Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort Racing Opening Day!

Save the date to your calendars now for the first day of Oaklawn’s 2020 Race Season! Running from Opening Day, January 24 – May 2, 2020, the best Thoroughbreds in the world compete for multi-million-dollars in purses.

Post Times

1:30 pm | Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays

1:00 pm | Saturdays

12:30 pm | Opening Day (Jan. 24), Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 2), Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17), Rebel Stakes Day (Mar. 14), AR Derby Day (Apr. 11) and Closing Day (May 2).

Gates open every race day at 11 am.

Reservations

If you are looking to plan a trip for the live season, remember general admission is free every day, including Arkansas Derby Day. Seating reservations can be made by calling 1-800-OAKLAWN, ext. 340 Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.

Reserved seating is located throughout the Grandstand area and is available by the day or by the season. All reserved seating is now non-smoking throughout the grandstand area. Reserved grandstand seats are $2.50 each on weekdays and $4.50 each on Saturday and Sunday. *Please note there will be an 8-seat limit for Arkansas Derby Day, April 11, 2020.

If available, box seating goes on sale when the gates open and may be purchased at the Box Seat window on race days only. No advance reservations. To get an application for a season box please call 1-800-OAKLAWN.

Let’s Talk Food

The Carousel Dining Room offers great views of the track in a casual, fun atmosphere. Television monitors are on each table to keep you up-to-date with all the latest racing information. Dress is casual. Reservations recommended.

The Post Parade Restaurant, located on the first floor, offers an array of television monitors, including big-screen televisions. Menu items are available every day. Reservations are recommended for Saturdays.

Plan to Bring a Group?

Group Sales reservations can be made by calling 800-OAKLAWN ext. 316.

Please note that all reservations are subject to availability. Daily box seats (upon availability) may be purchased at Oaklawn on the day of race only.

Parking

Parking is free on non-race days. On race days, parking in the north, south and west lots is only $2 until 4 pm when parking is free. There are some private lots nearby, but much pricier than $2 so be sure to get here early. There is handicapped parking in the main lot south of the building adjacent to the main gaming entrance. They also offer around-the-clock shuttle service. There is no overnight parking for RVs.

For more information, call 800-OAKLAWN or visit www.oaklawn.com.

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