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About Rillito Park Race Track

Rillito Park Race Track is a historic quarter horse and occasional Thoroughbred racing venue located inside Rillito Regional Park in Tucson, Arizona. With a traditional grandstand and clubhouse seating, the site has long hosted notable stakes events in the region. While there is no confirmed 2025 racing season and 2026 plans are still being explored by Pima County for operator options, the venue remains a notable piece of Tucson’s sporting and cultural landscape. Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan a visit, including seating, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.

Whether you’re a longtime racing fan or a curious traveler, we’ve got you covered with straightforward information and trusted partner recommendations to make securing your seats and planning your day easy and stress-free.

Venue details: Rillito Park Race Track sits within Rillito Regional Park at 4502 N 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718. The venue historically hosted Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing and is known for events such as the Budweiser Pima County Classic. Official capacity isn’t publicly published, but third-party sources estimate around 1,000 seats across grandstand and clubhouse seating. For events that draw larger crowds, on-site parking is available, and event-specific passes may apply for parking. Transit to the venue is accessible via Sun Tran routes serving the UA/downtown area, including Route 6 (Euclid/North 1st Ave).

Seating: The venue offers grandstand and clubhouse seating. While a public seating chart isn’t posted, seats are typically organized in accessible sections to accommodate standard race-day viewing needs. If you’re securing seats, consider nearby sections for shade or better sightlines; our team can help you locate available options with a straightforward, no-fuss process.

Parking and transportation: On-site parking is available for guests. For larger events, parking passes may be required or allocated to manage crowds. Sun Tran provides convenient public transit access, with Route 6 connecting to the UA and downtown Tucson corridors, making it feasible to reach the venue from central locations without driving. If you’re driving, plan extra time during event days for parking and security checks.

Nearby hotels and dining: For a comfortable stay near the track, consider Graduate Tucson at 930 E 2nd St and Hotel Congress at 311 E Congress St. We prioritize trustworthy affiliate partners to help you secure hotels with easy access to the venue. Dining options nearby range from casual eateries to regional American fare that fit a race-day schedule. If you’d like, we can connect you with partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants that align with your travel timing and budget.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 4502 N 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718
  • Venue type: Historic Quarter Horse Race Track located within Rillito Regional Park
  • Current status: No confirmed 2025 racing season; status for 2026 uncertain as Pima County pursues new operator options
  • Capacity: Official capacity not publicly published; third-party sources estimate around 1,000 seats
  • Seating: Grandstand and clubhouse seating; no publicly available seating chart
  • Parking: On-site parking available; event parking options/passes may be used for large events
  • Transit: Accessible via Sun Tran routes serving the UA/downtown area (e.g., Route 6 Euclid/North 1st Ave)
  • Nearby hotels: Graduate Tucson (930 E 2nd St) and Hotel Congress (311 E Congress St)
  • Notable events hosted: Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing; historically used for notable stakes such as the Budweiser Pima County Classic