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About Maywood Park

Maywood Park, located at 8600 W North Ave in Melrose Park, IL, was a historic half-mile standardbred harness racing venue with a mix of public and premium seating, private booths, and a robust events history. While the site underwent redevelopment as the Chariot Logistics Center (Amazon) after its 2015 closure, this page preserves the essential details for fans and visitors seeking context, accessibility, and nearby amenities. Whether you’re revisiting the legacy of racing or planning a future trip to the area, here’s a practical guide to seating options, parking, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining choices.

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Maywood Park’s legacy includes notable events such as Windy City Pace and Abe Lincoln races, with a history dating back to prominent exhibitions and Breeders Crown moments. The site’s redevelopment into the Chariot Logistics Center reflects a shift in use, but Melrose Park remains a convenient gateway to Chicago’s western suburbs. We’ve gathered practical details to help fans secure seats, plan parking, and find comfortable stays and dining nearby.

Plan ahead with trusted partners for hotels and restaurants near ORD and the Rosemont area, and consider transit options via the Metra Union Pacific West line for a convenient visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 8600 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160.
  • Venue type: Half-mile standardbred harness racing track with two main seating areas (Winner's Circle Dining Room and Saddle & Sulky Room) and additional private booths.
  • Capacity: approximately 33,297 total seating capacity.
  • Seating/chart details: Winner's Circle Dining Room (public seating), Saddle & Sulky Room (premium seating with TVs and service), and private Super Booths for betting lanes.
  • Parking: General parking for simulcasts and live racing was free in the 7th Avenue lot; valet parking available for a fee.
  • Transit: Metra Union Pacific West line Maywood stop is within about 1.5 miles of the track.
  • Nearby hotels for visitors: Rosemont/ORD area offers multiple hotels (e.g., Aloft Chicago O’Hare, Best Western at O’Hare, Chicago Marriott Suites O’Hare, Westin/O’Hare, etc.).
  • Notable events hosted: Windy City Pace, Abe Lincoln, Maywood Filly Pace, Galt; Muhammad Ali staged a seven-furlong exhibition race in 1979; Breeders Crown race hosted in 1984.
  • Demolished/renamed: The track closed in 2015, demolition began in 2019, and the site was redeveloped as the 623,000 sq ft Chariot Logistics Center (Amazon) completed by 2021.