If you love horse racing, then you'll love Lone Star Park. It's the horse track in Grand Prairie where you can find both thoroughbred and quarter horse racing.
Because it's located in DFW, the Grandstand is air-conditioned with a seating capacity of approximately 8,000 seats. Additional seating is available throughout the park -- with outdoor seating available for those who want to be as close to the track as you can get without a horse.
The Post Time Pavilion, located adjacent to the Grandstand, is a state-of-the-art building open year-round and features a Las Vegas-style racebook, a sports bar and a casual dining area. View live horse racing via simulcast from top tracks across the country.
Location
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Lone Star Park is located on Belt Line Road just north of Interstate-30. Lone Star Park is located at 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. It's nearest neighbor is Verizon Theatre.
972-263-RACE (General Information)
972-263-PONY or 800-795-RACE (for Seating and Dining Reservations)
Lone Star Park's Post Time Pavilion is open seven days per week, year-round, offering exciting simulcast racing action from across the country. The Pavilion opens one hour before the first simulcast race each day.
Spring Thoroughbred Season Opens April 12, 2012
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The 2012 Spring Thoroughbred Season kicks off on Thursday, April 12 2012 and runs through July 8, 2012. Gates open at 5 p.m.; Opening Ceremonies begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. First live race is at 6:35 p.m.
Thoroughbred Season will run four days a week every Thursday and Friday at 6:35 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 1:35 p.m. starting April 14.
Opening Weekend Special Events
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Thursday, April 12
Friday, April 13, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
2012 Concert Schedule
April 13: Randy Rogers Band
April 14: Gary Allan
April 20: Casey Donahew Band
April 21, 2012: Ted Nugent
May 11: Stoney LaRue
June 8: The Eli Young Band
July 3: Pat Green
July 6: The Josh Abbott Band
July 7: Billy Currington
Special VIP concert packages are available for the Randy Rogers Band, Gary Allan, Ted Nugent, the Eli Young Band, and Pat Green at www.Lone Star Park.com. Priced at $62, or $72 with valet parking (plus tax and handling), the packages include admission, racing program, reserved seats with buffet and two beer tickets on the covered Veranda and admittance to the special VIP section in front of the stage for the concerts.
Lone Stars and Stripes / Fireworks Celebration
Photo courtesy Lone Star Park
Ticket Information
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Reservation lines are open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 972-263-PONY.
During live racing, general admission is available at all admission gates. Advance tickets and reserved seating are available at designated admission sales gates and at the Reserved Seat counter located on the first floor of the Grandstand near the elevators.
Parking/Admission
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General Parking: Free. Enter through Gates 1, 2 or 3.
Preferred Parking: $5. Enter through Gate 4 off Lone Star Parkway.
Valet Parking (Live Race Day): $10. Enter through gate 5 for Grandstand, Gate 1 for Post Time Pavilion.
Valet Parking (Simulcast Race Day): $5. Enter through Gate 1.
General Admission: $5.00
Clubhouse Admission: $8.00
Children ages 4-12: $3.00
Box seats, finish line seats, etc. are also available.
Thursday Night Specials
During the 2012 Spring Thoroughbred Season, all Thursday nights (except May 31) will be Double Date Discount Night. For only $64 (a $127 value), four people will receive four general admissions, four box seats, four Lone Star Today racing programs, and four Value Baskets that include a cheeseburger, fries and a large soft drink.Gates will open at 5 p.m. on Thursdays and the first race is at 6:35 p.m.
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Every Sunday during Lone Star Park’s 2012 Spring Thoroughbred Season a live Jazz Trio will perform in Silks dining room from noon – 3 p.m. For Reservations call 972-263-RACE 7223).When: Sundays, April 15 to July 8, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. Gates Open Noon to 3 p.m.
Senior Citizens Days / Military Discounts
- Customers 62 years and older, with a valid ID, receive free admission on Sundays during the Thoroughbred Season! Just present a valid identification at the designated areas at entrances.
- Customers with a military ID will receive Free Admission on Sundays during the Thoroughbred Season! Just present a valid military ID and receive free general admission.
Fall Quarter Horse Racing Season
Lone Star Park's 2011 Fall Meeting of Champions for American Quarter Horses will be held from September 16 to November 12, 2011.
2012 Big Event Dates
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- Kentucky Derby: May 5, 2012
- Preakness Stakes: May 19, 2012
- Winstar Million Day: May 28, 2012
- Belmont, June 9, 2012
- Lone Stars & Stripes: July 4, 2012
- Breeders’ Cup World Championships: Saturday, November 2-3, 2012
