Aqueduct Horse Racing

 
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Aqueduct horse racing takes place at the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens, New York. The track was originally opened in 1894, but further additions have been made. In 1941, a new clubhouse and offices were built. In 1956, the track was torn down and re-opened as the "Big A" in 1959. Finally in 1975 the inner track was altered to allow winter Aqueduct horse racing.
 

Aqueduct race track has the capacity to hold 40,000 people and 8,000 cars. The gates open at 11:00am, with Grandstand tickets at $1.00 and Clubhouse tickets at $3.00; children under 12 can enter free of charge. General parking will cost you $1.00, but if you opt for preferred parking you will pay $4.00. Valet parking costs $5.00. There is handicapped parking available at Clubhouse and Grandstand. If you do not wish to drive, there is a shuttle bus available from all general parking areas.

If you wish to dine while at Aqueduct there are plenty of options available. To dine in style, visit the Equestris Restaurant. Choose from various entrees, sandwiches, salads and more. The seating charge is $1.00, plus a minimum charge of $10.00 per person. There is a special menu for children age 12 and under. To make reservations, call 718-529-8700 on any raceday.

Other dining options include The Man O' War Room for sports fanatics, Big A Grill with a rotisserie themed menu, Champs Sports Bar with monitors for sports coverage (minimum $10.00 per person), and Hello Deli offers bagels, hot dogs and soups. There are other food courts and concession stands available, selling hamburgers, pizza, ice cream and more.

The track provides services including binocular rentals, ATM machines, first aid and a lost and found facility.

If the children need entertaining, there is a playroom located on the first floor of the Grandstand. Children aged 5-12 can enjoy various activities including games, colouring sheets, arts and crafts and more. There is a large-screen TV and private bathroom facilities. the playroom is open on weekends and holidays, 30 minutes before the first race and closes after the eighth race.

Aqueduct race track is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY, 11417.

The mailing address is:  New York Racing Association,  PO Box 90, Jamaica, NY, 11417

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