- PaulaG
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Oaklawn Park
- December 1, 2006
- Rated 2 of 5 by
two cruisers from Ames, Iowa
When Hot Springs was cleaned up in the 1960s the only gambling establishment left was Oaklawn, a racetrack. Horse racing is the game.
There are three types of horse racing. First, in season the “ponies” actually run on a track. Second, races throughout the country are televised in a large drab room on big screen televisions. Third, a bizarre slot machine combines five row slots with video replays of past races. These images are on a tiny window in the corner of the screen. You can bet Win-Place-Show, or you can ignore that window and bet on the usual five-row game. There is very little variety in the games. Our experience was the slots are tight. I had to leave my camera with a guard before entering the casino area.
There is a restaurant on the property and a gift shop (not always open). Oaklawn is located at 2705 Central Avenue. Golf carts with vinyl drapes for weather protection provide rides to and from the parking lot.
From journal Arkansas - Leaf Peeping
Oaklawn Park
The residents of Hot Springs love their racing. It is like a festival during racing season - February thru April. The race track also televise other races throughout the US.
From journal Hot Springs, AR -- SunBay Resort #1922
Oaklawn Park
- May 3, 2004
- Rated 5 of 5 by
PaulaG from Benton, Arkansas
The excitement of horse racing! Bet the daily double and cross your fingers! This visit the daily double paid over $100 on a $2 bet. This year is the 100th anniversary of Oaklawn Park. The grounds are beautiful and the horses magnificent. The thrill is unbelievable.
From journal Hot Springs Racing