About Gloucester Park
Gloucester Park is Western Australia's premier harness racing venue located in East Perth, adjacent to the Perth CBD and Swan River. Established in 1929 as the Gloucester Park Trotting Ground, it is the home of harness racing in the state. The venue features a floodlit track, heritage grandstand, restaurants and function facilities, and hosts regular Friday night race meetings including major races such as the WA Pacing Cup.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a floodlit harness racing track with a large grandstand, tiered seating, and hospitality areas overlooking the track and Perth city skyline. The venue is set on flat land near the Swan River and WACA Ground, with lawn areas, bars, restaurants and function rooms. On race nights visitors can watch harness racing, access food and beverage outlets, and explore public viewing areas. Non-race days the venue operates as a function and events centre.
Key highlights
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Premier harness racing track in Western Australia operating since 1929
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Regular Friday night harness racing meetings
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Host of major races including the WA Pacing Cup and Fremantle Pacing Cup
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City skyline and Swan River views from the grandstand
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On-site restaurants, bars and function centre
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Heritage-listed grandstand and trotting history displays