Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Oaklawn Park

— Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2022

1. Oaklawn Park Marker

Inscription. Many of baseball's greatest players were fond of thoroughbred racing. Established in 1904, Oaklawn became a favorite destination for such baseball legends as John McGraw and Rogers Hornsby, who were particularly fond of "betting on the ponies." Honus Wagner, Satchel Paige, Tris Speaker and Babe Ruth, along with many other Hall of Famers, have visited this racetrack.

Erected 2012 by Hot Springs Advertising & Promotion Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 34° 29.013′ N, 93° 3.577′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Bell Place, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue. Located in front of the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Majestic Field (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jackie Robinson (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hank Aaron (approx. one mile away); Rogers Hornsby (approx. one mile away); Hollywood Cemetery

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(approx. one mile away); Honus Wagner (approx. 1.7 miles away); Indian Trail (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hot Springs Country Club (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Oaklawn Park Marker at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2022

2. Oaklawn Park Marker at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.