When I was sure I'd explored every corner of the place, I headed back out into the Arizona sun. I'm glad you enjoyed the pics. Revenue failed to compensate for the difference. 98. May 20, 2017 - Since there have been so many great video clips of the Trotting Park recently, I put together a new Videos page where you can find them all. Also I have fixed the Contact form. Built 20 years before the freeway, the futuristic structure has sat for more than half a century, like a spaceship that landed in the middle of the desert, evoking mystified stares of passing motorists. The Phoenix Trotting Park wasnt the only spooky abandoned spot in Arizona; other famous (or perhaps infamous) abandoned places in Arizona are places like: 3. FOX 10 Phoenix. It was also insanely expensive to build. The Phoenix Trotting Park is a relic of leisure and vice smack in middle of the desert. The plan was to build a grandstand with a capacity of 5,400 spectators. The track did house a fully air conditioned restaurant, which operated year-round. Please keep posting! Senator John J. Dunnigan on Feb. 22, 1934, Trotters at the Buffalo Raceway on May 25, 1974, Re-creation of the Phoenix Trotting Park logo, Phoenix Trotting Park under construction in 1964. West Valley View. Be sure to stay out of view of the trailer park to the south. The Phoenix Trotting Park, was a horse racing track built in 1964 in Goodyear, Arizona, United States. And did you know there are actual Arizona ghost towns within Maricopa county? October 22, 2017 - Two new videos have been added to the Videos page. Never miss an issue. there, there is a bridge type thing that leads right to it. The Iconic Phoenix Trotting Park was demolished on October 14, 2017 after more than 50 years! West Valley View photo by Casey Pritchard. 0:00. Built 20 years before the freeway, the futuristic structure has sat for more than half a century, like a spaceship that landed in the middle of the desert, evoking mystified stares of passing. Phoenix Trotting Park was built on a grand scale, employing a European Architect who built a state of the art facility in 1966. Unknown magazine scan, 69-71. I didn't have a chance to stop and explore hardly any places in Texas, but I'm hoping I get to sometime soon. 6 Waldron, Howard T. 23rd Consecutive Victory Is Goal Of Irish In Pitt Contest Saturday. I have compiled what I believe to be the most in-depth and complete history of the Phoenix Trotting Park and all of the people involved with it. According to a YouTube video, a motorcycle show was held at the park on March 26, 1988. The structure posed a number of hazards including asbestos, dust, pigeon droppings, as well as damaged interior walls. Black Canyon City Greyhound Park. After all, race tracks were . (27 Mar 1994). October 20, 2017 - It's hard to believe that after more than half a century, this amazing structure has been reduced to a pile of debris in just a week's time. Commercial Property Executive. The land sold for $16.5 million to a New York-based developer called Keystone Equities LLC. (25 Jan 1999). Attendees filled the beautiful grandstand to watch trotting-style racing, but not for very long. Behind came Phoenix, like a shadow, with his yellowish, high-boned face still looking sick. It was such a thrill and an amazing high. Dunnigan formed Arizona Harness Raceway, Inc. on June 7, 1961[14]. Still hard to believe that it's really gone. Suddenly he made off like a bounding hare, ears flung back, chasing the shadow of a lowskimming gull. However, there are also numerous wonderful AZ ghost towns that you can still visit and even tour, including: Thank you! Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie. 20 Goodyear's Horse Track Becomes 'White Elephant'. 35 Padgett, Mike. August 7, 2016 - Huge photo update!! (21 Sep 2006). Phoenix itself was built on the ruins of a Native American civilization and thus earned its name after the mythical bird of rebirth. Goodyear residents and leaders hoped for an entertainment destination where the iconic Phoenix Trotting Park once stood, but are more likely to see light industrial at the site off Interstate. GOODYEAR, Ariz It was built 50 years too soon. I was so damn excited to finally see one, although nowhere near the signs or the big bogs that flank 95. 2. Date: 12.30.2010. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Phoenix Trots Out A $9 Million Track With Spiral Curves. So glad you captured this. Many of these towns simply no longer exist there's nothing left (perhaps other than a cemetery), and no evidence of their existence other than records remain. Theres no shortage of abandoned places in Arizona. As a result of the growing popularity of car racing when it first became a sport, other similar races which involved horses and cycles (aka the predecessors to modern bicycles with the enormous wheels) went out of style. Phoenix, Dunnigan pointed out, can only expand to the west, where his track is located, and he is counting heavily on the Goodyear . The inner walls were stripped down to skeletons, but in some places you could get a sense of where the walls and windows had been. It closed in 1966 and was eventually demolished in 2017. High 56F. (Feb 1967). [2] He died in December 1965 at the age of 82.[3]. What are some other creepy abandoned places in Arizona? I agree; you can't be too careful. What are some other creepy abandoned places in Arizona? 2 Hon. Nice story! It opened in 1965 and was run for about two and a half seasons. A graveside service is scheduled to be held on Friday (Sept. 2) at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Phoenix. Thank you. 4 Harness Racing Hall of Fame: James J. Dunnigan, Sr.. (2016). Thoroughbred racing is held at Turf Paradise just north of central Phoenix, but its best days are in the past. 8 Buffalo Raceway History. So you only use the Sony RX100M3 camera for all your photos? Slowly but surely, it succumbed to the elements, blending in with the desert surroundings a little bit more each day. [22], Around August 1993, Delaware North company gifted the Trotting Park to local Baptist college Grand Canyon University. West Valley View. Before the structure could be knocked down, crews were on site of the. I guess you could sit back and wait for it to die down. For its time, it was state of the art. She broke her arm and lost her shoes its always been something kids come and (do), of course its trespassing, but they come and check it out. West Valley View. I have worked hard to make this website a great resource for all things related to the former Phoenix Trotting Park. Only time will tell what happens to the land where Trotting Park stood, but one thing is for sure: t will be missed by many. All of the concrete structural members (except the floor and roof slabs) were post-tensioned using a system called Prescon. In the early 1960s, Dunnigan envisioned a grand horseracing park on this remote tract of land in the . ", "Historic West Valley eyesore on the market for $16.5M in Goodyear", "The old Phoenix Trotter Park set for demolition", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phoenix_Trotting_Park&oldid=1114157246, Sports venues in Maricopa County, Arizona, Defunct horse racing venues in the United States, Demolished buildings and structures in Arizona, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. The Phoenix Trotting Park harness racing track in Goodyear was torn down last week, and now sits as a pile of concrete and rebar at the interchange of I-10 and Loop 303. And with the exception of a brief use for a movie, the property had sat abandoned since its closure. Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Contact Us, Valley 101 Explores the History of the Phoenix Trotting Park, Phoenix Mixed-Use Project Takes a Giant Step, Demolition Under Way on Iconic Phoenix Trotting Park, Demolition of massive Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear begins. Mezzanine Floor - Men's and Women's Bathrooms, Stairwell Access The life of the Lopes Canyon Ranch was short-lived. The backstretch area now is the Cotton Lane RV and Mobile Home Park. (13 May 2004). The structure was demolished in 2017. So you only use the Sony RX100M3 camera for all your photos? Their . 21 TwiMet. Thank you, Alexis! - End of first season 1966 Season Early 1966 (?) It's an obscure reference to a cartoon short by Don Hertzfeldt I'd seen years ago. (27 Dec 1964). [6], In December 2015, the property was put on the market for $16.5 million. It has to be one of the most amazing places to explore in az that I know about! I never got the guts to go past the gate, though.. Someone had left cans of spray paint sitting out. Machuca said he plans to post his pictures online. I really wish somebody could have done something with it instead of just tearing it down, he said. The town became a city in 1985. The Arizona Republic, pp 13. A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. 23 Goodyear Trotting Park Receives Interest. Ive seen it going on the I-10 for years, and now its going to be gone, Randy Bowland, 43, of Surprise said. Advertisements Unfortunately, however, all good things must come to an end, and the facility closed in 1966 despite its initial success. Phoenix Trotting Park is on the market for $16.5 million. Stars of the sport like Billy Haughton and Joe O'Brien and the reigning national dash champion Bob Farrington came to the desert for the opening night action, but the honor of driving first winner went to Gerry Kazmaier. )Trotting Park is really a trip( enjoyed your great photos! (19 Jan 1934). The hollow roof girders were also part of the track's innovative heating system, which kept the spectators warm during the winter months. Three Rivers Historical Society, Vol. I have added the latest batch of letters to the Letters page. SEP 27, 2017 - AZCENTRAL - What is the fate of the Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear? 67, Issue 14. The track, which was built in 1964 and used for a little more than two years, has sat vacant since, but is seen as an iconic building by many Phoenicians, especially residents of the West Valley. Arizona had become a state just 48 years prior, and the capitol city of Phoenix was quite small with a population of just 439,170 people. MAY 21, 2017 - KTAR NEWS - Phoenix Trotting Park, an iconic horse-racing track, will be demolished You've probably driven past this town on your way to Las Vegas. Ground Floor - Bar, Snack Stand, Betting Windows, Food Prep areas 14 Arizona Harness Racing, Inc. (7 Jun 1961). The origins of the Phoenix Trotting Park begin with the Dunnigans, an Irish-American family living in New York at the turn of the century. Woolworth family and owner of Clearview Stables in Maine) and Delvin Miller, a harness racing Hall of Famer who was involved with the Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island[16]. The roof of the grandstand was supported by a series of main roof girders. I was extremely amused by this piece of graffiti. I would love to see it repurposed instead of demolished. 18 Kiko, Sally. Plans for the track property are not known. The half-mile track was a success right from the start, and flourished under the management of James J. Dunnigan, who served as the president for 25 years. Sports Illustrated Magazine. I am also a huge fan of this site. The University of Notre Dame. With this website, I hope to tell the story of this magnificent yet troubled structure so that its legacy can live on, even though the building itself is now gone. From the roof I enjoyed some great views of different sections of the structure. I'd love to check that place out. The park is also located about 20 miles outside of Phoenix and was built long before any major roads made the area easily accessible to those in the city or its suburbs. Unknown magazine scan. - Hoof Beats Magazine NEW, Mar 8, 1965 - Racing Beneath the Peaks - Sports Illustrated, Mar 10, 1965 - Clearview Stable Sweeps Weekend - Harness Horse Magazine NEW, Dec 14, 1966 - Phoenix Trotting Park Suspends Racing Indefinitely - Harness Horse Magazine, Sep 24, 1969 - Ong Hing v. Arizona Harness Raceway, Inc. - CourtListener.com, Apr 14, 1983 - Arizona Rites Held for James Dunnigan; Was Founder of Buffalo Raceway - The Sun and the Erie County Independent, Nov 15, 1991 - AutoSwap USA - Arizona Business Gazette, Dec 9, 1997 - Film Crew to Aid Birds - The Arizona Republic, Sep 21, 2006 - Goodyear's Horse Track Becomes 'White Elephant' - West Valley View, Dec 2010 - Phoenix Trotting Park History - Three Rivers Historical Society Newsletter, Oct 10, 2011 - Goodyear Trotting Park Receives Interest - West Valley View, Oct 22, 2012 - Man Injured in Fall at Goodyear Trotting Park - West Valley View, Mar 28, 2014 - The Short Life and Long Death of Phoenix Trotting Park - Harness Racing Update, Jun 18, 2014 - Readers' Picks of Biggest West Valley Eyesores - The Arizona Republic, Jan 12, 2016 - Huge Trotting Park in Goodyear Marks 50 Years Standing Empty - The Arizona Republic, Jan 14, 2016 - For $16.5 Million, You Could Own the Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear - The Arizona Republic, May 17, 2017 - Demolition Zone Ahead - West Valley View, May 17, 2017 - The Old Phoenix Trotting Park Set for Demolition - AZ Family 3TV / CBS 5, May 18, 2017 - All Abandoned: 8 Forbidden & Forgotten Spots around Arizona - College Times, May 20, 2017 - Iconic Phoenix Trotting Park along I-10 in Goodyear set for demolition - Arizona Republic, May 21, 2017 - Phoenix Trotting Park, an iconic horse-racing track, will be demolished - KTAR News, May 22, 2017 - Abandoned Phoenix Trotting Park scheduled to be demolished in December - FOX10 Phoenix, Jul 9, 2017 - Goodyear Police Asking People to Stay Away from Trotting Park - FOX10 Phoenix, Sep 26, 2017 - Phoenix horse trotting park set for demolition Wednesday - AZ Family 3TV / CBS 5, Sep 27, 2017 - RAW VIDEO: Aerial view of Goodyear horse trotting park demolition - AZ Family 3TV / CBS 5, Sep 27, 2017 - Facebook Live Stream of trotting park demolition - AZ Family 3TV / CBS 5, Sep 27, 2017 - Abandoned Phoenix Horse Trotting Park demolished in Goodyear - FOX10 Phoenix, Sep 27, 2017 - What is the fate of the Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear? Chris Randall/Flickr. These drawings were left by nomadic . -Zack b. 3 John J. Dunnigan Is Dead at 82. The picture quality is amazing and looking for a new camera. Please be respectful of the No Trespassing signs posted around the building. [19] The park received a great deal of press coverage and was featured in Sports Illustrated magazine and in The New York Times. (2011). this place is incredible. (10 Oct 2011). guaranteed money makers in that era. LoopNet.com. The purpose of this website is to preserve the Trotting Park's history, to tell the story of the owner's failed dream, and to educate the curious about this unusual racetrack and its troubled past. Are there any other abandoned places in Arizona that stick out like a sore thumb? Named the Goodyear Innovation Centre, plans have been approved by Goodyear City Council as of December 2020.[33]. The completed grandstand facility had the following levels: Basement - Loading dock, Receiving Area, Storage Rooms, Switch Room, and a Freight Elevator Or do you use other cameras? Aug 12, 2016 - The Phoenix Trotting Park, a horse racing track, was originally built in 1964 in Goodyear, Arizona. Winds light and variable.. Clear. Just received an email with a 2nd great drone video of the park from Fly UAS AZ! Gilbert & Dolan Enterprises/E.L. Roof Level - No Public Access. Thats the biggest thing everybody says, youre almost home. This is pretty much the worst outcome that every fan of the Trotting Park did not want to see happen. [12] It is part of the Erie County Fairgrounds and is located at: 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075. Watch as the abandoned Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear, Arizona is brought to the ground with one of the largest demolition machines in the world. Dunnigan was a well-respected horseracing financier from New York who was in charge of the building of The Buffalo Raceway in Hamburg, New York. Unfortunately for James J., he had borrowed heavily against the Buffalo Raceway in order to build the Phoenix Trotting Park, which closed indefinitely in 1966. The 194 acres that encompass the massive, abandoned horse-racing track hit the market in late December . I've been using the Sony RX100M3. Between the unbearable desert heat, issues with flash flooding, and remote location, it was only 20 minutes outside of Phoenix - there were no major roads connecting the city to its suburbs at the time, which was an eventually death knell for the racetrack. 33 Scanlon, Tom. Check out the Downs at Santa Fe. The colossal ruins of Phoenix Trotting Park sit in the middle of a barren expanse of land just off I-10. Hello and thanks for stopping by! The Short Life and Long Death of Phoenix Trotting Park. Very nice series of photos--I imagine it's really incredible to be there in person.Where are you off to next? The Trotting Park's wall panels, roof slabs, columns, beams, and girders were all constructed of precast concrete, which was poured on-site. I haven't been to Corn Springs, but I may have to check it out next time I'm in the area. The 194-acre property was vacant for 51 years before demolition. Phoenix Trotting Park was not built with air conditioning, as it was never intended to be a year-round facility. Former horse racing track in Goodyear, Arizona, "Phoenix Trotting Park, An Architectural Paragon, Has Set Out to Win The West! After an awkward encounter with a police officer in the morning (details at the end of. It's sad to hear they're demolishing it, but I guess it was only a matter of time. The moose are actually kill bots deployed to keep the Canadians in check. A friend of hers was injured during a visit. I sent pictures to people back home and told them about where I'd just been. [24] Roles Inn of America owned the land upon which the Trotting Park sat for many years. I followed a stairway up to the roof and explored the sky box, where VIPs and announcers viewed the races. Last, my baby brother is in town & we are planning to go TRY to explore this place this upcoming weekend. 9 Phoenix Trotting Park Suspends Racing Indefinitely. (2007). You have permission to edit this article. GOODYEAR, Ariz It was built 50 years too soon. The asking price for the 194-acre parcel of land is a whopping $16,500,000 USD! (14 Dec 1966). View the listing here: Phoenix Trotting Park by Colliers International (link no longer valid). June 17, 2018 - With the Phoenix Trotting Park now demolished, the land has been listed again with Colliers, this time for $24 million. Learn about the 1998 movie and the famous explosion scene. He did get permission before flying there. I've traveled through several of these places since I was a child and I've wondered about them myself! (21 Aug 1996). http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2017/05/20/iconic-phoenix-trotting-park-along-interstate-10-goodyear-demolition/332552001/. Jimmy Dunnigan knew racing and racetracks and his expertise attracted investors who wanted to see harness racing gain a foothold in Phoenix. I know many people are sad to hear that this unique and architecturally-significant building may soon meet its end, but it is on private property and visitors are NOT allowed. It really is an incredible place. I also saw locals walking by but they did not say anything. The production company was criticized for this and the film did not receive approval from the American Humane Association as a result. Final demolition of it began today (9-27-17), and here's a link to a news item about that:. Because of the high summer temperatures, special precautions were taken in the preparation and curing of the concrete. Sources for information are linked at the end of each statement. No occupancy. Select from premium Phoenix Trotting Park of the highest quality. It was originally supposed to be built for $3 million, but after Italian architects and contractors were brought in it wound up closer to $10 million, essentially bankrupting its builder, James Dunnigan, who had operated Buffalo Raceway. I'm glad you're enjoying my posts. NOTE: Some sources do not include published dates. 26 Whiting, Brent. Phoenix Trotting Park was built twenty miles from Downtown Phoenix and only accessible by way of dirt roads, making it a chore to get to. I probably sounded like a raving lunatic, but I was too excited to care. Future plans include availability for private parties and, yes, maybe even weddings. I have been to the Houston area a few times and once drove from San Antonio to Los Angeles, stopping to spend the night in Bisbee, AZ. And it was built west of the city when the greatest growth then was in the eastern suburbs of Phoenix. Major demolition of the concrete structure began on Sept. 27 and it will take a few months to remove the 20,000 tons of rubble. The grandstand of Phoenix Trotting Park is enormous. One of the proprietors and visionaries behind the park was James Dunnigan, the renowned New York horse racing financier. This old abandoned dog racing track in Arizona was found just off the highway in Black Canyon City and continued to decay since it was abandoned in the 1980s. Second Level - Betting Windows, Offices & Storage Rooms, Multiple Bars, More Restrooms, Escalator (Top) Originally planned to be built for a cost of about $3 million, the facility ended up costing around $10 million. Discovery Inc. is suing Paramount Global, saying its competitor aired new episodes of the popular animated comedy series "South Park" after Warner paid for exclusive rights. With a prime location at the I-10 and Loop 303 interchange, it is only a matter of time before someone decides to acquire the site. Have added a whole new section of almost 50 images including vintage advertisements and rare construction photos to the Photo Gallery page. Check out Long-vacant Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear is in escrow, could be demolished by Adrian Hedden. The buyers and the sale price have not yet been disclosed. Winds light and variable. For $16.5 Million, You Could Own the Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear The Arizona Republic, 2016; Man Injured in Fall at Goodyear Trotting Park West Valley View, 2012; The Short Life and Long Death of Phoenix Trotting Park Harness Racing Update, 2014; Phoenix Trotting Park Suspends Racing Indefinitely Harness Horse Magazine, 1966 James J. Dunnigan died on April 6, 1983 at the age of 71.[10]. 6. It feels like ages since I was there. "Phoenix Trotting Park was built in 1964 and opened in 1965. (29 Dec 2020). This is the Phoenix Trotting Park - a huge complex in the United States that was built as a horse racing track in 1964. Check it out here: Valley 101 Explores the History of the Phoenix Trotting Park. Internet Movie Database. Link no longer valid. November 21, 2016 - Huge thanks to Gary Oglesby for sending in his drone footage of the Trotting Park. 34 Smith, DeWayne. SEP 27, 2017 - FOX10 PHOENIX - Abandoned Phoenix Horse Trotting Park demolished in Goodyear It made me realize there could not have been a squatter settlement anywhere inside the building or I'd have definitely heard them during the several hours I was there. Abandoned Phoenix Horse Trotting Park demolished in Goodyear. Demolition Zone Ahead. Russian held trotting race and black market traders . You cannot visit it as there is nothing left to see of this troubled mid-century horse racing facility. "An Arizona sunset staged its daily extravaganza in the background and a misty blue haze hung low over the quiet desert growth," Flora wrote about the opening night vista. (6 Oct 2008). The location provided limited means to control rain, leading to floods that caused accessibility problems. The track changed hands again in 1990 when it was purchased by the Erie County Agricultural Society, who continues to operate it to this day. 12 Buffalo Raceway. The picture quality is amazing and looking for a new camera. Thanks, Sue! Mr. Dunnigan is survived by one brother, Eddie; and several nieces and nephews. Soon the thrill was gone and the 50-acre parking lot was mostly empty. December 7, 2016 - Wow! 29 Gullickson, Glenn. Only the 55.47 acre "pit parcel" remains for sale at this time. The Trotting Park was also the feature of a recent episode of Valley 101, a podcast from the Arizona Republic that answers questions about the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. (10 Mar 2021). Cordes. Check it out on the videos page. Get more stories delivered right to your email. The grandstand building is no longer there. Harness Racing Update. The large, futuristically designed structure gave an optimistic look for the 1960s. The elder James J. Dunnigan was the one who built the Phoenix Trotting Park, and he passed away in 1983. The Trotting Park's wall panels, roof slabs, columns, beams, and girders were all constructed of precast concrete, which was poured on-site. I have wondered about this place! 31 Marinescu, Adriana. 11 Sport: $100,000,000 Turnover?. 16 Phoenix Trotting Park. Thanks :). In 1975 he was inducted into the Living Hall of Fame. Revenue failed to compensate for the difference. The pundits had perfect hindsight, of course. 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