-23:00
Wednesday09:00-23:00
Thursday09:00-23:00
Friday09:00-00:00
Saturday09:00-00:00
Sunday09:00-22:00

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