Sam Houston Race Park - Complex
Sam Houston Race Park is a horse racing track, but it's also used for musical concerts and festivals, most of them with a country music theme. It's located in unincorporated northwest Houston at 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West. Sam Houston Race Park opened on April 24, 1994. It's named for Sam Houston, who served as the president of the Republic of Texas. The race park has two horse racing seasons: thoroughbred horse racing runs from late January until early March and American Quarter Horses race run from the beginning of March through the middle of May. The remainder of the year, the park is open for simulcast racing from across the United States. On days with simulcast racing, there's no entry fee into the park. During the off-racing season, the park has been home to the ZiegenBock Music Festival for 16 years. The race park has also featured performances by
Gary Allan
and the
Eli Young Band
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The total park complex has the capacity to accommodate 10,000 to 30,000 people. In the Pavilion Centre, 1,250 people can fit indoors and 4,000 people outdoors.
Sam Houston Race Park seating includes a selection of premium and reserved areas. You can enjoy live racing and other favorite events with views from the best seats in the house that are the Luxury Suites. These seats offer an amazing view of the track. A private suite can accommodate up to 110 people.
Sam Houston Race Park includes a 3,500-space parking lot. On live racing and simulcast days, parking is free. Valet parking is available at the south entrance gate for just $10 on live race days only. Each non-racing event has its own parking fee arrangements.
Yes, the Houston public bus system includes bus route 44 that has stops close to the race park.
Sam Houston Race Park has eight bars and two restaurants included in its complex. One of the restaurants is the Jockey Club and is for members only. General concessions of hot dogs, barbecue, pizza, tacos, nachos, taco salads and a wide assortment of sandwiches are also available.