I have been to better racetrack but this one is Ok. I guess I'll have to try it again in the near future & maybe I'll like it a little bit more.
Loved going here.My first time at a horse track.So much fun.Very big crowds.Close to Miami. Lots of shopping ,restaurants,and hotels close by.Great place.
I've been going to Hialeah Park for years when there was thoroughbred racing now all they have is quarter horse racing and that's only like a couple of months out of the year...meanwhile the rest of the year all they have is the casino and simulcast horse races in the worst part of Hialeah Park old TVs horrible food and drinks and the mosquitoes will just about carry you out of the place they have paid no attention to the folks who like to watch and bet on the horses they don't give a rats a-- about them all they care about is the casino and how much money they can take from the poor folks that go there shame on you Hialeah Park!
The Hialeah Racetrack is beautiful and still has the flair of the golden days of horse racing. It was rightfully added to the US National Register of Historic Places. Make sure you go during racing season, which is from December to February. There is no entrance charge, you get to witness actual races, can place bets on betting booths that must be from the 1920s or 1930, or grab a drink at the bar on the upper level, which makes you wish you were at least wearing a fancy hat, even though nowadays the attire is completely casual. After having lived in Miami for three yard, this was where I finally saw life flamingos, and lots of it too!
Hialeah Park was closed for a long time, but reopened in the not so distant past after receiving a renovation and a name change to Hialeah Park Racing & Casino. The Casino isn't that impressive, and certainly isn't Vegas-like. Sadly much of the facility is still dilapidated and/or under construction. Walking around the gardens, many of the surrounding buildings were completely neglected and filled with rotting debris and/or used for storage. It is hard to believe that this attraction was once the spot where all the rich folks came, but the ancient architecture is nice to look at. I don't think they even have horse racing on the track anymore, as all funds are devoted to the Casino (which is understandable as it is the biggest moneymaker.) Regular parking is Free. If you don't choose to pay to valet, or park in the VIP section you may have a far walk in the hot sun, but sometimes a tram is running for a helpful lift.
Grounds are beautiful and it's like stepping back in time. Quarter horses were running, and they only ran a very short distance, so not much to the racing. Restaurant was occupied by a private party.
One of the nicest poker rooms in South Florida with many tables and different games always running .They have very good promotions with a bad beat, AK suited Royal Flush , Royal Flush, and high hand going on all at the same time and all the hours that they are open. Good management and dealers as well. Also daily tournaments (some times one in the morning and one in the evening )
I've been to Saratoga and I've been to Santa Anita numerous times,there is nothing like Hialeah.The family that purchased the track and the grounds surrounding it has restored it back to its original beauty complete with their beautiful pink flamingos.It is a shame that the only racing there is quarter horse for a short meet.They built a new beautiful casino at the other end to help finance and maintain the racetrack.Anyone who wants to see the past in the present should take a trip here.The area is very safe ,with friendly people,trams to take you from the parking lot to the entrance.I only hope that they could open for thoroughbreds again,even if for only 1 month a year similar to Saratoga,and maybe close down that disgrace called Caldor.
Hialeah has become a Racino.The new casino is very nice with all the bells and whistles.One drawback is it is a long walk from your car to the casino, unless you are a VIP player.
Just an outstanding place. You can feel the ghosts of the past around this grand masterpiece. It is under renovation, but I have been coming here for many many years and it never gets old. The Clubhouse and the green wicker chairs are like visiting an old lost friend.The flamingos are magnificent as are the rest of the grounds . Wonderful place to spend an afternoon.