Oak Park Race Club

1 day ago

🚨Before coming out to Oak Park next week, please brush up on our Conditions of Entry. Here is a map of the reserve to help you find your way!

Visitors: Please remember to camp in the designated public camping areas (shaded on the map)

ONLY ALCOHOL PURCHASED FROM THE BAR TO BE CONSUMED IN LICENSED AREAS. BYO alcohol is not permitted in the licensed areas at the racetrack or bar area at the dance hall. Alcohol purchased elsewhere can be consumed in your designated camping area only. No open containers of alcohol are to be carried around the reserve.

NO ALCOHOL TO BE CONSUMED BY UNDERAGE DRINKERS. No alcohol is to be consumed by persons under 18 years of age in the licensed areas. Photo ID is required to be carried in the form of a Driver’s Licence or 18+ card for age confirmation. Heavy fines can be imposed for underage drinkers, staff, and the club.

NO PUSH BIKES ARE PERMITTED. Push bikes must not be ridden on the main road into or about the reserve.

NO TWO WHEELERS, FOUR WHEELERS, OR BUGGIES ARE PERMITTED. Under no circumstances are they allowed on the reserve at any time.

NO FIREARMS. Under no circumstances are firearms permitted at any time on the Race Club reserve.

WATER TRUCK - Children must always keep clear of the water truck. No chasing, following, or riding on the water truck.

NO PERSONS ARE TO RIDE IN THE BACK OF OPEN VEHICLES. All Queensland Road Rules are to be adhered to within the racetrack reserve.

AMBULANCE / FIRST AID – QAS are located behind the Office complex. Use UHF30 or contact them directly. Minor medical issues should be dealt with by yourself, your doctor, or RFDS Cairns (40 400 500, 24/7).

POLICE - are on site. In an emergency, use UHF 30 to contact them or contact Werrington Camp (marked on map).

EMERGENCY - FIRE – In case of emergency, mop-up fire units are located at What’s Happening, Oak Park & Smith’s Point Camps (marked on map).

CAR PARK. To avoid congestion around the camps, the car park is located behind the machinery shed/Telstra tower.

SPEED LIMIT – 10 km/h. Applies to all areas of the Race Club Sporting Reserve. Watch for children and horses.

POWER USAGE. Please limit the use of power to lighting and small appliances only. Electric ovens, microwaves, heaters, air conditioners, toasters, urns, etc., are strictly prohibited. Please do not use hair dryers during peak times (Thursday–Saturday).

GAS HEATERS IN TENTS. Under no circumstances are gas heaters or gas cooktops permitted in tents or enclosed areas due to fire hazards.

Every camp must have a fire extinguisher and fire blanket, and guests should be advised where they are located.

CAMPFIRES. When lighting an open fire, ensure the area is cleared of all grass and flammable materials. Do not leave fires unattended. Remove stones, etc., when vacating the area.

RUBBISH. Please keep your campsite clean and drop off all rubbish at the dump on departure.

INCOMING TELEPHONE CALLS. Messages will be taken and posted on the notice board at the Office.

UHF Channel 30 will also be used to relay messages where possible. Public phones for outgoing calls are located adjacent to Bagstowe camp—please pay for your calls; this is not a free phone.

NO DOGS. Dogs are not permitted on the Reserve.

NOISE. Please be considerate of neighbors after 10 pm. Generators are only to be used between 6 am and 9 pm.

FISHING. Fishing is only permitted along the river within the Race Club Reserve, not on privately owned land outside.

WATER SUPPLY. It is recommended that all drinking water be boiled before consumption.

RACETRACK. The racetrack is not to be used for walking or jogging at any time.

EFTPOS – EFTPOS is available at the Office.

ENTRY REFUNDS - Refunds or exchanges will not be given because of personal circumstances or change of mind. Membership fees are non-refundable.

BAR TICKET REFUNDS – Available 8 am to 12 noon Sunday, the day after the races, at the Treasurer’s Office.

The racetrack reserve is clearly marked, and people are not permitted to drive or walk on private property outside the Race Club reserve.

We are looking forward to a great week! Thanks for your cooperation.

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Oak Park Race Club

2 days ago

Here we go! The boys and I are gearing up for an epic 3-day Event out @ Oak Park Races, Qld! Nothing but non stop Entertainment & partying 😏 #OakParkRaces #Queensland #QldRacing #TrentBell #LiveMusic #Performing #OakPark

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Oak Park Race Club

3 days ago

Are you ready for the Rabobank Formal Ball on Thursday night, 3rd July?💃
Make sure your attire is on point — cocktail or ball dress for women, and a jacket and tie for men. Please note, formal attire is required to enter the judging of categories such as:
• Belle of the Ball
• Matron of the Ball
• Beau of the Ball
• Stallion of the Ball
• Best Dressed Couple
There are amazing prizes up for grabs!

All patrons attending will also have a chance to win lucky spot prizes — with $2,500 in prizes to be won. Spot prizes will be scattered throughout the hall and Hilton Bar. 💰🎟️ All you have to do is be there for the chance to be in a lucky spot.

And don’t miss the live performance by the Trent Bell Band — get ready to dance the night away! 🎶 Be part of the tradition and glide along to the Pride of Erin in Oak Park's historic dance hall, which holds many years of memories.

Plus, if you're not familiar with the Pride of Erin, don’t worry — dance lessons with Dave and Ros will be available to help you learn and enjoy the tradition. They generously donate their time each year to keep Oak Park's traditions alive. The Belle and Beau of the Ball will be judged on that very spirit — at 10am and 3pm on Thursday, 3rd July.

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