Phoenix Trotting Park, Former harness racing venue in Goodyear, Arizona, US
Phoenix Trotting Park is a former harness racing venue in Goodyear, Arizona, built in 1965 and operational for only two racing seasons. The site sits along Interstate 10 west of Phoenix and features a large flat expanse of land with remnants of old concrete structures.
The park was built in 1965 with the aim of making harness racing a regular part of life in the Phoenix area. Financial problems forced it to close after just two seasons, and the building was left to decay for years.
On race days, the park drew families and friends who gathered around the track to watch harness racing together. Today the site attracts urban explorers and photographers who come to see what remains of the old structure.
The site is easy to spot from Interstate 10 driving west through Goodyear. Visitors who want to explore the area on foot should be aware that the land is brownfield and the old structures may be in poor condition.
Although the grandstand was considered modern for 1965, the park closed after just two seasons, making it one of the shortest-lived sports venues in the state. Redevelopment proposals have circulated for years, but the land has remained open and undeveloped.
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