Admission & Parking

Welcome to the Bay Area's racetrack!

Spring Racing: Now - June 16
Conveniently located along the San Francisco Bay in Berkeley, Golden Gate Fields is Northern California’s premier horse racing destination.

First Race:
12:45 p.m.

Enjoy racing every Thursday through Sunday until June 16 with seven to ten races each live racing day.

Click here for a map and directions.

Fun for Everyone:

Fun for all ages, horse racing provides a unique, interactive experience like no other sport.  Gather all of your friends and family for a fun-filled day at the horse race track. With free race track admission for children 17 and under, Golden Gate Fields is the perfect destination for a family outing. 

Golden Gate Fields offers a number of all-inclusive packages for groups, making it the ideal destination for your next birthday, anniversary, or office party. Call (510) 559-7390 for group information.

Join the Club and Enjoy Special Discounts:

You can't lose when you join your friends and family at Golden Gate Fields for a fun day of horse racing, wagering, and socializing.  Sign up for our free newsletter or follow us on Facebook for more information on the track and special coupons for free race track admission.       

Please call our General Information Line at (510) 559-7300 and start planning your next day at the races.

Race Meet Information:

Spring Racing: Now - June 16
Live Racing Offered Thursday - Sunday

Special Live Race Days:
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day

Special Dark Days (No Live Racing):
Thursday, May 30

Special Simulcast Days
Wednesday, April 24
Wednesday, May 1
Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 15
Wednesday, May 22
Thursday, May 30
Wednesday, June 5
Wednesday, June12

First Race:
12:45 p.m.

Special First Posts:
Saturday, May 4 (Kentucky Derby): 11:45 a.m.
Saturday, May 18 (Preakness Stakes): 11:45 a.m.
Friday, May 24: 3:15 p.m.
Friday, May 31: 3:15 p.m.
Friday, June 7: 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, June 8: 3:15 p.m.
Friday, June 14: 3:15 p.m.
 

Gate Openings:

North Admission, Club House, and Top of the Stretch: 10:00 a.m.

Turf Club: 11:00 a.m.

Special Gate Openings:
Friday, May 3: 7:15 a.m. (Turf Club 10:00 a.m.)
Saturday, May 4: 7:15 a.m. All Areas
Saturday, May 18: 9:00 a.m. All Areas
Saturday, June 8: 9:00 a.m. All Areas

 

Simulcast Only Days:

Simulcast wagering offered every Wednesday during the Spring Meet

Click here for simulcast schedule.

Live Racing Admission Prices (Thursday- Saturday):

Receive a FREE Daily Racing Program with your paid admission!

              Grandstand + Program                                    $6.00
              Club House + Program                                    $8.00
              Top of the Stretch (no children) + Program   $10.00 
              Turf Club + Program                                        $10.00 ($15.00 Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays)
              Kids 17 and under admitted FREE with paid adult.

Turf Club Reservations

Reserve your table in the Turf Club here, or call (510) 559 - 7390.

Dollar Day Admission Prices*

              Grandstand                                    $1.00
              Club House                                    $3.00
              Top of the Stretch (no children)    $5.00
              Turf Club                                        $15.00

*FREE Daily Racing Program not offered with paid admission on Dollar Days.

Parking

             General Parking (Buchanan Street Exit)                  $4.00
             Valet / Park and Lock (Gilman Street Exit)               $8.00

Address

1100 Eastshore Highway
Berkeley, CA 94710
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General Information Line

(510) 559 - 7300 

Parking

Space for 5,000 cars on 15 paved acres. A chartered bus area near facility entrance offers convenient unloading and loading.

Children's Policy

All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Kids 17 and under are FREE.