Gone to the dogs: racing fans mourn closure of ‘Wenty’, Sydney’s historic greyhound track
Sydney's historic Wentworth Park greyhound track has closed its doors for the final time after nearly a century of operation. The site, known locally as 'Wenty', is slated for demolition to make way for new parkland as urban development continues in the city.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a significant cultural and sporting landmark in Sydney, reflecting broader trends of urban densification and the decline of traditional greyhound racing venues.
Fans watch greyhound racing for the final time at Wentworth Park in Sydney on Friday night. Fans watch greyhound racing for the final time at Wentworth Park in Sydney on Friday night. Sydney Gone to the dogs: racing fans mourn closure of ‘Wenty’, Sydney’s historic greyhound track Thousands pack Wentworth Park for the final time before the stadium is demolished and returned to parkland
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The end of an era has fallen upon an Australian sporting landmark as the greyhound races at an inner-city track kick off for the very last time.
Thousands packed into Wentworth Park in central Sydney on Friday night, where greyhound races have been held since 1932, for the last race meeting before the track’s planned demolition.
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