Oregon features ten standout bowling facilities spread across Beaverton, Portland, Sherwood, Hillsboro, Gresham, Milwaukie, and Tigard. Ratings for these ten properties range from a solid 4.2 to an impressive 4.7, with review counts spanning from just 26 up to 3,727. Visitors will find a wide variety of environments included in this selection, ranging from bustling family entertainment centers equipped with arcades, food deals, and game combos to classic neighborhood bowling alleys and specialized lawn bowling clubs known for welcoming beginners and experienced players alike.
Every facility on this list was evaluated and ranked using a strict methodology calculated by multiplying the venue rating by the natural logarithm of its review count, with zero paid placements accepted.
1. KingPins Family Entertainment Center
Located in Beaverton, this busy center holds a 4.5 rating across 2240 reviews. Visitors note a fun environment for all ages, though reviewers mention it can be pricey. Guests frequently take advantage of food and arcade deals, such as purchasing an entree to get a discounted arcade card, while spending time bowling, ordering drinks, and playing arcade games.
2. KingPins Family Entertainment Center
Portland hosts the second location, which earns a 4.4 rating from 2608 reviews. Patrons report great service and atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the game and food combos, specifically calling out the ultimate nachos alongside arcade gift card promotions.
3. Big Al’s
Big Al’s in Beaverton is rated 4.2 based on 3727 reviews. Reviewers emphasize the large variety of activities available, including a top-floor bar area featuring a 90s arcade free play, cosmic bowling, video poker, and a hummus plate that visitors describe as unparalleled for family outings or date nights.
4. Langer’s Entertainment Center
Operating in Sherwood at 21650 SW Langer Farms Pkwy, Langer’s Entertainment Center secures a 4.4 rating backed by 2510 reviews.
5. Park Lanes Family Entertainment Center
This Hillsboro venue has a 4.4 rating from 1793 reviews. Reviewers describe it as a nice bowling alley offering a bit of everything, highlighting the clean facility, well-kept bathrooms, bar, food, arcade games, and batting cages as a great spot for family fun or a night out.
6. Mt Hood Lanes
Situated in Gresham, Mt Hood Lanes achieves a 4.6 rating across 709 reviews. Birthday party guests report having a great time, praising the super friendly staff and the delicious pizza and wings.
7. SuperPlay
SuperPlay in Beaverton holds a 4.2 rating from 1208 reviews. Reviewers point out a cool vibe featuring early 2000s music and nostalgia-inducing smaller pizza slices, complemented by attentive service where food is promptly brought to and cleared from the lanes.
8. Milwaukie Bowl
Milwaukie Bowl brings in a 4.4 rating based on 659 reviews. Visitors characterize it as a great form of family entertainment with a little something for everyone.
9. Tigard Bowl
Operating in Tigard, Tigard Bowl earns a 4.4 rating across 548 reviews. Reviewers describe the venue as a classic, no-frills facility focused on wholesome family fun, featuring a reasonable price point, standard lanes, balls, pins, and a small bar in the back corner.
10. Portland Lawn Bowling Club
Located in Portland, this lawn bowling club earns a 4.7 rating from 26 reviews. Reviewers highlight it as an exceptionally friendly, kind, and inclusive organization that welcomes beginners of all skill levels to join in on the fun and camaraderie.
How we ranked these
We built this directory using a straightforward formula based on customer review scores and volume. Read more about our process on our methodology page.