Alexandra Park is an entertainment precinct in Epsom, Auckland, centered around harness racing—the largest harness racing track in the North Island. Operating since 1842 when the first trotting races were held at the site, Alexandra Park has evolved into a major entertainment and event venue hosting 31 race nights annually.
The facility encompasses multiple offerings: a premier harness racing track where Thursday and Friday night races under lights have become an Auckland institution, 10 versatile function spaces accommodating groups from under 20 to 900 guests theatre-style, and The Alex Bar & Eatery serving all-day and evening dining. The venue's design includes floor-to-ceiling windows in several rooms with views across Auckland, and The Stables—a flexible outdoor undercover space for distinctive events.n Beyond race nights, Alexandra Park serves as a preferred venue for corporate functions, conferences, meetings, team-building events, weddings (including Indian and Pacific Island ceremonies), birthday parties, school graduations, and fundraising events. The TAB betting facilities and food and beverage options complement the racing experience.
Alexandra Park stands as a cornerstone of Auckland's entertainment landscape, anchored by its role as the largest harness racing venue in the North Island. The facility's story spans from 1842, when the first trotting races were held at the site in the Epsom suburb, to today's vibrant multi-purpose entertainment precinct.
By 1884, racing at Alexandra Park had evolved into an organized programme run by the Epsom Trotting Club. The Auckland Trotting Club (ATC) took over operations in 1890, establishing a regular racing calendar that has continued for over a century. Since the 1950s, Thursday and Friday night races under lights have become synonymous with Auckland entertainment, attracting locals and visitors alike to experience the electric atmosphere of harness racing.
Today, Alexandra Park hosts 31 race nights annually, featuring major events like the Spring Cup and the Group 1 premiership races. The track operates as a full-service racing venue with onsite TAB betting, racing selections, sectional timing information, and comprehensive race programming across multiple race series.
Beyond racing, Alexandra Park functions as one of Auckland's most versatile event venues. The facility features 10 distinctly designed function spaces, with the Tasman Room accommodating up to 900 guests theatre-style. The Alex Boardroom suits intimate meetings under 20 people, while The Stables provides a unique covered outdoor space for events seeking something different from traditional indoor venues.
Several spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light and views across Auckland, creating elegant backdrops for corporate dinners, conferences, and celebrations. The venue successfully hosts weddings (Indian, Pacific Island, and traditional), corporate team-building events, school graduation dinners, birthday parties, and fundraising functions.