Located on Racetrack Road in Tampa, Tampa Bay Downs is one of the oldest and most well maintained racetracks in the country, while also being the only thoroughbred race track on the West Coast of Florida.
Established in 1926, the race track enjoys a long and eventful history, and continually endeavors to keep up with, and even surpass, the rising standards of its patrons. There's plenty to do once you're here. Besides the racetracks, make sure to visit the Downs Golf Practice Facility, where you can tee away on the 22 acres of greens with 45 grass tee stations and two short game areas. The practice facility has been designed to cater to the needs of golf enthusiasts of every level of skill and ability, from recreational amateurs to seasoned pros. You can also test your gambling skills at the Silk Poker room and try your hand at the 8 different types of live action games which are offered here. From Seven Card Stud to Crazy Pineapple, the Poker Room with its 22 tables ensures that there's something to suit every taste. You can even catch the horseracing action live on the television monitors and lay your wagers on your favorite steed. For a complete experience of Tampa Bay Downs visit the facility in a group and call ahead to arrange your group outing.
You can also take your pick from the top brands in golf apparel and equipment at the Downs Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is also equipped with wagering terminals where you can place your bets while watching the simulcast action from national and international tracks. The racetrack also conducts various events throughout the year, the details of which are regularly updated on the website. And if all this activity has worked up an appetite, you will be spoilt for choice with all the variety that Tampa Bay Downs offers. From ice cream and delicious nibbles at the Trackside Deli, to succulent hamburgers and crispy fries at the Silk Bistro, there's enough here to satiate the heartiest of appetites. You can also opt to dine at the Clubhouse which charges you an admission fee of $3 and offers you scrumptious daily specials. For a complete experience in fine dining, make sure to book your table at the Skye Terrace Room and avail of the most exquisite gourmet offerings by Chef Robert Schwertz.
The Downs Clubhouse is open from 10 am through 10 pm on Mondays and between 8.30 am and 10 pm from Tuesdays through Sundays while the Silks Poker Room is open throughout the week from 12 am to 12 pm, Sundays through Thursdays and 12 pm to 1 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. For further information, you can refer to the website www.tampabaydowns.com or call Tampa Bay Downs at (813) 855-4401.
Tampa Bay Downs
11225 Race Track Rd
Tampa, FL 33626
