The Alley

The Alley is a bowling center at 499 Oakland Drive in Oakland, with lanes, a full restaurant and a game room under one roof. It suits a family outing, a league season or a birthday party, and because it is indoors and in town, it makes a handy plan for a rainy or snowy day around Deep Creek Lake.

Bowling, Food and Games

The Alley describes itself as a 12-lane bowling center, and Garrett County's business development office notes that it runs on Brunswick bowling equipment. The full restaurant means you can eat and bowl in the same visit rather than heading out for dinner afterward.

Between frames, the game room keeps everyone busy:

• Arcade games and dart boards
• Pool tables
• Air hockey and foosball
• Shuffleboard and ping pong tables

Leagues, Youth Bowling and Parties

The Alley is home to the Western Maryland Bowling Leagues, so it is a good place to ask if you want to bowl regularly on a team. In summer it runs a youth program for kids ages 6 to 16, which gives young bowlers a structured way to learn the game. A dedicated party room makes it a straightforward choice for birthdays and group celebrations.

A Local Business Since 2014

The Alley took over and rebranded the former Par-Matt Lanes in 2014. In March 2024 the Garrett County Board of County Commissioners presented owner Tiffany Rains with a commendation marking the business's 10th anniversary.

Give The Alley a call to ask about open lanes, league openings or booking the party room.

Call Us!

• Website
• (301) 334-3040