Home of the Arlington Million
TRACKSIDE ARLINGTON PARK
2000 Euclid Avenue (Corner of Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road)
Arlington Heights, Ill. 60006
(847) 385-7671
Located on the grounds of Arlington Park Racetrack, Trackside Arlington Park is one of the country's largest and finest off-track wagering operations. The colonial styled two-story building features a 200-seat full service restaurant, a second-floor grandstand area with twelve simulcast centers, two Gold VIP rooms, and a 400-seat banquet and meeting area. With more than 400 television monitors, Trackside Arlington Park brings all the action from the world's top racetracks to you seven days a week. Whether you desire a sumptuous meal in our restaurant, a private party in one of our banquet rooms or a personal television carrel upstairs, Trackside Arlington Park has everything you need.
Hours of Operation
Early bird self-service wagering is offered daily beginning at 7 a.m.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. until the last evening simulcast race.
The second floor is open daily at 10 a.m., except live racing days.
Gold VIP rooms are open daily at 10 a.m., except Arlington Park live racing days when they open at 5:00pm.
Admission
Free
Personal television carrels on the second floor can be purchased for $3 in the afternoon. They are complimentary in the evening.
Services
Daily Racing Forms, Simulcast Programs, Illinois Programs and tip sheets are available at our programs counter beginning at 10 a.m. daily, 8:00 a.m on Saturdays. Our Gift Shop features a wide array of Arlington Park and other seasonal racing items (Kentucky Derby, Breeders' Cup merchandise).
Headsets for personal TVs are available for purchase. Illinois State Lottery Instant Tickets and Daily Lottery Tickets (Pick 3, Pick 4, Lotto, Little Lotto and Mega Millions) are available at our gift shop.
Complimentary race information (betting numbers and changes) is posted daily.
Dining
Trackside Arlington Park has a full service restaurant featuring a wide array of lunch and dinner entrees including steaks, pastas, chicken, fish, burgers and daily specials plus delicious appetizers, salads and soups. The kitchen is open daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. but the lounge is generally open until the last race each evening. A concession stand featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, deli sandwiches and other light fare can be found on the second floor.
Group Sales
Trackside Arlington Park can professionally handle parties from 15 to 300. Contact the Group Sales department at Arlington Park at (847) 385-7550.
Directions
From the East: Take I-90 West to Route 53 North. Take 53 for 2 miles. Exit Euclid Avenue East. Trackside entrance is approximately two blocks on the left.
From the North: Take I-94 South to Willow Road (which becomes Palatine Road). Take Palatine Road to Route 53 South. Take 53 South and exit at Euclid Avenue East. Trackside entrance is approximately two blocks on the left.
From the South or Southeast, including O'Hare Airport: Take the Northwest Tollway (I-90 West toward Rockford), and exit at Route 53 North. Take 53 for 2 miles. Exit at Euclid Avenue East. Trackside entrance is approximately two blocks on the left.
From the West: Take the Northwest Tollway (I-90 East) toward Chicago. Exit at Route 53 North. Take 53 for 2 miles. Exit at Euclid Avenue East. Trackside entrance is approximately two blocks down on the left.
Public Transportation
Bus: For local RTA bus schedule information, call 312-836-7000.
Train: Trackside Arlington Park has a Metra Commuter Railway station on site with service between downtown Chicago and Harvard. The Union Pacific/Northwest Train Line operates on a regular schedule Sunday-Saturday. Call the Travel Information Center at 312-836-7000 for a Metra schedule, or visit their website at www.metrarail.com
Parking
Free general parking. Reserved parking for Platinum, Gold and Silver level VIP members
