Here, my favorite feature is the horse and rider statue that is painted to match the most recent Arkansas Derby winner. The main entrance to the track is a little further down Central Avenue. These tickets can be purchased the day-of, or ahead of time. However, for the majority of the day, I prefer to be inside in the grandstand area. I always like to watch at least one race from the rail. A stop at this office is unnecessary if you wish to take advantage of several great common areas, including bleacher-style seating on the apron. This entrance is right by the ticket office. Both lots are a short walk to Rocky’s Corner, a popular pizza place to meet up pre-game.Ī track entrance slightly off the beaten path is across the street. On the rare occasion his lot is full, I park with Coach Bryan next to his yellow home. Peake, a congenial older gentleman who has become a track friend. My first choice is to park in a lot next to a big white house with Mr.
I usually approach Central Avenue and the track heading east on Henderson Street (it’s a one-way street) where several people operate private parking lots next to their homes. The track has three parking lots (where parking is only $2), but they can fill up quickly. American Pharoah statue at Oaklawn (Sara Dacus)
