General Information
Live Racing: December 26, 2009 – June 13, 2010
Gates Open: 10:00 AM ; Turf Club: 11:00 AM*
Post Time 12:45 PM Daily*
* See Special Post Times and Gate Openings below.
2009 / 2010 Live Racing Dates:
December 26, 2009 – April 18, 2010
Thursday through Sunday
April 21, 2010 – June 13, 2010
Wednesday through Sunday
Special Live Race Days:
- Monday, May 31, 2010 (Memorial Day): First Race 12:45 PM
Special Simulcast Days – No Live Racing:
- Wednesday, March 10, 2010
- Wednesday, March 17, 2010
- Wednesday, March 24, 2010
- Wednesday, March 31, 2010
- Wednesday, April 7, 2010
- Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Special Starting Post Times for Golden Gate Fields*:
- Saturday, March 6, 2010 (Santa Anita Big Cap Day): 12:15 PM
- Saturday, April 3, 2010 (Santa Anita Derby): 12:15 PM
- Saturday, May 1, 2010 (Kentucky Derby): 11:45 AM
- Saturday, May 15, 2010 (Preakness): 12:15 PM
- Saturday, June 5, 2010 (Belmont Stakes): 12:15 PM
* Special starting post times are subject to change.
Admission Gates Open:
- 10:00 AM General Admission, Club House, and Top of the Stretch
- 11:00 AM Turf Club
Special Gate Openings:
- Friday, April 30 (Kentucky Oaks): 7:15 AM; Turf Club Opens 10:00 AM
- Saturday, May 1 (Kentucky Derby): 7:15 AM All Areas
- Friday, May 14 (Black-Eyed Susan): 10:00 AM All Areas
- Saturday, May 15 (Preakness): 8:30 AM All Areas
- Saturday, June 5 (Belmont Stakes): 8:30 AM All Areas
Admission Prices:
Grandstand $4.00
Club House $6.00
Top of the Stretch (no children) $8.00
Turf Club $10.00 ($15.00 Weekends and Holidays)
Club House Box Seat* $3.00
Kids 17 and under admitted FREE with paid adult.
*Thoroughbred members receive complimentary Club House Box Seat.
Dollar Day Admission Prices:
Grandstand $1.00
Club House $3.00
Top of the Stretch (no children) $5.00
Turf Club $12.00
Club House Box Seat $3.00
Parking:
General Parking (Buchanan Street Exit) $4.00
Valet / Park and Lock (Gilman Street Exit) $8.00
Address:
1100 Eastshore Highway
Berkeley, CA 94710
General Information Line:
(510) 559 - 7300
Turf Club Reservation Line:
(510) 559 - 7390
Facility Rentals and Private Events:
Golden Gate Fields is available for non racing private rental year round. With virtually our entire facility available, the only limit is your imagination. Events from 50 to 1500 people or more, we can customize an event to fit your needs and budget. Click here for more information.
Group Rates:
Luncheon and dinner parties may be arranged at reduced rates for groups of 10 or more, including conventions, clubs, service and charitable organizations.
For information and reservations, contact the Group Sales Department at 1 (866) 928 - RACE (7223).
Turf Club Dress Code:
All Guests including children are requested to dress in a smart casual style. Stylish denim or festive hats are welcome as is stylish casual footwear including tennis shoes.
We strongly discourage: sweat pants/suits, T-shirts, baseball hats, and thong style shoes. Guests who arrive in shorts of any style, tank tops (sleeveless shirts), or clothing with offensive logos will be denied access into the Turf Club.
Parking:
Space for 5,000 cars on 15 paved acres. A chartered bus area near facility entrance offers convenient unloading and loading.
Cash Call and ATM:
For your convenience, instant credit card cash advance terminals have been installed throughout the facility. MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted at all Cash Call terminals. ATM machines are also available in the Grandstand, Mezzanine, and Club House.
Senior Citizens:
Senior Citizens 62 and over with a THOROUGHBREDS card will receive reduced admission. Cards are available at Customer Service Booth. Free Grandstand or Club House Admission every Thursday for Seniors.
Children's Policy:
All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Kids 17 and under are FREE.
Food Policy:
You may not bring food or beverages into the facility.
Where to Stay:
Doubletree Hotel - Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd.
Berkeley, CA
Reservations: (510) 548-7920
(one exit away from Golden Gate Fields, located in the Marina by the Bay)