Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana offers the outdoor excitement of horseracing, combined with the indoor fun of a casino. Harness, Thoroughbred, and Quarter horse racing are offered, and make for a great day in the summer sun. The track is a seven-eighths dirt track. It is Fort Wayne, Indiana's closest casino.
The casino is open 24 hours, and is a single story establishment with over 2,000 slots. Hoosier Park boasts the most electronic table games in the Mid-west. There are high limit slots, and all of the usual fun and games of gambling action.
When visitors to Hoosier Park get hungry, they can head to the Double R Bar, or Naked TChopstix. Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisines are offered, providing guests with a variety of Asian food that everyone can enjoy. There is also the Homestretch Clubhouse and the Pegasus Lounge. The Homestretch Clubhouse offers dining with a view of the racetrack, and menu options can be ordered a la carte or from the buffet.
Johnny Rockets is a popular burger and milkshake restaurant the entire family can enjoy, and like any casino, there is a buffet option, the Prime Harvest Buffet. The Big Deli offers sandwiches made with fresh baked bread, homemade soups, wraps, salads, and pastries. All sandwiches are topped with an olive, and can be paired with sushi or New York Style cheesecake.
In 2009, the Horseplayers Association of North America introduced a rating system for several thoroughbred racetracks in North America and Hoosier Park was 4th out of 65. The casino and racetrack both offer a variety of specials, so check their website before your trip to be sure you do not miss out on any of the fun. The website also offers a helpful wagering tutorial for those that are not experienced with racetrack betting. The site also has a special section for horse owners, trainers, jockies, and drivers. This information includes track conditions, handicapping, and stakes schedule.
For frequent visitors, Hoosier Park offers the Club Centaur. This allows folks to earn rewards that include entry into sweepstakes and special rates and discounts for those that earn enough points. Their Prime Timers seniors club offers guests special discounts, events and coupons, and on Mondays they feature music from the 1950's and 60's. There is a playground on-site to keep the children entertained while parents play the slots and watch the horse races.
Typically, the racetrack offers Friday night concerts and entertainment. There are concerts held both in the casino and on the terrace. There are special group rates, so call ahead if you are planning to attend the races with a large group. Nearby are various hotels, the Applewood Raceway, Tom St. Clair Studio Glass, and the Coopers Sports Bowl.
For those whose evening at the casino runs a little late, there are a number of hotels in the area. The Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Anderson Country Inn, and Lee Inn and Suites Anderson are all located by the highway and just a short distance from the casino.
