i've been wanting to check out arlington park race track for awhile now. just me and the kids went. my mahal had no interest. we went together a long time ago ...so i think that was enough experience for him. but since it's been a long time, it's like a new experience for me.
i was pleasantly surprised. it's a little intimidating at first because the grounds are beautiful. ...and it's a little on the bougie side. i almost felt like a peasant coming into the castle to see how the upper class enjoy their weekend.
i parked far (far parking lot = free)
I bought a general admission ticket for me ($7.00) .. i don't think they charged me for AJ and baby girl was free.
there are signs that say 'no outside food or drink' ...a lot of no this and no that.
but i noticed that a lot of people were picnicking.
they brought their own food/drink/wagons/ picnic blankets.
you can buy your food there ...but a hot dog costs $6.75. yikes!
"mom, I like seeing the horses"
it's kinda weird to see parents asking their kids what horse they want to bet on.
also i saw a lot of alcohol consumption and cigar smoking.
it's like ...advocating gambling/boozing/smoking.
otherwise it's nice to see the horses run while you picnic.
pony rides
line for the pony rides. say what?!?! are you kidding me?
that line is too long for me.
AJ making a funny face for the camera.
"mom, when are we going to the car race track?"
would i take the kids back?
not sure, great place to picnic but you can picnic in the park for free...might check out ravinia or morton arboretum next summer if i want to go for a picnic.
