Helen Newman Bowling Center, Ithaca

About Helen Newman Bowling Center

Helen Newman Bowling Center is a bowling alley in Ithaca, New York, where visitors bowl on lanes equipped with new bowling machines. Bowlers keep score using manual paper and pencil scoring, and the center offers shoe rentals for those who do not bring personal bowling shoes. The facility includes a lounge, claw games, and a jukebox. Disco lights are available upon request on Friday and Saturday. Outside food is permitted, though beverages must be purchased on-site except for juice boxes brought to children's parties. The center hosts sanctioned leagues for men, women, and couples on Wednesday evenings. Bumper bowling is available for children under twelve, and the facility accommodates group reservations for birthday parties, retirement celebrations, and fundraising events for nonprofit organizations. Individual bowlers and groups of up to five people per lane can visit during published hours.