Hialeah Racetrack

Hialeah Racetrack is located in Hialeah in Florida, but is better known to many locals as Hialeah Park and/or the Miami Jockey Club. It is the state's most revered and one of its oldest facilities for recreation.

The track began its life in 1921, becoming home to the Miami Jockey Club in 1925. Though badly damaged during hurricanes in 1926 and 1930, he was brought back to life with clubhouse type facilities and landscaped, natural gardens. An infield lake was added not long after with space for the numerous flamingos that love to stop by.

The track is considered one of the world's most pretty tracks. Finally re-opening again in 1932, the track has become a major flamingo sanctuary. It has also become the subject of numerous movies and was finally given national historical landmark status in 1988.

The track hosts various horse races, including the famed Flamingo Stakes, which is one of the big stepping stones towards the Kentucky Derby. It has also been the home of many prestigious jockey and horse winners.

Hialeah Racetrack has a casino and full functional entertainment center. Facilities include stores, restaurants, a theater and a hotel. It is open daily for races, weather permitting.