My family reserved two lanes here for a birthday celebration and we ate dinner here too. There was…read moreno problem with getting the shoes and the process of setting up the lanes. The wait staff were nice, even when we sent back a vegetarian pizza that had hamburger on it. When I got the right pizza, I was satisfied. It was deep dish. I wouldn't go out of my way for it but it was very good in the environment. The drinks were also good and the bartender was very kind. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

We came here for a family Christmas party, and we had a great time. We bowled for a few hours, and…read morewe really enjoyed the bowling games that let some of the less skilled bowlers find success. The drinks from the bar were strong, and our food was pretty good for bowling alley food. We finished the night with a round of laser tag, which was so fun for a group of adults. The course is large with multiple levels, and we had a great time.

Absolutely wonderful time, reasonable prices, reasonably clean, and plenty for everyone to do…read more We specifically drove about an hour to get here just so we could play some air hockey. There were actually four different varieties of air hockey, including a four-player version, so expectations exceeded.

Went in for some ice cream. Saw that the tubs were full and asked for a scoop and they said the ice…read morecream is shut down? How? You slide the door and scoop some ice cream. 4 workers and they can't scoop ice cream.

Looking for classic, no frills bowling, where the staff is courteous and the management go up and…read morebeyond? This is your place!! I'll admit I grew up visiting this place almost as much as my grandma's so the vintage decor not only doesn't phase me but it has a feel of home. Having said that, management does change over time and that's not always a guarantee. We just enjoyed an afternoon with our family this Christmas celebrating my dad's 80th birthday and JEN went out of her way to make everything smooth as silk!!! We reserved lanes in advance, her staff knew we were coming and pulled out all the stops. We had a tab for drinks and the only thing that could have made our day better is a burger by Fred (may he RIP). Thanks Parkway! I hope you continue on in Lincoln for many more years to come!!

We came here for my nephew's 8th birthday party. We brought our whole family, including our 1yr old…read moredaughter. My husband went to go change her diaper, but said there wasn't a changing table in the men's room. I took her into the ladies room & there was NO changing table! The bathroom looked newly remodeled & there was absolutely no changing table. Just to make sure I didn't miss it, I asked the front desk. Pretty disappointed, won't be coming back.

Great venue, lanes were good and only had one technical issue at the tournament but it was…read moreresolved. Would recommend, lots of stairs though.

this place is the best but, they yelled at us for getting the ball stuck in the gutter, which…read morehappens to everyone a couple times and this guys customer service was bad because he looked mad at us and I will definitely be giving you one star of review.. it was my friend's birthday. We're just trying to celebrate, but that guy ruined it for ALL OF US! I highly recommend the bowling place in Elkhorn. because that has way better customer service and an arcade which this one does not have. the bathroom.... it looks like someone peed on the walls, cause everything is yellow, and it smells terrible. there was diarrhea in one of the toilets which they must not clean the toilet because all I need to do is take a quick pee, but I got disturbed because randomly the light flickered off and I was scared. as I was trying to flush the toilet I accidentally put my hand in the toilet because it was so dark. there were holes on the wall, and I felt very uncomfortable peeing in front of those holes. The stalls were very small, especially for my large body. I was very very, very, very uncomfortable peeing there or sometimes I took a quick fart, my skin was literally touching the stall walls and it was getting kind of sweaty in there. there was poop scattered all of the walls, and when I looked at my skin, there was wet poop on my skin and that poop was not mine. The shoes hurt your feet and the workers are just not kind when you have to ask them to give you a different size. The bowling alleys were fine, but they were all normal bad lighting and they weren't glow in the dark, if you want to have a cooler experience, don't come here. when I asked for customer service on the computer, all they did was stare at us like we were freaks they must be the creeps from the bathroom, and make sure I was doing it right when I'm not even a pro athlete and I don't need to learn how to bowl. They should trained their employees to be kind and not little brats and they're deathly spoiled by their parents cause they definitely get all they want from daddy's money. everyone is drinking and getting drunk and they are also saying cus words around my babies. I hope you guys never come here and I recommend going to a different bowling alley. This is why I rate this on one star review.

We continue to pick Madsen's for our bowling fix. Great customer service, cool retro vibe, cheap…read morekid-friendly food and bowling options. They are also the only bowling alley in Lincoln that participates in Kids Bowl Free, where you can sign children up for 2 free games of bowling per day all summer long! They do not take reservations for Kids Bowl Free and it applies only during specific hours. It's a great, low cost activity that provides access to bowling to more youth. I love it. And when summer is over, Madsen's is honestly a perfect indoor activity for kids during the winter. What about birthday celebrations? Yes! This summer we booked a lane on a Sunday morning to celebrate my son's birthday and it was a wonderful experience. Sara Madsen and I emailed back-and-forth many times to go over the details. We even showed up to a custom sign at our table. They recommend 6 bowlers per lane for timing sake, which usually gets at least 1 game for kids. The whole Madsen's team was prepped and ready to help make the day special. We felt very welcome. I really appreciated that we were able to spread out and decorate the high top bar behind the lane (they even mentioned it, I didn't have to ask) and even when my kids were running around while we setup, I never felt stressed out. Madsen's does offer a birthday rate (not featured on the website) so I recommend reaching out if you're interested. $80 includes 1 lane, 1 pizza, 1 hour of bowling for up to 6 bowlers and shoe rental. If kids bowl in socks and don't need shoe rental, paying the regular rate is actually $15-$20 cheaper than the birthday package. The regular rate for a lane is $40/hour + $3 shoe rental/person. Pizza runs around $20-$25 depending on toppings. The birthday was a Fortnite Birthday Bowling Royale theme so having pizza fit nicely into the setup. We had 5 kids and one pizza was plenty. For adults, I passed around a menu in case they wanted something different. Socks were part of our favors so we brought our own, but they do have some fun bowling socks for $3/person. They also have a bowling pin pin for the guests to sign and the birthday boy can take home? We have those for $20. We were also allowed to bring in desserts and they even stored the ice cream cake until we were ready and provided a knife for cutting. Note: The birthday rate already includes gratuity, which I didn't realize until after I paid. With the birthday rate and food ordered off the menu, the total bill was $155 plus $30ish in gratuity.

I love the changes the new owners have made overall to the place! Live music, great atmosphere,…read moreexcellent bar selection. It was a lot of fun and feels so much happier in the place!! The only downfall of my visit was that I couldn't get a grilled cheese sandwich after 7pm. No sandwiches are made after 7pm. I had been looking forward to having a grilled cheese and fries all day....but my event started at 8pm. So I just ordered a drink and went hungry. I am a vegetarian so the shrimp and meat dishes were not appealing to me. They did suggest I try a $24 cheese pizza but I said "no thanks" because I didn't need a giant cheese pizza for just me. It's silly they can't grill a couple of pieces of cheese on some bread after 7pm when the kitchen is still open.

I bowled a long time ago and had my own ball. I just started bowling again for fun and have been…read moreworking on rolling a curve. My ball seems too heavy and won't cooperate. These people helped me select a ball that was the proper weight for me. We discussed the composition of the ball and this helped me select a new ball. The ball was drilled right there on the spot. I was very impressed with the expertise and helpfulness of the staff. The ball fits me perfectly and I'm really having fun now. Thanks for a great experience in upping my game.

do not see too many sell bowling gear. definitely wont hurt to take a look. nice apparel as well…read more -spotify name own.freestyles

I think this could be a more "happening" place if 1. They had more help, 2. Their coin machines had…read morecoins in them, 3. Didn't have to wait for a lane, 4. They quoted us $65/2 of us for 1/hr for a lane! So if you go, take a roll of quarters because they have no change or enough staff. Has potential for sure but was very disappointed .

Great alt bowl experience. The light ball makes it easier than regular bowling. Very good bar type…read morefood. We were there on a weeknight and it did appear that only one person was the staffed to do everything. It would be much better if Bob and/or Willie actually showed up to help run the place they've set up in their name.

Fun place to take the kids and cast a lure or two. The small lake is stocked with various game…read morefish and is very convenient for someone who lives in Lincoln.

Much nicer since they updated the fishing area. A decent small lake in the middle of air park with…read morefishing areas available. Also small boats with no motors can be on the lake. Some upgrades to the roads in from NW 48th could be done and other care to make it as nice as the new docks. But overall it's not a bad area lake.

Ordered Buffalo Chicken wings even though they were a bit pricey (12 for $21). They don't even…read moresauce them in the kitchen. They come out breaded/fried with a little cup of Buffalo sauce and a little cup of ranch. Who serves wings this way anywhere. ... and, if you're no a regular, you have to go to a window to get your food when they call your name. The others got their food brought to them.

I will never go into Madsen's or EJs lounge again. They "accidentally" charged my card 790 dollars…read moreinstead of 7 dollars. This caused my checking to overdraft as no normal person keeps too large amount in their checking. This has caused over draft fees and is going to cost me being late on two of my auto payments due on the 1st. I spoke with the owner and all he could say was we have new people and I'm sorry for the Inconvenience. He's so big on freedom and being for the people and this and that but hasn't tried one bit to help me expedite this situation. Shown zero remorse for the issues this is causing me. This isn't a 20,30,40 hell even 100 dollar mistake. It's a 790 dollar mistake and should be treated with much more urgency than it is. It's stealing.

Best place ever! Definitely recommend! The bouncer who was taking my cash was very incredible, he…read morewas so polite and just created a welcoming environment!!

Good drinks! I like their LIT pitchers and they are a great deal. I always go for the blue…read moreraspberry or the pink lemonade. The reason I took off a star or two because I have had some bad experiences with homeless people in the bathroom. The staff is good about responding to concerns when brought to their attention but, just a bit of an off putting experience to have more than once.