Urawa Memorial Park, Public park at Urawa Racecourse, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Urawa Memorial Park is a public green space located next to a horse racing track in Minami-ku, Saitama. The facility features extensive lawns, walking paths, and open areas surrounding the race course.
The park was established in 1973, developing alongside the racecourse which began operations in 1947 as a regional racing venue. Both facilities grew together to serve the local community's needs.
The park serves as a gathering place where locals spend time together and experience seasonal changes in an open setting. You can observe daily life here, with families using the green areas and people finding quiet spots to relax and socialize.
The park is most easily reached on foot from JR Minami-Urawa Station or by bus service in the area. On race days, public transport options increase and visitor facilities are more readily available.
The athletic field inside the racing track opens to the public on non-race days, allowing visitors to exercise within the course perimeter. This unusual access gives locals a chance to train in a space typically reserved for horses.
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