Northlands Park - Edmonton, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 53° 33.894 W 113° 27.357
12U E 337354 N 5937919
Northlands Park was opened in 1900 with racing first taking place in Rossdale Flats in Edmonton, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM9GCY
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 08/17/2010
Views: 6
This track is located at 7310 Borden Park Rd. in Edmonton, Alberta.
Key elements of the track include:
•Track length: 5/8 mile
•Surface: dirt
•Length of Homestretch: 567 feet
•Width of Homestretch: 70 feet
•Starters behind gate (Harness): 8
•Starters in gate (Thoroughbred): 12
•Hubrail: Yes
•Admission: No charge
•Grandstand seating: 2,000 (outside)
•Indoor gallery seating: 526
•Box seats: 356 (outside)
•Box seats: 44 (indoor)
•Colours seating: 700
•Concession area seating: 200 +
•Uplinks Sports Theatre seating: 300
•Parimutuel Machines: 95 (eight are wheelchair accessible)
•Televisions: 401 (160 TVs in Colours)
•Big screen TVs: six 10-foot screens
Types of Races: Multiple Types
Racing Season: From: 01/01/2010 To: 12/31/2010
Year Opened: 06/14/1900
Famous Races:
The Canadian Derby
Additional Information:
Other gambling includes:
•Over 625 slots
•7 VLTs
•KENO & Lotteries
Racecourse Web Site: [Web Link]
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