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***UPDATED The city is said to be fighting this as they are yet to approve anything. Last evening Sheetz representatives failed to show up at the zoning meeting. This could delay everything and stop the rumored sale. A letter from Chris Glassburn, City Council Ward 2 Patrick Kelly, Council At-Large Angela Williamson, Council At-Large can be found on page 2″
From Rock “n” Bowl, Leagues, Birthday parties and Midnight fun, to shooting pool and having some of the best burgers in town, Buckeye Lanes provided it all over their existence. Now, sadly, the sound of bowling balls rolling towards another strike and children’s laughter may come to an end.
Sources have confirmed that this North Olmsted landmark may be closing for good on April 30th. No more hand towels, cool looking gloves and the endless debates of “is league bowling really a sport?” They are attempting to sell the property to Sheetz who will soon tear it down, and build a Gas Station / Eatery, along with a Car Wash.
We would like to send Buckeye Lanes a thank you card with all of your signatures on it! We can do this by having each one of you sign the thank you card via the comment section below. Feel free to share your favorite memory as well!
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Buckeye Lanes will always bring back fond memories of fun times there while growing up in North Olmsted. I moved out of state over 40 years ago, but seeing Buckeye Lanes still there when I visit reminds me of great times bowling with family and friends.
Thank you for providing so many years of wonderful experiences for people of the area.
Bowled my only 300 in competition there.
Saddest news I’ve heard yet !! Why ? And why another gas station ???
Best place to bring your kids on a snow day, or holiday, kids treasure an outing – bowling was such a treat to many of us. Progress- putting in a gas station is not progress- it’s robbing all of our memories past and present…
This breaks my heart 😢 so many memories, Years ago , I used to work there as one of the lane girls , worked many pro bowling tournaments with Mike the bartender. We also did a couples bowling league and girls bowling league . Wonderful, wonderful memories!! Buckeye lanes holds a special place in my heart ❤️
The bowling alley that started it all for me Sad about the news, why another gas station i can think of many diffrent places for it. Can we sign a petition to boycott this sale from happening
Before Covid my lady and I were there every other weekend shooting pool. Many times our adult kids joined us. Bowled there often in the past. Very sad.
This is such a mess. Maybe the city should only let it be sold to someone keeping it a bowling alley. The owners should just fork out the money to keep the place up to par instead of selling to a gas station. Pathetic.
We need a Sheetz there like we need a hole in the head! I’ve been bowling at Buckeye for decades and have bought all my bowling balls from Phil in the pro shop. I do not want to see this happen. If there’s any way to stop them!!!
Shedding a tear at the loss of innocence with the closing of Buckeyes Lanes. Forever has been a shining example of family fun passed from generation to generation. My heart actually hurt when I heard the news. Is nothing sacred anymore? Who really needs another gas station? My North Olmsted no longer the home of Amy Joy and just the strip mall both provided hours of fun. Long live Frankies!
Was there with my dad incredible lanes great place will be missed
My Grand father Carl Soros . Had a team called The Cleveland Wood Turners in the 1960’s . It was televised from Buckeye Lanes North Olmsted OH. His company was, ( Cleveland Wood Products Co. on W 150th St Cleveland OH.) Would any one have any history on them?
They are actually going to remain open as they got pressure from the city.
I’m not Happy at all about it. Great memories, some date nights. Friends and Family bowling. Retro video games, Unique bar. Pool Room. Roar of the pins and ball. No. North Olmsted does not need a another car wash, gas station. Smelly dumpster pits by he homes homeef up there. N.O. Residents fght this.
One more thing:
Light pollution . Sleep eyeshades/ masks and ear plugs. That would be the future of all those homes n the street backing up hat property. LED bright White lights. Diesel fumes. Trucks. Etc. Not mention late night Riff Raff with the Sheetz sandwich rot gut munchies. N.O. stand up. Property values well plummet on the that street. Nuff said.