Parkside Lanes Celebrates 70 Years | Chicago News

For seventy years, Parkside Lanes in Aurora has rolled strikes and built community—one ball at a time. Owner Kurt Frieders celebrated the milestone with upgrades and a wild customer appreciation weekend: hot dogs, drinks, and 70-cent games. Longtime bowlers like Joey Becker and Ramon Rodriguez (who’s been there since his dad first rolled) say it’s the cozy, “mom and pop” vibe that keeps them coming back. Despite pandemic fears, business is booming—nearly 6,000 visitors weekly. From being the first in the Fox Valley to install automatic scoring in ’89 to adding bumpers to hook kids on the sport, Parkside has adapted while staying true to its roots. With Frieders’ great-grandfather founding it in ’56 and employees like Stephanie Bonczyk (49 years!) still rolling, this isn’t just a bowling alley—it’s a living legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6926f427b330533