| Opened | February 24, 1905 |
| Last Race Date | Still in Operation. |
| Racing Type | Thoroughbred |
| Abbreviation | OP |
| Purse Value Index | 47 |
| Signature Race | Arkansas Derby (G1) |
| Announcers | Terry Wallace |
- 02/24/1905 Dualist, wins the first race at Oaklawn Park.
- 03/01/1934 Racing returns after a fifteen year hiatus.
- 04/01/1974 Oaklawn Park debuts the Racing Festival of the South.
- 05/07/1983 Sunny's Halo becomes first Arkansas Derby winner to win Kentucky Derby.
- 02/10/1984 Racing season expanded, five story glass enclosed grandstand unveiled.
- 04/09/1989 Sunday racing is introduced at Oaklawn Park.
- 01/23/2004 Oaklawn Park celebrates it 100th anniversary.
- 01/01/2006 Casino gambling begins at Oaklawn Park.
- 04/15/2006 72,484 fans wager $15,133,537 on derby day, both track records.