Johnson's Duckpin Lanes

20 lanes 2100 Dixwell Ave
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2100 Dixwell Ave

Duckpin bowling in Hamden Plaza

Johnson's Duckpin Lanes sits in Hamden Plaza at 2100 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut. The center says it has been bringing duckpin bowling to the state since 1955, and it keeps 20 lanes of the small-ball game in play.

League nights are a big part of the calendar, with the Quinnipiac Club, the Western League, and Saturday morning leagues for juniors and for seniors all listed. Open hours begin at noon every day. Thursday and Saturday close at 9 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 PM, Sunday at 6 PM, and Tuesday at 3 PM. Prices are not published.

Finding 2100 Dixwell Avenue

The center is in Hamden Plaza at 2100 Dixwell Avenue.

2100 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT 06514

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Johnson's Duckpin at a glance

Right nowSee hours
Lanes20
Lowest listed rateNot published
Who can bowlOpen to the public
Lane typeDuckpin
BookingBy phone

Noon starts and a short Tuesday

Mondaynoon – 8 PM
Tuesdaynoon – 3 PM
Wednesdaynoon – 8 PM
Thursdaynoon – 9 PM
Fridaynoon – 8 PM
Saturdaynoon – 9 PM
Sundaynoon – 6 PM

Tuesday is the shortest day, closing at 3 PM; Sunday closes at 6 PM.

Source: the venue's official page (johnsonlanes.com).

Duckpin leagues and open play

Open play and league bowling both run here. for lane availability and groups.

Other lanes around Hamden

Twenty duckpin lanes and long-running leagues

  • 20 duckpin lanes
  • Duckpin since 1955
  • Open from noon daily

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Sources consulted November 2026. Not a live availability check.

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