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Rockingham Park
P.O. Box 47,
Salem
New Hampshire
USA
3079
603.898.2311
Type: Park
Addmission Fee: Children 12 and under are free.
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Salem
New Hampshire
USA
3079
603.898.2311
Type: Park
Addmission Fee: Children 12 and under are free.
Comments ( 0 )
Rating (0 Votes)
Rockingham Park originally opened in 1906. At this time, betting on horses was illegal in New Hampshire. After police closed the track down to horse racing, Rockingham lent itself to fairs and expositions, a layover site for military in the first world war, and a automobile racing track.
In 1933, Rockingham was renovated and reopened. With its scenic placement and high quality of racing, Rockingham quickly became known on a national level. Immortal thoroughbred horses, such as Seabiscuit, Discovery, and Brass Monkey were three of the more notable racers campaigned at "the Rock".
Rockingham contributed to the well-being of the state of New Hampshire. Tax dollars paid from the track were immeasurable, and uncountable New Hampshire residents were employed at the track.
1980 marked a sad event for Rockingham when a fire destroyed the grandstand and severely damaged the clubhouse. Through new management, the Rock was opened yet again in 1984 with a state-of-the-art clubhouse. A turf course was installed in 1986 and after full-card interstate simulcast was allowed in 1991, a sporting club and family pa villi on were added.
Rockingham has remained New Hampshire's only thoroughbred racing track until the present day. In addition to live harness racing, Rockingham has full simulcasting of the foremost thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound tacks.
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