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About Turfway Park

Welcome to Turfway Park, a premier Thoroughbred racing and gaming destination in Florence, Kentucky. Since a major renovation in 2022, the complex has been rebuilt and renamed Turfway Park Racing & Gaming, offering a modern grandstand, a 17,000 sq ft Event Center, and a gaming floor with 850 historical racing machines (expandable to 1,200). With a capacity that accommodates both racing fans and event attendees, Turfway Park blends traditional horse racing with contemporary entertainment in the greater Cincinnati area.

Whether you’re here for live racing during the Holiday and Winter/Spring meets, a headliner concert in the Event Center, or a night at the HRMs, you’ll find convenient parking, accessible transit options, and nearby hotels and dining to complete your visit. We’ve got you covered with practical information, insider tips, and trusted hotel and dining partners to help you secure your plans with ease.

Address: 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042. Park in spacious, tree-lined lots on-site. Public transit is available with nearby bus lines such as 1 and 2X stopping close to Turfway Park, making it easy to reach from surrounding neighborhoods. When you’re ready to rest after a day of racing or events, consider partnering hotels like SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Airport South, Hilton Cincinnati Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn Florence Cincinnati Airport South for convenient access and comfortable stays. For dining, we highlight affiliate recommendations so you can quickly secure great meals near the venue. Turfway Park Racing & Gaming is a versatile venue for live racing, concerts in the Event Center, and gaming entertainments, all within reach of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Secure your seats and experiences with your go-to connection in local sports and events.

Seating details: Grandstand seating accommodates approximately 2,500 spectators, while the on-site Event Center offers up to 700 seats for performances and private events. The HRM gaming floor features about 850 historical racing machines, with expansion planned to 1,200. Parking is available on-site, and the property is known for its tree-lined parking areas post-renovation. Transit access and nearby hotels/restaurants make Turfway Park a practical, enjoyable option for fans and event guests alike.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
  • Venue type: A Thoroughbred horse-racing track that now includes a 17,000 sq ft Event Center, a modern grandstand, and a gaming floor with 850 historical racing machines (HRMs; expandable to 1,200).
  • Capacity: Grandstand seating around 2,500; Event Center seating up to 700; HRMs ~850 (with expansion planned).
  • Parking: On-site parking; historically noted as free and, post-renovation, described as tree-lined parking.
  • Transit: Public transit access exists nearby; bus lines (e.g., 1, 2X) stop near Turfway Park.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel partners include SpringHill Suites (Marriott Cincinnati Airport South), Hilton Cincinnati Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn Florence Cincinnati Airport South.
  • Notable events: Live racing in two meets (Holiday and Winter/Spring); notable races have included the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) and Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes (G3); the venue also hosts headliner concerts in the Event Center.
  • Renaming/demolition: The complex was rebuilt and renamed Turfway Park Racing & Gaming in 2022 after a major renovation.