1 / 2Ten Paw Alley
📍 Gurnee, IL
Ten Paw Alley at Great Wolf Lodge Gurnee uses smaller balls and scaled-down lanes suited to young children. Reviewers describe it as adorable for little kids and easy to play. Located inside the resort — accessible to lodge guests.
Me and my daughter had the time of our lives
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for children ages 2–8. The smaller ball size and shorter lanes remove the frustration of standard bowling for young kids. Families staying at Great Wolf Lodge can incorporate it as a quieter complement to the water park. Can get busy during peak resort periods.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
5 Google reviews
Swagaar
“Me and my daughter had the time of our lives”
Kevin Johnson
“This is a fun place to go of you want something different. It is a little different that normal bowling, and the balls are a lot smaller, but it is still a lot of fun. Pretty easy to play.”
Tara Ochalek
“Adorable for little kids”
Juan Galvan
“Great size for kids.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Ten Paw Alley is a family bowling attraction inside Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Illinois. The lanes use smaller balls and a scaled-down format compared to standard bowling alleys, making it accessible and manageable for young children. Reviewers describe it as a fun, different experience that's easy to pick up. The venue sits within the Great Wolf Lodge resort complex, which includes an indoor water park and additional attractions.
