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Narragansett Park
Narragansett Park "Post Card" photo circa 1950s.
LocationPawtucket, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°51′40″N 71°20′45″W / 41.86111°N 71.34583°W / 41.86111; -71.34583
Date openedAugust 1, 1934
Date closedSeptember 4, 1978
Race typeThoroughbred racing
Course typeFlat
Notable racesNarragansett Special
Roger Williams Handicap
Providence Stakes
Rhode Island Handicap
New England Futurity
New England Oaks

Narragansett Park was an American race track for Thoroughbred horse racing in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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