Arlington Park Racecourse
- 2200 W. Euclid Ave.
- Arlington Heights, IL 60005
- 847-385-7500
A sprawling 325 acre grounds, Arlington Park features two different racing surfaces and several restaurants. The racetrack hosts parties in the park Fridays with live music between races provided by local bands and post-race concerts. It also has a variety of family and kids' event Sundays. Dining options range from super casual to upscale including grabbing a hot dog or pizza at Cobey's Food Court, sit down alfresco lunch at Paddock Pub or the track-side Million Room, which has dress code and an upscale menu featuring shrimp cocktail and filet mignon.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wilkie and Euclid.
- Parking:
- Free Lot, Paid Lot, and Valet. Paid Lot: Preferred parking $5
- Public Transportation:
- Metra regional trains (Chicago & North Western-Northwest Line) stop at Arlington Park.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Including restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
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11:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday, 11:15 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 11:15-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays Sunday, 11:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday from June 18 through August 27
The OTB is open daily (except Christmas) from 10 a.m.-midnight.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Beer, wine and spirits at Trackside.
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- $7; $3 for seniors every Thursday; free for kids under 17 with adult accompaniment. OTB Admission: $3; free to access Trackside Restaurant.
- Audience:
- Families
- Recreation Facilities:
- Race Track
Features
- Food:
- Choose from seven restaurants, which include everything from steak and seafood to hand-carved sandwiches to burgers and beer.
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. Sweatshirts, hats, T-shirts.
- Gambling:
- Gambling available.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express and Visa
- Delivery:
- No
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"Nothing is better than spending..."
By Angela from Mount Prospect, IL, June 30, 2006
Nothing is better than spending a day at the track. You feel so rich and fancy. The track is considered the most beautiful in the world. It is incr...
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"Is there anything better than..."
By Morgan Edge from Palatine, IL, July 24, 2003
Is there anything better than a day at the track? You can sit in the sun, enjoy a beverage, watch some exciting racing, and, if things go your way...
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