Reservation lines are open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (972) 263-PONY. To view seating charts or seating options, click here.
For Groups of 20 or more, please contact our group sales department at (972) 237-1197 or e-mail us for more information.
Grandstand, Live Racing
2012 Spring Thoroughbred Season
April 12 - July 8
Thursdays through Sundays
Thursdays and Fridays Gates Open at 5pm • First Live Race 6:35pm
Saturdays and Sundays Gates Open at 11:30am • First Live Race 1:35pm
2012 Fall Meeting of Champions
for American Quarter Horses
September 14 - November 10
Thursdays through Saturdays
Gates open at 5:30pm • First Live Race 6:35pm
Click Here for the 2012 Racing Calendar
During live racing, general admission is available at all admission gates. Advance tickets and reserved seating are available at designated admission sales gates and at the “Reserved Seat” counter; located on the first floor of the Grandstand near the elevators.
Age Requirements:
To Enter: There is no minimum age to enter our Grandstand for live racing, although children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent (children 3 and younger are admitted free of charge).
To Wager: The minimum age to place a wager is 21.
Click here to view the Lone Star Music Series age policy.
Advance reservations for reserved seating and dining may be made by calling 972-263-PONY or 1-800-795-RACE.
All sales are final; no exchanges, refunds or cancellations.
Admission Levels
Varied admission levels allow Lone Star Park guests to select the Park access that best fits their needs. Please note, prices subject to change on Big Event Days.
General Admission
Guests are admitted to the first level of the Grandstand featuring concessions, wagering services, and the track’s gift shop. General Admission does not include a reserved seat. Standing room is always ample and visitors are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs for use in the grassy areas in front of Bar & Book and the Courtyard of Champions, a picnic area with limited seating and great views of the track. The Paddock area is a great place to sit and relax or watch the horses, jockeys and trainers get ready for the upcoming race. General Admission is $5.00 per person (Children 3 and younger are admitted free of charge).
Clubhouse Admission
Clubhouse guests enjoy access to both the second and fourth levels of the Grandstand and great, climate-controlled views of the track. Both floors offer complete wagering services. Clubhouse Admission does not include a reserved seat. The second floor offers extensive food and beverage options, video monitors of the racing action, and ample standing room to join in the excitement. The second level houses the park’s Box Seats, Finish Line Box Seats, counter seats, and terrace carrels which may be purchased in advance or on the day of your visit, based on availability.
The fourth floor houses Lone Star Park’s Silks Dining Area. Clubhouse admission allows for standing room on the fourth level and access to the Paddock Lounge, based on availability. Guests may make advance reservations for a Silks Dining table or request a table at the maitre’d stand, based on availability, on the day of their visit (Clubhouse admission is required). The fourth level also houses our ‘members only’ Jockey Club. For information on becoming a Jockey Club member, please call 972-263-PONY or 1-800-795-RACE. Clubhouse Admission is $8.00 per person and includes general admission. Please note that Clubhouse Admission will not be available for purchase on Big Event Days.
Box Seats (Second Level):
Box Seat accommodations are offered on or near the finish line for the entire season or daily admission. Boxes range in seating capacity from four to ten people and all boxes are equipped with a television. There is no dress code requirement in the box seat area. Clubhouse admission is required. All Finish Line Boxes seat four. Entire box must be purchased. To reserve your box seating, please call (972) 263-PONY (Metro) or (800) 795-RACE (outside Metro).
Box Seats (Second Level): $17.00 per seat ($22.00 per seat on Big Event Days*)
Finish Line Box Seats (Second Level): $27.00 per seat ($32.00 per seat on Big Event Days*)
Counter Seats (Second Level): $13.00 per seat ($18.00 per seat on Big Event Days*)
Terrace Carrels (Second Level): $19.00 per seat ($25.00 per seat on Big Event Days*)
Photos of Terrace Level Box and Counter Seating
Silks Dining (Fourth Level):
Dress code strictly enforced (upscale or business casual; collared shirt required for men, t-shirts and ragged/abbreviated wear prohibited).
Tables may be purchased in advance and walk-ups are welcome (Maitre’d will assign available tables for those on walk-up basis). Club House admission is required for walk-up requests. Advance table purchase will include clubhouse admission. A $12.50 food and beverage is required of each guest. The Silks Buffet is available for $28.00 per person ($31.00 per person on Big Event Days*). To purchase your Silks Dining Table or to make advance reservations (based upon availability), please call (972) 263-PONY (Metro) or (800) 795-RACE (outside Metro).
Silks Advance Reservations: $14.00 per seat ($22.00 per seat on Big Event Days*)
Silks Walk-Up Request: $8.00 per seat on walk-up basis only (not available on Big Event Days*)
Photos of Silks Dining
Click here to view the Silks Menu
Grandstand Admission:
General Admission: $5.00
Clubhouse Admission: $8.00
Children ages 4-12: $3.00
Reserved Seating (Price Includes Admission):
Apron Seats: $8.00
Counter Seats: $9.00
Champions Ballroom (July 3 and July 4 only, Tables of 4, 6 or 8): $12.00** ***
Box Seats (Boxes of 4, 6 or 10): $17.00**
Silks Dining Terraces (Tables of 4, 6, 8 or 10): $14.00* **
Finish Line Box Seats (Boxes of 4 ): $27.00**
*Price does not include $12.50 food and beverage minimum per person. Upscale casual dress code applies: Collared shirts required for men; jeans and shorts are acceptable, however ragged or abbreviated wear is prohibited.
**Must purchase entire box or table.
***Price does not include $28.00 buffet.
Simulcast Racing, Available Seven Days Per Week Year-Round
Our Bar & Book is a simulcasting facility that incorporates Las Vegas-style racebook action, a sports bar, and a casual dining area. Bar & Book offers visitors over 400 television monitors and HD TVs to enjoy live racing action from top tracks across the country. Mutuel windows, program sales, and racing information are available.
Enjoy the smoke-free lounge area with 30 lounge seats and 12 lounge dining tables. In addition, Bar & Book offers both smoking and non-smoking carrel seats, each equipped with its own television. The sports bar offers a brand new menu with the freshest ingredients and bold flavors. In addition, enjoy a large beer menu, a unique wine list and new signature drinks!
Bar & Book is an enclosed facility that does not offer views of the Lone Star Park racetrack; however, an outdoor patio and the adjacent Courtyard of Champions offer additional seating, television monitors, concession stands and mutuel windows.
Bar & Book Pricing
Free General Admission (does NOT include a seat)
Racebook Carrel Seat: $3.00 ($8.00 per seat on Big Event Days*)
Dining and Lounge Seating have food and beverage minimums
Advance tickets and seating may be purchased on site at the Post Time Pavilion or by calling 972-263-PONY or
1-800-795-RACE. Reservation requests may also be made via email at seating@lonestarpark.com.
*2012 BIG EVENT DATES:
Kentucky Derby - May 5, 2012
Preakness Stakes - May 19, 2012
WinStar Million Day - May 28, 2012
Belmont - June 9, 2012
Lone Stars & Sripes - July 4, 2012
Breeders’ Cup World Championships - November 3, 2012