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Old 06-12-2018, 07:26 PM
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Does anyone have advice for taking your kids to the race track?

I have two daughters, both under 3 years old, and I’d like to take them to the racetrack at some point. I’m just not sure when. It’s somethng that I always look back on as good memories with my own dad and both of my grandfathers. I’d love for it to be something that I can share with them.

What is a good age to take your kids to the track for the first time? And what is a good track to do it at? I’m in New Jersey and can pretty easily get to Parx, Delaware Park, and Monmouth Park. Parx is the closest but my initial inclination is to take them somewhere nicer than that.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!
Delaware has the nice picnic grounds where lots of families congregate..

Monmouth is family-friendly as well including the miniature golf course.
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Delaware has the nice picnic grounds where lots of families congregate..

Monmouth is family-friendly as well including the miniature golf course.
Parx is what? Chopped Liver?!?


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Old 06-12-2018, 08:32 PM
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Postpone for 6 weeks...

Either AA or SWA from Philadelphia International to San Diego Charles Lindbergh Field

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club 2260 Jimmy Durante Dr.
(Infield on weekends is amazing for kids)

San Diego Zoo
Seaworld
Legoland
Gaslamp District
The Beach

Extremely low chance of precipitation and high humidity
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Old 06-12-2018, 11:58 PM
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Postpone for 6 weeks...

Either AA or SWA from Philadelphia International to San Diego Charles Lindbergh Field

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club 2260 Jimmy Durante Dr.
(Infield on weekends is amazing for kids)

San Diego Zoo
Seaworld
Legoland
Gaslamp District
The Beach

Extremely low chance of precipitation and high humidity
Haha. That would be ideal but I’m probably going to have to postpone longer than 6 weeks to afford a trip like that. Or else I probably wouldn’t have enough of a bankroll to enjoy myself.
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Old 06-12-2018, 11:53 PM
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Delaware has the nice picnic grounds where lots of families congregate..

Monmouth is family-friendly as well including the miniature golf course.
Thanks Steve. I’ve been to Monmouth and love it there. I’ve never noticed but I’m also told Monmouth Park has some sort of family day on certain sundays. I’m not sure how true that is.

I’ll keep Delaware Park in mind though. We go down to the Wilmington, DE area a few times a year but I’ve never been. It’s good to know that it has a nice picnic area.
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