Waveland Bowl

About

Open in 1959, this large bowling alley also has billiards & Alley Dogs (serving hot dogs & more).

Reviews lean positive — 4.3 out of 5 across 2,118 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and a paid lot. And if it does not suit, 18 more sports complexes in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other sports complexes in Chicago.

What works

Solid local standing
A 4.3 average from 2,118 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
A genuine local landmark
2,118 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (9:00 AM – 12:00 AM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Free parking
A free lot — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Easy to pair with a second stop
18 other sports complexes sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Popular enough to be busy
2,118 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM and no longer — an early start is out.

Planning a visit

General guidance for sports complexes, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Fields and courts on a booking schedule, with league play claiming most of the prime slots.

A good fit for teams, leagues and pickup players.

When to go

Confirm whether the fields are open to drop-in play before you go — leagues tend to own evenings and weekends. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM.

What to bring

Your own gear
Booking confirmation
Water — fountains are hit or miss

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Amenities

Parking Available

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Common questions about Waveland Bowl

What is Waveland Bowl?

Open in 1959, this large bowling alley also has billiards & Alley Dogs (serving hot dogs & more). It is a sports complex in Chicago, IL, at 3700 N Western Ave.

What are the opening hours at Waveland Bowl?

Waveland Bowl is open 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Waveland Bowl?

Parking options here include a free lot and a paid lot.

How is Waveland Bowl rated?

Waveland Bowl holds 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,118 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 18 other sports complexes listed on AllParx, including Activate Games, Wrigley Field and Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank.