History
Greyhound racing at the Commerce City track began in 1949. By 2008 it was the last Colorado venue with live dog racing, and racing ended that year after kennel owners and track officials could not agree on the rest of the season.
The Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority bought the 65-acre property in August 2011 and finished demolition in 2013. A Boys & Girls Club opened in 2015, construction of housing began in October 2020, and the first residents moved in during November 2021.
Why it matters: It was the last track in Colorado to offer live greyhound racing.
Timeline
- 1949Track opens[1]
Greyhound racing began at the Commerce City track.
- 2008
Mile High, the last Colorado track offering live dog racing, ended racing after kennel owners and the track failed to reach agreement.
- August 2011Bought by urban renewal authority[3]
The Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority bought the property.
- 2013Demolition completed[3]
About 157,947 square feet of structures were abated and demolished.
- October 6, 2020Groundbreaking[3]
A groundbreaking marked the start of residential construction.
- November 2021First residents[3]
The first residents moved into new homes on the site.
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[3] |
|---|---|
| Current use | Mixed-use redevelopment with housing (first residents November 2021) and a Boys & Girls Club[3] |
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
Venue facts
| Other names | Mile High Kennel Club; Mile High Racing |
|---|---|
| Location | 6200 Dahlia St., Commerce City, Commerce City, Colorado[4] |
| Venue type | Racetrack |
| Sports | Greyhound racing |
| Level | Greyhound |
| Opened | 1949[1] |
| Last used for sports | 2008[1,3,4] |
| Demolished | 2013[3] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Owner / operator | Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority (site, from 2011) |
| Closure | Racing ended in 2008 after the track and kennel owners failed to reach agreement; Colorado banned dog racing in 2014. |
Sources
- Greyhound racing in the United States, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, opened
- GeoNames search: greyhound (US) - Dubuque Greyhound Park, ID 4854544, GeoNames. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: coordinates
- Mile High Greyhound Park, City of Commerce City. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, current land use, demolished, events
- Colorado racing going to the dogs, The Colorado Independent. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: address, closed
- Mile High Greyhound Park map, Mapcarta. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: coordinates
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- GREY2K USA's Colorado page lists Mile High Kennel Club under Denver; the track was in Commerce City.
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