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Parx Casino and Racing

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Parx Casino and Racing is a thoroughbred racetrack in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1974, making it 52 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval, 7-furlong turf course.

Its signature races are the Pennsylvania Derby (G1), Cotillion Stakes (G1) and Smarty Jones Stakes.

Parx was the home track of Smarty Jones, winner of the 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.

Track facts

Location
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1-mile dirt oval, 7-furlong turf course
Opened
1974
Racing season
Year-round (roughly January–December)
Operator
Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment
Former names
Keystone Racetrack (1974–1984)
Philadelphia Park (1984–2010)

Signature races at Parx Casino and Racing

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs year-round (roughly January–December). Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

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Getting there. Directions to Parx Casino and Racing and parking nearby.

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Tracks near Parx Casino and Racing10

  1. 1HarnessHarrah's Philadelphia — Harness racing (Chester, Pennsylvania)28 mi
  2. 2ThoroughbredDelaware Park — Delaware Handicap (Stanton, Delaware)48 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredMonmouth Park — Haskell Stakes (Oceanport, New Jersey)51 mi
  4. 4HarnessMeadowlands Racing & Entertainment — Hambletonian (harness) (East Rutherford, New Jersey)67 mi
  5. 5HarnessBally's Dover — Harness racing (Dover, Delaware)71 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredBelmont Park — Belmont Stakes (Elmont, New York)77 mi
  7. 7HarnessYonkers Raceway — Messenger Stakes (Yonkers, New York)79 mi
  8. 8HarnessMohegan Pennsylvania (Pocono Downs) — Harness racing (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)92 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredHollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course — Penn Mile Stakes (Grantville, Pennsylvania)92 mi
  10. 10ThoroughbredTimonium Race Track — Thoroughbred racing (Timonium, Maryland)100 mi

Questions about Parx Casino and Racing

Where is Parx Casino and Racing?

Parx Casino and Racing is in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

What kind of racing is at Parx Casino and Racing?

Parx Casino and Racing hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs year-round (roughly January–December).

When did Parx Casino and Racing open?

Parx Casino and Racing opened in 1974.

What is the biggest race at Parx Casino and Racing?

The signature race at Parx Casino and Racing is the Pennsylvania Derby (G1).

What other racetracks are near Parx Casino and Racing?

The closest is Harrah's Philadelphia in Chester, Pennsylvania, about 28 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.