Specialties
Riverside Lanes is Danville’s destination for affordable family fun! With 40 lanes, we offer open play, leagues, tournaments, cosmic bowling, birthday parties, private events, and youth programs. Enjoy made-to-order food, cold beverages, and TVs showing your favorite sporting events so you never miss the big game!
We offer a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and serve beer, but no hard alcohol. No outside food or beverages are permitted. Come bowl, eat, cheer, and make great memories with your Riverside family.
History
Established in 1960.
Riverside Lanes was built at its current location on Riverside Drive in Danville back in 1960. The original construction had 32 bowling lanes. In the late 1970's the building was expanded and 10 additional lanes were added ... making it one of the largest bowling centers in Virginia and North Carolina. In 1992 the business came under new ownership the name was changed to Country Club Lanes II and operated until it closed in March 2006.
In August 2006, the center was purchased by Kenneth & Brenda Parrish, Derrick & Laura Anderson and Dannie & Kathy Anderson they reopened the business on October 28, 2006 as the original Riverside Lanes!
Riverside Lanes is now owned by the Powell family, and continues to provide the best bowling experience in all of Southside Virginia. 40 lanes, full service Snack Bar, and all major sports displayed on 4 15ft projection screens. Our services include Pro Shop, Birthday Parties, Group Events, Fundraising Events, and monthly competitive tournaments . F
Meet the Business Owner: Amber S.
Hi, I’m Amber Smith, one of the owners of Riverside Lanes in Danville, Virginia. I’m also the proud mother of two incredible children. My family and I took over the bowling center because we believe a bowling alley should be more than a place to play a game. It should be a place where people feel welcome, make memories, and become part of a community.
You’ll find me doing a little bit of everything here, from welcoming families at the front desk to cheering on our youth bowlers and celebrating someone’s first 300 game. As a mother of two incredible children, I care deeply about creating a safe, welcoming environment where families can spend time together and bowlers of every age and skill level can feel at home.
Riverside Lanes is a family business, and we’re proud of the bowling family growing around it. I can’t wait to welcome you in!