At the opening night, sometime in June1935, an estimated 5,000 patrons watched Pansy Walker win the first-ever greyhound race, and Kop capture the inaugural- $58,462 was wagered for the evening. The sport caught on instantly and ever since Wonderland Greyhound Park annually hosts the sports star athletes during two of the industry's premier open stake events: The Grady Memorial Sprint and the Wonderland Derby.
The Clubhouse is a dazzling mixture of elegance and excitement. Man can taste challenge by sitting in the Clubhouse Dining Room surrounded with white linen, sparkling crystal, attentive service and an impressive menu and wine list. Comfortable tiered seating offers a pleasant view of the action through the restaurant's magnificent expanse of glass. Wagering windows and an abundance of television monitors are also placed throughout the area.
Trackside seating cost between $4.00 - $2.00, while Carrel seating is charged for $2.00 in the afternoons and $2.00 evenings. Naturally an all day service is also available for $3.00 with free parking (or $1.00 for preferred parking).
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