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Welcome to the Jaybowl
Located on the first floor of the Kansas Union, the Jaybowl has been contrubuting to student success since 1953. It is the place you need to unwind after hitting the books. Whether you need a break from studying, or you just need a place to kick back and hang with your friends, the Jaybowl is the perfect place to go. Bowling is a fun-filled sport that anyone, of any skill level, can enjoy.

Whatever your involvement, the Jaybowl is the place for you to get away from the pressures of daily life, relax, unwind and have a great time with friends.

Stay connected with the Jaybowl through Twitter and Facebook for updates and specials!
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Open Bowling

Grab your buds and work off some of that energy. The Jaybowl welcomes bowlers of all levels, from beginners to pros. At $2.50 a game for students, bowling is an inexpensive and fun recreational activity.
Open Rates        Per Hr. Rates
KU Students$2.501 Lane$18/hr. Shoes included
Gen. Public$3.00Shoe Rental$2.00
Reserve your lanes now, call 785-864-3545check our hours of operation here.

Daily Specials

Monday

$1 games and drinks from 3pm to 6pm

Tuesdays

$1 games and drinks from 3pm to 6pm

Wednesdays

$1 games and drinks from 3pm to 6pm
Poker Night @ 6:30pm Monthly Prizes

Thursdays

League Night (Join One Today!)
$1 games and drinks from 3pm to 6pm

Fridays

Jaybowl's 'World Famous' $1 day. Games, shoes, drinks, and hot dogs are just $1 each all day. Plus FREE Cosmic bowling for KU students after 10pm

Saturdays

FREE Cosmic bowling for KU Students after 10pm

Sunday

is family day at the Jay. Bowl with your family and/or friends for $13 per/Lane/hour. You may bowl up to 8 bowlers on one lane!

Birthday Parties

With our wildly popular and very flexible birthday packages, the Jaybowl is the perfect place for your child’s birthday party! Call 785-864-3545 to reserve your party today! Check our hours of operation here.
Baby Jay PackageBig Jay PackageVIP Upgrade
$8.00/bowler$9.00/bowler$2.00 more/bowler
1 Hour of BowlingIncludes everything in Baby JayUnlimited Drinks for Parents and Kids
Shoe RentalAddition of one of the following: hot dog, nachos, bag of chips, or candy barBirthday Trophy for Birthday Bowler
16 oz. DrinkGift Bag for Each Bowler
Birthday Child will receive a bowling pin
Up to 1 Hour in our Party Room

Bowling Classes

Need an extra credit to graduate or for an elective? Take the popular HSES 108 bowling class which is held in the Jaybowl twice a week.

Cosmic Bowling

Come bowl with friends under the black lights and disco balls and dance to the music for a fun exciting time!

Fund Raising Parties

Does your fraternity, sorority, church, club or other group need to raise cash? Contact us about how we can turn you bowling party to a fundraising party.

Engraving Services

Plaques, trophies, graduation gifts, name badges, signs and more! Call or stop in for pricing on your project.

About The Jaybowl

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