It's opening weekend at Lone Star Park! Here's what to expect for 2025.

• Opening Day: Thursday, April 17, 2025
• Opening Weekend Highlights
• Opening Day at a Glance
• Facilities & Features
• Racing Seasons & Major Events
• Additional Information

Lone Star Park’s opening day and weekend promise thrilling races, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere to kick off the 2025 Thoroughbred season. Tickets are affordable, and parking is free, making it accessible for families and groups.

Opening Day: Thursday, April 17, 2025

• Gates Open: 4:30 p.m.
• First Live Race: 6:35 p.m.
• Admission: General Admission is $10; General Parking is free.
• Feature Race: The $75,000 Bluebonnet Stakes, a marquee race for Texas-bred fillies and mares, will highlight the evening’s card.
• Entertainment: Kraig Parker, a world-renowned Elvis tribute artist, will perform live on the Courtyard of Champions Stage between races from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Giveaway: The first 1,200 fans through the gates will receive a free hat.
• Promotions: Star Player Rewards members can earn 20X bonus points on wagers placed on Lone Star Park races throughout the season.

Opening Weekend Highlights

While Thursday is the official opening night, the weekend continues with live Thoroughbred racing and the festive atmosphere Lone Star Park is known for. Expect:

• Live Racing: The excitement of Thoroughbred racing continues into the weekend, with multiple races scheduled each day.
• Family-Friendly Environment: The park offers a lively, welcoming setting for fans of all ages, with food, drinks, and trackside entertainment.
• Betting & Rewards: In addition to live racing, guests can wager on races and accumulate Star Player Rewards points at an accelerated rate.
• Dining & Hospitality: Various food and beverage options are available throughout the park, including the Courtyard of Champions and other hospitality areas.

Opening Day at a Glance

Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie is a premier horse racing and entertainment destination located in Grand Prairie, Texas. Opened in 1997, it covers 315 acres and features a state-of-the-art facility that attracts over 700,000 guests annually.

Facilities & Features

• A seven-level glass-enclosed grandstand with a seating capacity of approximately 8,000, including the 1,200-seat Silks Dining Room and 48 luxurious Penthouse Suites overlooking the race track.
• A 36,000-square-foot Las Vegas-style Racebook and simulcast facility, Bar & Book, offering wagering on horse racing from around the world seven days a week, year-round.
• Multiple barns that accommodate up to 1,600 horses, along with a receiving barn, hold & test barn, maintenance barn, and administrative buildings.
• Two race tracks: a one-mile dirt oval and a seven-furlong turf track, both with six-degree banking on turns.
• Outdoor event spaces include the Courtyard of Champions, Veranda, and large outdoor grounds for festivals and concerts.

Racing Seasons & Major Events

Lone Star Park hosts two main racing seasons annually:

• Spring Thoroughbred Season: April through July, featuring races like the Grade III Texas Mile and the Steve Sexton Mile Stakes.
• Fall Meeting of Champions: September through November, focusing on American Quarter Horses.

The park also hosted the prestigious 2004 Breeders’ Cup Championship and is known for its Lone Star Million day of stakes races, attracting top horses from across the country.

Additional Information

Lone Star Park is conveniently located near Dallas and Fort Worth, just half a mile north of I-30 on Beltline Road. It is owned by Global Gaming Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of the Chickasaw Nation. The park is a hub for live racing and simulcasting, offering a lively atmosphere for racing fans and visitors alike.

For more details, visit the official website.