Recreational activities and places are few and far between in the old railroad town of Port Jervis, New York. Finding a place to take the family on any given day may require a trip into a bigger town about 30 miles away. However, if bowling is up your alley, then we have a place for you. The old time bowler and scorer would be happy to step back into the past and relive the good times. The good ole days are not far off when visitors come to the local bowling alley.
The alley itself dates back at least 50 plus years. Generations of families have enjoyed spending time playing a few rounds. The key to playing at Port Jervis Bowl is understanding how to keep track of your turns, and understanding the skill of proper scoring. There are no automations for scoring and turns. It can become very costly if you decide to just throw a few balls and see what happens. While many seem to object to the dated atmosphere, our family rather enjoys stepping back into our youth. It is a time when the stories that we tell our children can finally be seen up close and personal. The gadgets and electronics of today are a gift and a pleasure but certainly were not available for us.
The cost is incredibly affordable, especially if you catch the specials. Our family enjoys going together on Tuesday nights. Then, we can score big with half price shoes and lanes. For under $20 bucks, our family of four can get shoes, and play two games each. For our teenagers, Friday nights are preferred as a time to be able to hang out with their friends and have some slipping fun. At the time of this article, game prices were:
$3.00 for each pair of shoes and $3.50 per game
Specials:
Tuesday’s – $1.50 shoes and $1.50 games
Friday’s – $2.00 shoes and $1.00 games
There is a snack bar to satisfy your hunger and thirst. Drink specials are available from time to time. Having quality family fun is a clear and concise way to keep thekids off the street. Spend the time with them to understand the world that they live in today is far different from our times. Port Jervis Bowl brings back to the area a time and place to interact and connect with our youth at affordable prices.