Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie

Cheap family fun

Absolutely was not a bad experience. Seems to me that everyone was nice. Everyone spoke and was friendly. It was very crowded– almost wall to wall people. I had no idea it was this serious. Placing bets was a learning experience. Other than learning how to place a bet– you can’t take a long time placing your bets. That’s when you can see people being irritated some. Which they will get over or move on. My coworker friend and I watched a actual race that was fun to see. The main event at that time– we watched on the television’s that is literally everywhere. They do sell food for what I saw but we didn’t order anything. With it being so busy we lucked up on a couple of seats on the patio. It was comfortable but it was summer time. It would be a good ideal if you brought a umbrella if you watch on the grass. That heat don’t play and that’s how hot it was.
I don’t have money or a problem but I will come back. It’s like going to the gym– No one pays you any attention and it ends up being a good time. (When it’s over) anyway.

Okay, well. I guess I’m just a snob. I enjoyed my experience here soooo much more when I was in a suite upstairs. :| But can you blame me?
Downstairs it’s overpriced fast food and mostly beer, messier, overrun with children (and just people in general. I don’t do well in big crowds), and no place to really sit and relax. The tables get taken up quickly and if you find one there seems to be a high likelihood it’ll be covered in trash.
Recently I was invited to a celebration for our great friends, and we were able to enjoy a suite. So different! Extremely clean (much cleaner bathrooms), way better food (like real food, including fruit and cheese plates), and a bar with much more variety. You can watch the races from the balcony in privacy and really experience how beautiful the park is as a whole.
If you’re trying to come up with a venue for a special celebration, I’d definitely recommend this. You really get to enjoy everything the facility has to offer and you can make your bets right in your own private room!

I have never been to a horse track before… I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Visiting the Lone Star Park for our friends’ (Terry and Doug’s) celebration, I was pleasantly surprised by how clean, fun and exuberant this location was. Of course, we were in the club rooms, so I’m going to say that you should take my perception with a pinch of salt. Still, looking at the other areas, there were tons of children running around and playing on the grass hills while the parents bet on the ponies.
Betting is rather cheap, starting at $ 2 per race and then going up. Each race was over in a short amount of time, and they timed each race appropriately so people didn’t get too bored. Now that I’ve been to the Lone Star park, I will definitely come again, albeit with someone who’s already going. I’ve never been into betting, so I do not think I’ll go solo/​initiate a trip there.

Ok, so I’d never been to a horse racing event before, and all I had ever expected was seedy locations and surroundings. NOT SO at Lone Star Park! This place looked really well-​maintained, the employees were friendly, there were a lot of families around with kids running and having fun, and overall a very pleasant and cheerful area. I think I’m spoiled because we were there to celebrate a marriage and so were in one of the VIP lounges, and WOW, that was awesome! The room itself was huge with multiple balconies overlooking the races, the food at the buffet was phenomenal! I did not expect to eat as much but everything looked so tasty and delicious that I had to try it all! The one thing was our bartender who did not seem to be a happy individual or enjoying himself, but that didn’t stop the drinks from flowing and everyone from enjoying themselves. Also, I won! $$ wooo!!! :D

Nice track but buy box seats and stay in the AC in the summer time because heat is absolutely brutal. Always good food/​drink specials. Hopefully they BUILD A CASINO HERE someday.
This place is so much fun if you like watching the ponies. Dollar Days offer some positives (dollar programs, admission, hot dogs, ect) but it is SUPER crowded. If you go on a normal day, the crowds are a bit more manageable but it is SLIGHTLY (not much) more expensive. It’s a newer facility, but still manages to keep some racing charm. Overall, I love this place and will continue to go whenever time permits.

Family Sunday Funday! Had a great time. We sat in the 400 section in the skybox area. Well worth the money which I believe was all of $ 27. We were right by the finish line! All of the staff were super friendly and helpful and the food wasn’t ridiculously priced. I’d absolutely come back! It probably helps that I won a little money. my only complaint is the size of the boxes. They are supposed to fit 6 but they’re really made to sit maybe 4. Other than that, we had a great time.

excellent food. we sat up in the non smoking I was amazed how nice and clean this track is. Excellent food and service all around. Staff is beyond respectful and the track is a great place for a unique date even though I was just here with Wes Melcher a friend of mine that owns a horse

Horses-​pretty, jockeys-​cool specimens, win $-hot damn, beers-​a plenty and scene-​swinging.
But the main attraction = Jose Otero.
New executive chef of suites. Worth every copper penny if you can get up there. Buffet blew my mind. I’d drive to GP just to eat.
Sirloin, Turkey, BBQ, all the fixings, salad bar, amazing chicken salad, sauté your personal pasta (I choose crab, onions, garlic, tomatoes, pesto and lil Alfredo sauce and still think back to how good it satisfied me) and onto desserts pecan pie, chock mouse cakes all superb but the delectable star was bread pudding. I’ve never had bread pudding like this, blows all the others away.

So Lone Star Park has been open 18 years and this was my first visit. I never knew betting on horses could be so much fun! Granted I was picking my horses based on their names but I was 3 – 4 so who’s to say my system doesn’t work. I actually attended on a Friday Media night so I was in the one of the Penthouse suites. After the Suite Life I’m not sure if I can go to general admission but I’m sure I will be fine.
The suite included the buffet’s in the hallway a paella station, pasta station, dessert table and one station with salad, chicken, brisket, taco bar and either sliced roast beef or roasted turkey breast. The food was top notch.
Our suite included our own bartender Kash who kept the party rolling and the liquor flowing. He was a great guy. We even had our own cashier so we didn’t have to walk down the short hallway to bet at the window. There was plenty of seating and the balcony outside was great for watching the ponies run but there were screens all over the suite if you wanted to stay inside. All in all it was a great night and great introduction to horse racing for me. It’s already on my calendar in May for a ladies day out. No suite life but it will still be lots of fun.

The grounds are as close to immaculate as I’ve ever seen, and the facilities are modern yet classic in the stylization department. The track itself is maintained well and perfectly shaped.
The new menu from the Executive Chef is actually quite tasty and hearty. The suites on the top floor (s) are spacious, decorated elegantly and boast the most spectacular views of the race (s) and surrounding area.

My experience may be a bit biased from the other reviews due to a special event.
I was lucky enough to experience my first thoroughbred races. I had complimentary valet, access to the 6^th floor suites which offered a delicious buffet of goodness, our own bartender, servers and attendant. Attire for gentlemen is dress shirt, no t-​shirt or sandals.
The view from the suite was amazing. You see the whole track and everything.
I have no clue how to bet and ended up betting on two races just for kicks. Ended up winning a small amount which I used to tip the valet boy.
Overall a great experience. I just wish I knew how to bet properly. A few Unilocalers won over $ 100. Congrats guys!

The first time I went to Lone Star Park I had no idea what I was doing, like that dog using the internet. I’ve been to lots of tracks in Southern California, but this one is arranged differently. The good news is free parking is pretty close to the entrances. The bad news is that unless you have someone with you telling you where to go, you’ll end up staring vacantly at escalators and elevators trying to figure out what to do. Thankfully there are a lot of employees near the entrances who are there to help you figure out where to go.
Recently, I was invited to attend a media event in one of the suites on the 6^th floor. Hot damn, that shit was fancy. Passed appetizers, open bar, and a small buffet in the hallway that everyone on that level has access to. The suites even have little patios so you can go outside and yell at the horses (or other patrons). The food on the 6^th floor was pretty good for a buffet situation. The particular suite we were in also had a dedicated teller for betting and a bunch of the voucher based machines so we didn’t have to wander out of the suite to place bets.
The Silks dining level is on the 4^th floor. They have a large buffet, reserved tables, and a small a la carte menu. The buffet is large, and will run you around $ 30 (plus tax and tip) on a normal day, and half again as much on a holiday/​event day. I’ve never eaten the buffet, but it looked okay. Most of the folks I’ve spoken with who have had it weren’t impressed for the price. The a la carte food didn’t look that great either, perhaps with the exception of the crab cake (yes, a single crab cake). All that said, you’re probably not going to the racetrack for the sole purpose of a fine dining experience, and you shouldn’t expect to get one here.
The bar and book is a whole other story. Their food was good, and totally reasonably priced. While you don’t have a finish line view (or any view unless you meander out to the back patio), the setup is nice with a huge bar area, some individual carrels with their own TVs facing huge race screens, and a few sets of couches and chairs where you can relax while taking in some racing. The chicken caesar salad over here was legit, and even came with a piece of grilled cheesy bread. Drinks run about $ 6 (varying depending on how fancy you get). And for all those wondering, no, they don’t serve pina coladas.
I like Lone Star Park, but it’s no comparison to Los Alamitos, Santa Anita, or Del Mar, so if you’re used to that level of luxury, book yourself a suite because that’s the only place you’re going to get it here.

Wow– what a difference two years (and a pentehouse suite) makes! I had an absolute blast this time around! They must have a new chef in addition to a totally revamped menu because my second visit here knocked it out of the park– literally. We found ourselves here for a media night event and though we got rained out our last few races, the experience was so wonderful that my fiancé and I have already committed to returning next month for Sunday brunch. This is a great place to take the kids a date, your parents or whomever. Comfortable seating, great bartenders, stiff cocktails, helpful staff, and the betting on the races is super fun. Though I don’t completely understand the process (still), the stakes are pretty low so no biggie! To be honest, I loved it because of the fresh air, food and drinks, while and my fiancé was all about the game of betting on horses. I was just happy that we found a unique outing that the both of us found to be equally enjoyable!

I came here last Friday for a media event and got to experience the suites on the 6^th floor. It was very nice and convenient with the valet and tickets being included. It was a little confusing though as no one explained the food or drink situation once we arrived. Drinks were included with a bartender and were good, but fairly limited on choices. The service was nice though throughout the evening, but sometimes appetizers were hard to find or food stations weren’t manned. They passed appetizers through the evening. The steak and corn soup appetizers was the best with the ceviche and corn fritter being a little bland.
The other food included a buffet for the whole floor. There was a paella station, charcuterie, pasta station, salad, fried chicken, fish, green beans, potatoes, soups, craving station with prime rib and turkey as well as a whole spread of desserts. I was underwhelmed but most of it, but the pasta and prime rib were outstanding. I loved the fact the buffet wasn’t in the room but shared. I think this makes for a better experience and more diversity of food.
The rooms had great views as well as tvs. I really enjoyed watching the races and cheering on my chosen horses. After attending, I would definitely consider going back and would even consider getting a suite for an event as the prices looked reasonable including food. The venue overall was very nice and clean and pretty easy to get to.

I went to the horse races on a Friday night at Lone Star Park. What a surprisingly great way to spend an evening! I watched the races on level 6 in one of the suites, where you can move around from one comfortable location to another, inside with a view, or outside on the balcony where you can see the whole track. I’m not a gambler, but I picked some horses just for the fun of it. There’s more than enough time in-​between races to get another drink, sample some more of the 6^th floor hot buffet, or place another bet.
I would highly recommend trying it out when you feel like experiencing a new adventure.

Let me preface my review by saying last year my husband and I bought a private box 3+ times and each time was amazing, tons of fun, NO negatives!
So, I was so excited to do the same this year. Then, I experienced one of the worst nights out/​events in my recent memory.
We arrived to the same box we have been in every time. We had invited friends, one is pregnant. We were dolled up and excited to blow some money and steam and let loose. First, it took forever just to get past the ticket box to get our stickers. When we got up to the box level it was freezing and *surprise* the high end food buffet they have ALWAYS had that I had been craving for weeks is no longer available. Instead you can choose from the usual, low food cost concessions at an insane markup. Ew! Our waitress service sucked! It took her over 30 min to deliver a beer and water. The menu they have in the box– don’t even. It’s cafeteria quality food at triple the price.
Whatever, I grew content with drowning my disappointment in a hot dog and started betting on the ponies.
After only 3 races the storm of the year blew in. The venue stopped the races and made us wait an hour or longer before they announced they were canceling the rest of the races. It was obvious from the beginning they would have to! They just kept us wondering so they could keep selling food and drinks! And, surprise, surprise, no refund! No vouchers! No apology even! Just get the hell out!
Then, the worst part. We waited about 30 min to go down to valet. Their «system» requires that you give them your stub meaning you’re left with NO proof you even valeted! We hand over our ticket at the same time as our friends. Their car comes in 20 minutes. It’s pouring and freezing and crowded. We wait another hour for our car, at this point most everyone has cleared out. We ask for the supervisor and are informed he is in the «key house» so, basically we will have to figure it out on our own. Finally, we meet a valet named Christian who completely saved the day and went personally looking for our car. It took even him 20 more minutes.
In short, don’t waste your money. It was a miserable time.

As a longtime resident of Grand Prairie, I had never visited Lone Star Park (minus driving by) until last Friday. Boy have I been missing out! I had the privilege of experiencing Lone Star Park from the penthouse suite as a guest of media night and it was such a great experience. From the moment we entered the gates, every single employee was extremely kind and helpful. Once we made our way to the suite, we were greeted and began enjoying the buffet spread and drinks, as well as appetizers.
Gambling is not my thing but betting on the horses was actually pretty fun once I figured out what I was doing. The employees were extremely helpful in helping me to place my wager and cash out each time. Valet was really easy to use and I probably waited about 5 minutes at the end when the races got rained out. Overall, I had a really great time and can’t wait to go back with a group of ladies and I will have my big floppy hat on. It’s only right to wear to the horse races.

Last night, I attended a press event at Lone Star Park. Although the staff was undoubtedly aware that they were entertaining guests from the media, you could tell they were just as kind and considerate as always. The buffet in the suites was a great spread, and the drinks and passed appetizers were all perfect.
Our night ended early, due to an insane amount of rain, but it was a blast while it lasted. I’ll look forward to coming back soon with friends.
You’ll have to forgive the quality of some of my photos. The more wine I consumed, the worse the photos came out. Oops!

My review is based off the facility, customer service, and the food. I thought the facility was beautiful. Only thing is, I didn’t know anything about house racing. When the PR says place your bets. I was thinking for what? Lol, silly me! I don’t gamble, so I wasn’t into it. The horses were beautiful, and the customer service was excellent. Next time, I will do my research for what I’m attending. Now to the food… everything was presented nicely. Everything I had was okay except the tilapia. It was hard and dry. Very clean place and the valet are very fast!