Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Jax Lanes West was located at 6526 Ramona Boulevard and featured 32 lanes, a snack bar, and an arcade. In order to attract casual bowlers, Jax Lanes advertised ‘cosmic bowling,’ which is a disco-like environment with neon bowling pins and black lights. The lights are off during cosmic bowling except where the pins are. Rotating lights, strobes, and loud music enhance the experience. Besides cosmic bowling, Jax Lanes also hosted bowling leagues, birthday parties, wedding receptions, and other events.
As early as the 2000s, Jax Lanes West acquired a reputation for being a poorly managed and dangerous bowling alley. In reviews, customers would be reminded to lock their doors and not carry cash. Jax Lanes West was permanently closed by 2012. With no interested buyers, the bowling alley sat abandoned for years. A developer purchased the former Jax Lanes West and demolished the bowling alley. The lot remains vacant today.
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