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About Maywood Park Race Track

Maywood Park Race Track, once a landmark harness racing venue just west of Chicago, opened in 1946 and hosted notable events like the Windy City Pace and the 1984 Breeders Crown. Though live racing ended in 2015 and the site has since been redeveloped for industrial and retail use, the history remains a key part of Chicago's racing heritage. This guide provides a concise overview of the venue’s past seating capacity, transportation access, parking, and nearby lodging and dining options to help fans understand the footprint of Maywood Park and plan future visits to the area.

Location today centers on the North Avenue corridor in Melrose Park, with the former track site undergoing redevelopment into industrial and distribution space, including facilities like an Amazon distribution center. For travelers and history enthusiasts, the nearby Metra UP-W Maywood stop remains a convenient reference point for transit access to the area. When exploring the neighborhood, consider using trusted local partners for accommodations and dining. We’ve highlighted recommended options from affiliate partners to help you secure comfortable stays and great meals without the hassle.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/site: historic Maywood Park Racetrack at 8600 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160 (site now redeveloped).
  • Type/venue: Harness racing track with a half-mile dirt oval.
  • Opened/Closed: Opened 1946; live racing ended in 2015; demolition began around 2019 with redevelopment ongoing (Amazon DC and retail).</n>
  • Historical seating capacity: grandstand around 10,847 and clubhouse about 6,000 (total roughly 16,800; figures vary by source).
  • Notable events: Windy City Pace (prominent Chicago area stakes), Breeders Crown race hosted in 1984, Muhammad Ali exhibition race in 1979.
  • Transit: Metra UP-W Maywood stop is within about 1.5 miles of the former track site.
  • Parking: historically, free general parking for simulcasts/live racing; valet parking available at about $4; a dedicated 7th Avenue lot served parking.
  • Current status: site demolished and redeveloped into industrial/retail space (e.g., Amazon distribution center) along the North Avenue corridor; no renaming of the track exists.