Provincial land registry documents show the property was sold for $1.5 million to Branthaven Marz Inc. on Jan. 18.

Caistor Centre resident Tyler Coon, a former Grimsby Special Olympics bowler, said Bowlerama played a vital role when the former Stryx Bowling Centre in Grimsby closed down in 2010. At that time, the Grimsby Special Olympics five-pin team moved to Bowlerama Stoney Creek for practices.

Coon is part of a Facebook group called Save Bowlerama Stoney Creek.

Coon, who has a form of autism, decided to sign up for 10-pin bowling at Bowlerama.

“As a Caistor Centre resident, Bowlerama is only 20 minutes away from where we live,” he wrote in an email. “After hearing about the fact Bowlerama is going to close, the question is: where else in the Niagara Region can we find a venue for both five and 10-pin?”

Recent online reviews paint Bowlerama in a favourable light.

“Cute old style bowling alley. Many people say it’s outdated but it just adds to the charm. The staff are friendly and really take care of the facility. Very clean. We enjoyed Bowlerama as much now as we did when we went as kids!” Kelly Bingham wrote in a March review.

“Lots of space and cool glow in the dark settings. Great for family outings or just friends getting together,” Samantha Lyons wrote in December.