Pompano Park opened in 1964.[1] It was billed as "The Winter Home of Harness Racing", as its tropicalSouth Florida location made it an ideal alternative for horsemen, when most of the racetracks to the north are subject to racing in snow, ice, and bitter cold conditions. The track operated its live racing meet for about ten months out of every year, with a short break from June to August. Like most racetracks, Pompano showed simulcast horse races from all over the US and Canada, allowing its patrons to wager on racing approximately 363 days per year. Over time, it was converted into a racino with slot machines and a poker room.
In 2018, Eldorado Resorts (now Caesars Entertainment) announced a joint venture with the Cordish Companies to develop the area surrounding Pompano Park with a mixed-use project including retail, dining, office, residential, and hotel elements.[2]
In 2022, the property was rebranded as Harrah's Pompano Park.[3][4] Plans were then announced to close and demolish the track. The final race day was April 17, 2022 and the track was demolished.[5]
