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New 'Gillies' complex in Park City presents itself as family‑focused regional destination
Summary
Tim Merrill, general manager of Gillies, told the Committee on Appropriations the Park City historic horse‑racing facility opened Dec. 15, 2025, on an 88‑acre site with diversified, family‑oriented amenities, 1,000 HHR machines and a nonprofit giving arm 'Gillies Cares.'
Tim Merrill, general manager of Gillies, told the Committee on Appropriations that the Park City historic horse‑racing facility opened Dec. 15, 2025, three months ahead of schedule and roughly 10% under budget.
Merrill said the operator received its historic horse‑racing (HHR) license in late 2023 for the site at the former Wichita Greyhound Park and that the project grew from an initial $54,000,000 development budget to "about $150,000,000 in development cost" before completion. "The initial budget was $54 million, and we expanded about $150 million in development cost before we finished up," Merrill said.
Why it matters: Gillies is positioned as a year‑round regional destination rather…
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