Helen Newman Bowling Center

Sports Complexes & Athletic Fields in Ithaca, New York

4.2 (82)

Category	Sports Complexes & Athletic Fields
Address	163 Cradit Farm Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
Area	Ithaca, New York
Phone	(607) 255-4200
Google rating	4.2 (82)

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	5:30–10 pm
Wednesday	5:30–10 pm
Thursday	5:30–10 pm
Friday	5–11 pm
Saturday	3–11 pm
Sunday	Closed

About Helen Newman Bowling Center

Located at 163 Cradit Farm Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850, Helen Newman Bowling Center operates as a sports complex serving Ithaca in New York. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.

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The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 5:30–10 pm. It is closed on Monday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (607) 255-4200. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is scl.cornell.edu, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

With 4.2 out of 5 on Google from 82 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for sports complexes & athletic fields in Ithaca. Recent reviews are the best guide.

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Latest Google reviews

The 8 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Mr Miller 2 months ago

They don't know how to answer the phone

Joseph McLain 6 months ago

Great time! The guy that took care of us was great. Thanks!

Nick 7 months ago

I just reserved two lanes the other day from 7-9, and my party was 10 minutes late so Jason, the nicest man working the front desk, told me we could stay till 9:10. When you find it routine to say to a guy (Jason) how awesome he is, you know he's really committed to making your stay enjoyable. Great spirit, and always coming around to make sure we are comfortable. Not to mention the alley has such an old-timey feel to it, just an overall great experience. Will be reserving more parties here for sure.

Brian Ash a year ago

For those of you who haven't been to Helen Newman in a while, I would love to keep this gem to myself but they deserve all the business Ithaca can throw their way. Apparently Cornell is investing in a bygone past time. The lanes have been totally revamped, the pin setters are all brand new and work amazingly well. Not only that but the prices are still what you would expect, totally affordable for an entire group of teens (last minute birthday party) and the staff were awesome, happy to accommodate the food we brought in, quickly making us feel welcome despite our questionable choice to "just show up". Keep an eye on the website, the hours are accurate and while they have a reservation form I was told that staff is in by 2:30 and happy to discuss over the phone. So glad to have a fun spot back not only for my kids but for rainy days and staff gatherings.

Meldina Muminovic 2 years ago

My kids and I love to come here to bowl. The staff here is amazing and super friendly. 10/10

Tien 2 years ago

7 of the lanes were broken, we called ahead of time to ask about availability and they said they had spots open but when we got there they had none for us, when we finally got to bowl the lane wouldn’t return out balls, one of our balls damaged the lane and they blamed the broken lane on us and then made us leave and pay without even finishing one round. The manager stomped around a lot, yelled at us and was overall rude.

Kelly Wu 3 years ago

The bowling alley itself is quite old, you'll have to tally scored manually. Doesn't have many lighter bowling balls that are lighter for girls (10 and under). Shoe rentals are free with a student ID. Soft drinks available for purchase. Friendly staff.

Eva Milstein-Touesnard 7 years ago

This is such a good thing to do with friends if you are bored. It’s really cheap too which is really jive. It’s about $3 per game but a lot of the days you get a free game if anyone scores a strike! It also has a nice bar and pizza which makes it good for parties or another small events. The only thing is that the building is pretty old so the scoring isn’t automatic and the lanes sometimes glitch but the staff is really helpful and gracious when that happens.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Helen Newman Bowling Center located?

Helen Newman Bowling Center is at 163 Cradit Farm Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850, in Ithaca, New York. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Helen Newman Bowling Center?

Helen Newman Bowling Center is listed as a sports complex.

What are the hours of Helen Newman Bowling Center?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:30–10 pm; Wednesday: 5:30–10 pm; Thursday: 5:30–10 pm; Friday: 5–11 pm; Saturday: 3–11 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Monday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Helen Newman Bowling Center open on Sunday?

No, Helen Newman Bowling Center is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Helen Newman Bowling Center?

You can call Helen Newman Bowling Center at (607) 255-4200.

How is Helen Newman Bowling Center rated on Google?

Helen Newman Bowling Center has a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 82 reviews.

Does Helen Newman Bowling Center have a website?

Yes, the website of Helen Newman Bowling Center is scl.cornell.edu (linked on this page).