We are not regular bowlers, so we do not have any recent comparisons on which to base a review…read more Woodburn Bowl is an older but well-kept bowling alley. It clean, friendly and fun. Nothing super high tech, but a computer does the math and scores show up on the screen above the lane. The prices are super-reasonable, beer is cold, deep friend snacks are good, rental shoes are clean, a choice of bowling balls for every size human and working automatic lanes (with bumpers, if you want them). Just what we needed for a couple of hours of Saturday afternoon foolery.

Best bowling place ever! I love how small it is!! Me and my boyfriend went there on a Monday night…read morethe two of us and the experience was amazing!! Definitely coming again!!

Fun time for All. Snacks are great, a lot of laughs…read more Definitely coming again. Thank You

Fun retro bowling alley. Perfect place to take a family of all generations. Reasonably priced, well…read moremaintained, friendly staff. We went with extended family right before thanksgiving and it wasn't too busy. Everyone had a great time. My cousin is 6 and we were able to put up gutter guards for her. You can easily put them up or down manually on your own. They also had the metal thing that she could use to load her bowling ball launcher for her too. The food is ok. Lots of fried finger foods. The hot dogs looked pretty good.

We participated in a bowling tournament for the end of summer league. The bowling alley is a bit…read moredated and has a lack of seating down by the lanes (only 3 seats per lane and only one table). Large parking lot and the front entrance had stairs which was weird to navigate your bowling ball bags. Looks like it has a fun arcade game room area for the kiddos. Full bar avail and snack bar. The bathrooms were in need of a deep cleaning.

I am really impressed by the team responsible for managing my friend's birthday party at AMF…read moreFirebird Lanes this afternoon. One never knows how events like this will go, especially on busy Saturday afternoons. But the manager and associates handled all of the logistics related to our birthday party with ease. At first glance, the bowling alley has a real old school vibe; almost everyone has stepped foot in a bowling alley like this before. The lockers, the benches for putting on shoes, the seat configuration around the lanes, the concessions, the signage... it all evokes a strong sense of nostalgia. But AMF has done a great job maintaining high standards when it comes to technology of the lanes, equipment, and arcade. Everything runs smoothly here. The staff were extremely helpful in setting up the seating area for my friend's party, including timing food delivery with our game play, helping with our cake, and managing cleanup when the time came. I think they even threw in a few extra guest cards for the arcade! Even though AMF Firebird Lanes is part of a large network of over 350 bowling alleys across the country, the management and staff at this location help create a strong sense of community. I don't bowl much, but if anyone ever asks me about party venues in Salem, I'll be sure to mention this place. Nice work, folks!

A solid 4. Man alive is it EXPENSIVE to bowl now a days. Oh lord - do I sound OLD AF saying that!!!…read moreHa! My daughter and I went to bowl as part of celebrating her birthday. She and I chose King Pins. Well I technically chose them as the bowling was the least expensive in the area. And for us two, for 90 minutes, it was almost $70. Yes. That's EXPENSIVE. So we made the most of it and had a great time. We played with all the options in the bowling area for games and were silly and had fun. And clearly didn't bowl well lol But despite the price - fun was had. Service is okay at best over by the "Tap house," but at least the option exists to have "table service," while you bowl. This trip was just bowling. No arcade! Still 4 stars.

We recently held a teen party here and it was easily one of the easiest planning/executions anyone…read morecould have asked for! It was a last minute ask (thank you, dear child *eye roll*) that I was able to book at a preferred time in under a week, and the kids had fun, which is what mattered most! From start to finish, service was spot on: we were met by Coleton who walked us through the logistics & timing, as well as helped with some changes I requested due to attendance, and our server was Paige who made sure the boys never went without beverages. Pizzas came out quickly so the kids were able to eat & bowl, and everything was timed to perfection so they were able to sing to the Birthday Boy and enjoy cake before heading over for some Laser Tag & arcade time to end the festivities. It was also great to have a table reserved in the arcade area for belongings & whatnot, which also allowed some pitchers of beverages for the rest of the time. The space itself was immaculate and staff was buzzing around to keep tables turned over, bowling balls replaced to their rightful homes for future bowlers and the restrooms (at least the ladies!) were also clean (I know that can be a big deal for families, especially with Littles). All in all, I'd say this was money well spent, especially considering everything that is included in the package. For 7 total kids, I think they played 3-4 games of bowling, we did 2 laser tag games & their arcade time, didn't have to set up, break down or clean up party supplies/food, etc -- id do it again in a heartbeat!

We went to The Rec yesterday for their Monday Madness night. It was a packed house, and their staff…read morewere super busy accommodating all of the customers' requests. We rented two lanes for the time, one for the kids and one for the adults--eight of us in all. Unfortunately, the kids' lane wasn't working at all, and it turns out they wouldn't be able to fix it that night. As most of the lanes were rented out already, we thought we were going to just have to get a refund and have the kids bowl in our lane. Instead, in the midst of dealing with all of the other demands on their attention, they were able to shuffle things around, and relocate us to two other lanes that were next to each other. We had no other issues the rest of the night, and had a lovely time. The manager/owner and his crew could not have been more professional, kind, and even-keeled. They brainstormed a variety of solutions during the controlled chaos that was happening with the influx of customers all coming at the beginning of the event, and wanted to make sure our evening was rescued and fun. We all ended up having a blast, the food was good, and our night was indeed everything we had hoped it would be on a summer night trying to escape the heat. Highly recommend The Rec!

Worst experience I've ever had in a bowling alley. Me and my family were on a road trip and decided…read moreto stop in to stretch our legs and as soon as we walked in there was a horrible smell that practically burned my nose hairs. Then we had to wait 20 minutes just to get a lane even though there were plenty open. Once we finally got a lane we decided to get food and the manager was screaming at the employees calling them names and racial slurs. To top it all off I saw a mouse run right under the managers legs and he just brushed it off like it was nothing. We left after that and can guarantee that we will never be back.

Food~Date/Game Night traditional buffalo wings were good but, (it could have been cooked a lil…read moreharder), truffle Parmesan fries (not good and, the cheese it just an after thought) switched to tater tots so much better (piping hot soft in the inside and, crispy on the outside) 3 each of the Hennessy Passion so very good (highly recommend). Service~Jackie was our waitress super sweet and attentive (she knew when to bring another round). Continue to check on us and, made sure everything tasted good. On Sunday's open until 11:30pm Games .$25 per game and $11 per shoe rental but it was well worth. Ambiance~Very clean and, all the staff was great. Arcade/Tap house to the right when you walk in. We met, talked, laughed, and cheered for a group of people on both sides of us. My husband and I made a bet who would win I almost sweep him under the rug but, I'll take 3-1 (I am trying to figure out what I want;) Plenty of parking. I would highly recommend this bowling alley it's been a few years but, it's just as fun and good vibes as I remembered it to be.

3.5 stars for just the arcade - it's clean, organized, and full of enough bright lights to attract…read moreanyone passing by. Lots of "prize" games but very pricey & of course, the kids we brought wanted to win the big stuff like a brand new Nintendo Switch or PS5. Unfortunately one kid walked away with nothing (as a mom, totally expected that to happen. These games don't allow winners.) but my son spent probably 20+ dollars on a stuffed animal so I guess for him, it wasn't a total bust. The parking lot was pretty full, and I learned walking in that there was a bowling league there. Busy lanes! I can't speak to the food but did get a Bloody Mary which was decent enough. It's a sketchy area, if you aren't Portland-familiar. Don't leave valuables out in the open, blah, blah, blah. You know how the rest goes.

Very friendly staff and helpful. Always welcoming they treat you like family. If you trouble they…read morewill try to fix the problem

I am new to Corvallis and stumbled across this place because of the inexpensive prices on food and…read morebeers. It was a great find and now on my list to come back and actually bowl. Bowling ranges between $21 and $24 an hour per lane and only $3.50 for shoe rental! Wow! Highly recommended and I'll be back for sure

After repeatedly asking staff and looking everywhere in Bullwinkles for hours, Brayden, took it…read moreupon himself to throughly check the go-carts again for the third time finding my lost key in go cart #18. I'm forever thankful for Brayden for going the extra mile. He's proof there's quality, attentive to detail, staff that truly care about the customers. It's hard to find good help and honestly an amazing worker like, Brayden, deserves a raise. Thank you, Brayden, God bless you!

My two kids and I came here expecting a fun night and somehow ended up having a SUPER BLAST . The…read morego-karts and ropes course were awesome, but Owen deserves some serious credit for making the night even better. Owen was working outside and this guy had jokes for days. He was friendly, quick-witted, and somehow managed to keep both my kids entertained while also making me laugh. At one point I was wondering if we came here for the go-karts or just to hang out with Owen . Great activities, great atmosphere, and an even better employee. Owen definitely made our night and deserves some recognition. 10/10 would SUPER BLAST again. Give Owen a raise!

Absolutely a gem of a bowling alley! Excellent ball return machines give this place a retro vibe…read morewithout feeling outdated, yet modernized without getting to techno with all the gimmicky bowling features that take away from the game in my opinion. I'm no bowling snob but there is an etiquette and certain grace to bowling that skipped a generation... But that's another story. I love this place and will return as much as possible.

Don't always judge a book by its cover. The new looking…read moreconstruction of the intersection this alley sits on makes it a little difficult to turn and get into the parking lot. You have to do it once then you get the hang of it. The parking lot is a little rough a d the outside of the building looks like an old run down pub. You might think you are headed to a dive bar. That's where all the roughness ends. You walk in to a pretty immaculate bowling alley. Clearly some upgraded computers and displays to make it easier to keep score even for the novice. No old carpets here. Clean as a whistle. Their food is pretty limited. With cutbacks on staff it one person is going back and fourth from the bar to the restaurant ordering window. Be patient it's a lot to ask of one person. Great that they have a bar and a restaurant. As things open up look for that to improve. You can make that assumption because the lanes are well cared for and working well. No pin jamms or waiting for balls to come back. You will see some pretty loyal customers hanging around and taking turns bowling. A good number of lanes so spacing is not an issue. Brightly lit good clean fun. Nice staff family owned. I will be back and spend some time here.