Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort opened in 1904 and now dominates the scene in Hot Springs and beyond.
Hot Springs is historically known for its healing waters, but as soon as the bathhouses started popping up, so did the gambling houses and the horse tracks. And if all this action gets you thirsty, you can wet your whistle (and toast your winnings) at one of the many local sports pubs. Running through the district's center is the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail, a pedestrian walkway meandering past a slew of other places to play: A skate park, a pump track, a whimsical playground, and a dog park. Named for the state's biggest playground, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, this part of town is also home to Majestic Park, a five-field baseball complex, and the Hot Springs Country Club, which boasts two 18-hole championship courses and a state-of-the-art practice facility. High rollers and heavy hitters know this is the place to play! Play the ponies, play the slots, play golf, or play ball! You can do it all in the centrally-located Oaklawn District, where the air is buzzing, and the crowds are cheering.