Parx Casino at Philadelphia Park 

The sweet smell of freshly groomed turf, the ladies in all their pageantry and the clomping sounds of majestic hooves against packed earth; it is no wonder Horse Racing is known as the Sport of Kings. There is no better place to experience this splendor than, the home of the $1 Million Pennsylvania Derby, Philadelphia Park Race Track.

Thirty minutes north of Center City Philadelphia, in the town of Bensalem, Philadelphia Park became world renowned when a young colt, from Chester County Pa. named Smarty Jones, won both the Preakness and the Kentucky Derby.

Since that time many improvements of the park have been made including a state of the art gaming center and casino with slot machines and video poker.

Philadelphia Park Race Track is comprised of 417 beautiful acres. The turf track is 7 furlongs and the main track is a 1 mile oval with a 1 ¼ mile chute. There is year round action at Philadelphia Park with both live race and simulcast betting. Post times begin at 12:25 pm.

Unlike many race tracks throughout the country, Philadelphia Park is a great place to bring the kids. A sunny afternoon picnic at the Picnic Grove is an event the whole family will love. The Picnic Grove is a great place to host events of all kinds.

Birthday parties, corporate events, a family get together or any reason to gather will be memorable day. Picnic pavilions, tents and umbrellas are available for a low fee. For indoor events the beautiful Pennsylvania Derby Room is available.

For your dining pleasure the 5^th floor Clubhouse offers everything from Chicken Marsala to homemade Baked Meatloaf, lite lunches and delicious desserts.

Philadelphia Park Race Track is home to the famous Cotillion, a $750,000 grade two race event held in the fall. The Cotillion at Philadelphia Park has produced four Eclipse Award winners, making the this fall foliage event a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

The all new Parx Casino is now open with exciting entertainment at 360, Xclusive and Jax. Tasty treats await at Chickie’s and Pete’s sports bar and grill. For upscale dining, Parx Grill offers juicy tender steaks that will satisfy the hungriest of visitors.

Have a traditional Philly Cheese Steak, or fresh ground beef Burger served up hot on a fresh baked roll at Foodies. Only the freshest of ingredients go to make Foodies mouth watering pizza.

You will find just the right slots at Parx Casino with over 3,300 to choose from, with names like The Sopranos, Wizard of Oz, Wheel of Fortune and Monopoly. Electronic Tables are available for Black Jack, Roulette and Poker in several denominations.

Parx Casino’s all new, state of the art casino awaits you for year round fun. Conveniently located to Center City Philadelphia with plenty of free parking. Why not spend the day at the track then head over to the Parx Casino for an evening of exciting, high quality entertainment, fine dining and 260,000 square feet of cutting edge gaming.