Lake Erie and a lighthouse

Presque Isle Downs & Casino

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Presque Isle Downs & Casino is a thoroughbred racetrack in Erie, Pennsylvania. It opened in 2007, making it 19 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile Tapeta synthetic oval.

Its signature race is the Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes.

Presque Isle Downs was the first racetrack in the United States surfaced with Tapeta.

Track facts

Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Synthetic
Track
1-mile Tapeta synthetic oval
Opened
2007
Racing season
May–September
Operator
Churchill Downs Inc.

Signature races at Presque Isle Downs & Casino

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs may–September. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Lake Erie and a lighthouse in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Presque Isle Downs & Casino and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Presque Isle Downs & Casino

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Tracks near Presque Isle Downs & Casino10

  1. 1ThoroughbredHollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course — Steel Valley Sprint (Austintown, Ohio)77 mi
  2. 2HarnessBuffalo Raceway — Harness racing (Hamburg, New York)77 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredFort Erie Race Track — Prince of Wales Stakes (Fort Erie, Ontario)81 mi
  4. 4HarnessFlamboro Downs — Harness racing (Hamilton, Ontario)85 mi
  5. 5HarnessThe Raceway at Western Fair District — Camluck Classic (London, Ontario)88 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredThistledown — Ohio Derby (North Randall, Ohio)89 mi
  7. 7HarnessNorthfield Park Racino — Battle of Lake Erie (Northfield, Ohio)91 mi
  8. 8HarnessWoodbine Mohawk Park — North America Cup (Campbellville, Ontario)99 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredMountaineer Casino Resort — West Virginia Derby (New Cumberland, West Virginia)108 mi
  10. 10HarnessBatavia Downs — Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace (Batavia, New York)114 mi

Questions about Presque Isle Downs & Casino

Where is Presque Isle Downs & Casino?

Presque Isle Downs & Casino is in Erie, Pennsylvania.

What kind of racing is at Presque Isle Downs & Casino?

Presque Isle Downs & Casino hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs may–September.

When did Presque Isle Downs & Casino open?

Presque Isle Downs & Casino opened in 2007.

What is the biggest race at Presque Isle Downs & Casino?

The signature race at Presque Isle Downs & Casino is the Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes.

What other racetracks are near Presque Isle Downs & Casino?

The closest is Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course in Austintown, Ohio, about 77 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.