1 / 3White Oak Bowling Lanes
📍 Silver Spring, MD
White Oak Bowling Lanes is a classic duckpin bowling alley in Silver Spring with manual scoring, surprisingly good pizza, family lane packages, cosmic bowling on Saturday nights, and multiple league options.
Classic retro duckpin bowling alley. This was the perfect rainy day activity for the family. Pizza was surprisingly delicious. If you care to keep score make sure you know how to do so manually.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 4 and up, particularly those who've never tried duckpin bowling. The smaller ball size is physically manageable for young children without bumpers. The family package for up to six people is the most cost-effective option for a group visit.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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John Vogtman
“Classic retro duckpin bowling alley. This was the perfect rainy day activity for the family. Pizza was surprisingly delicious. If you care to keep score make sure you know how to do so manually.”
Kwesi W
“Nothing works. Terrible customer service.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
White Oak Bowling Lanes on New Hampshire Ave is one of the few remaining duckpin bowling venues in the region. Duckpin uses smaller balls and shorter pins than standard ten-pin bowling, making it more accessible for young children who can't heave a full-weight ball. Scoring is done manually, adding a retro character to the experience. The kitchen produces pizza that reviewers call surprisingly good.
