Rockingham Park
Rockingham Park is a harness racing track in Salem, New Hampshire.
Considered a New England institution for its being the first race track to be established in the region, it conducts live racing in a May through September season.
Also known as “The Rock”, the track is known for its beautiful country setting and quality racing.
In addition to the regular harness races, Rockingham Park plays host to special racing events of significance to the region, among these are the Dr. Harry Zweig Memorial Trot, the $25,000 Mountain Skipper Final, the $12,000 Invitational Pace, the $10,000 No No Yankee Final and the $10,000 Summer Wine Final.
Rockingham Park Track Facts
| Length of Stretch | : | 991′ |
| Width of Homestretch | : | (est.) 83′ |
| Grandstand Capacity | : | 10,000 people |
| Clubhouse Capacity | : | 10,000 people |
| Parking Capacity | : | 5,000 cars |
Records
| Handle | : | $766,082 on March 6, 1971 |
| Attendance | : | 17,230 people on March 23, 1962 |
History of Rockingham Park
1906
- On June 28, Rockingham Park opened its doors to more than 10,000 fans. The press proclaimed the new $1 million facility the world’s finest racecourse.
- After the end of the first season, the track remained shuttered to horse racing for 25 years.
1912
- The first Rockingham Fair opened on the grounds. The fairs continued for the next several years.
Track Facts
- Track Opened: March 1, 1989
- Speed Rating: 2:01
- Length of Homestretch: 990 feet
- Width of Homestretch: 90 feet
- Starters Behind the Gate: 10
- Hubrail: Yes
- “Open” Stretch: No
- Grandstand Capacity: 2,300
- Clubhouse Capacity: 2,600
- Parking Capacity: 3,500
- Record Handle: $214,257 June 10, 1989
- Record Attendance: 3,163 June 23, 1989
In addition to its one-mile racing oval, Prairie Meadows has a half-mile training track.
Prairie Meadows Records
1989 - Prairie Meadows opened its doors to the public on March 1.
1995 - Prairie Meadows expanded its operations to include slot machines.
