Horsemen’s Park Horse Racing Track in Nebraska
A picturesque little track located on ‘Q’ Street in Omaha, Nebraska, Horsemen’s Park is the perfect spot to enjoy some leisurely betting or to simply enjoy a day at the races. Many jockeys and trainers also find that Horsemen’s Park is a starting ground for youngsters to begin their careers since the track does not draw such large crowds, as do many other larger tracks, though the atmosphere can be just as exciting.
The track itself at Horsemen’s Park is perfectly adequate to host a good race and it features an oval track which measures approximately five-eights of a mile in length. The track is roughly sixty-five feet wide and there is a 680-foot sprint from the last turn to the finish line. Every year races are run on the track during the month of July and scores of people flock to the track to get a piece of the action. There is a gentle, relaxed hum as visitors and avid gamblers stroll in, take a seat on the grandstands and decide what part of the action they want in on. There is no age limit to attend the races, provide youngsters are accompanied by an adult. You must, however, be nineteen years or older if you plan to wager.
Besides the regular racing set-up of clubhouse and grandstand, there is one restaurant and two bars where you can enjoy pleasant company and good food. Horseman’s Park also features simulcast racing coverage and betting on all major races across the country. So whether you’re a gambler, a trainer, a jockey, a horse owner or you simply enjoy the sound of horses pounding down the racetrack as they compete for first place, make Horsemen’s Park a part of your trip to Nebraska.
