Best St. Louis Bowling Alley for Kids

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Bowling alleys are a great place for family fun! It's the perfect activity to beat the summer heat or escape on a rainy day. Grab the kids and head over to the best St. Louis bowling alley (or a bowling location nearest you) for some family entertainment like no other. You'll have a fun experience for sure and don't forget to sign up for Kids Bowl Free!

Best St. Louis Bowling Alley for Kids

Crestwood Bowl in the heart of Crestwood, MO is exactly what you think of when someone says old school bowling. The overall vibe of this St. Louis bowling alley Even the retro vintage neon sign greeting you from the parking lot is from days gone by.The setting is  With 24 state of the art lanes, Crestwood Bowl has open bowling quite often, especially during the summer mornings and afternoons. Evenings are often filled with leagues so check the schedule at the bowling alley and plan accordingly.

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These days Crestwood Bowl has the feel of an old bowling alley, but with all the a modern entertainment center amenities. Whether it's a casual outing or planned party, Crestwood Bowl offers a fun environment for the entire family!

Crestwood Bowl has heavy duty plastic bowling ramps that are perfect for kids to feel more in control of the bowling ball.

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What makes Crestwood Bowl the best bowling alley for kids?

There are so many reasons why Crestwood Bowl is the best St. Louis bowling alley for kids. Here are just a few of the highlights!

Family-friendly atmosphere: This bowling alley is inviting to families and that's evident from the overall vibe of the place as well as the youth bowling leagues and participating in the Kids Bowl Free program each summer.

Lightweight bowling balls: Kid size bowling balls are the way to go! Crestwood Bowl has balls as low as 6 lbs. in weight making for an easier lift for young kids.

Automatic bumpers: You'll have the perfect bowling experience for all skill levels! Each player can easily be assigned to bowl with the built-in bumpers or not. The raising and lowering of the bumper bowling happens automatically and prevents gutter balls for the players who need it. Automation makes the process seamless and allows for the game to keep going.

State of the art scoring system: This is not your old school way of scoring! There's no need to do your own scorekeeping and the user-friendly screens make it easy to load every player into the game.

Youth leagues and learn to play: Crestwood Bowl offers youth bowling leagues and learn to play sign ups. Classes and bowling leagues are a fantastic way for kids to learn to play, become more involved in the sport, develop their skills, and make friends all at the same time!

Bowling ramps: These heavy duty ramps hold the weight of the ball for kids to then can be slid to aim at the pins.

Kids Bowl Free Program: If your family is on a budget, this is such a great price. Crestwood Bowl participates in the "Kids Bowl Free" program, allowing eligible children (16 and under) to get two free games every day during the program's run. There's also a special family pass that, while you pay for, allows parents to bowl. Pays for itself in just two trip to the bowling alley! Get more details about this unique bowling program below and sign up here.

Great food: The snack bar offers a wide variety of food that kids love to eat. Items like french fries, chicken strips, pizza, burgers, and pretzel bites are just a few of the eats that kids will want to munch on while bowling. Each lane has its own table and chairs to eat at while watching the game.

Birthday parties: Crestwood Bowl has a few different birthday party packages to choose from. Kids will love hosting their friends at their own dedicated lane and playing in teams.

Party Packages at Crestwood Bowl

There are a few different birthday party packages to choose from at Crestwood Bowl.

Spare Party

$17 per person and includes:

• 2 hour party
• Bowling
• Shoe Rental
• 12 oz. soft drink

Strike Party

$18 per person and includes:

• 2 Hour Party
• Bowling
• Shoe Rental
• Hot Dogs, chips and soda

King Party:

$19 per person and includes:

• 2 Hour Party
• Bowling
• Shoe Rental
• Pizza and soda

Keep in mind that Crestwood Bowl is also a great idea for corporate events and team building, private parties and celebrating a special occasion. Contact to book your next event!

Kids Bowl Free

This program is such a great deal! Two FREE games every day for kids 16 and under. All you have to pay for is shoe rental. Find a bowling center near you today!

Sign up for Kids Bowl Free HERE.

Purchasing the family pass, so mom and dad can bowl too, is a really great idea. It pays for itself in just two visits!

 

Best Bowling Alleys in St. Louis

Did you know I wrote a book about all the best places to take kids in St. Louis? It's titled Best Mom St. Louis and includes an entire category of the best bowling alleys for families to enjoy together. While the majority of bowling alleys in the region might say that they are the perfect place for bowlers of all ages, I found that to be not be the case when I went around Some bowling alleys Others reek of cigarette smoke. From cosmic bowling to arcade games to delicious food, I've included the best bowling centers in the St. Louis area. See all the best family friendly bowling alleys in my book HERE.

Make some memorable moments this summer and have a great time bowling together as a family!