King County employees and their families are invited to attend the Emerald Downs racetrack for King County Day on Sunday, July 9 for free admission.

Employees can pick up tickets at will call, and there is no need to reserve. There is also no limit, as long as the entire party arrives together. Employees will need to show proof of current employment, such as an employee badge or recent paystub.

Please contact Emerald Downs directly for more information. Their customer service number is: 253-288-7711.

As part of the Family Fun Weekend event, gates open at 9 a.m., and the first race of the day is at 2:15 p.m. Throughout the day from 1-5 p.m. children can also participate in several games and activities held in the park.

In addition to King County Day, other events at Emerald Downs this summer include Corgi Races, Premio Esmeralda Weekend which highlights the Latinx community, T-Rex Day, Wiener Dog and Wannabe races, and the final race of the season, Three Stakes on Closing Day.

Parking: Free general lot parking is available. Preferred parking is $10. There is no valet parking available. A shuttle bus service will be offered from parking lots to the main gates during live racing hours only. View more information here.

Seating: General admission bench and table seating is available throughout the track. Picnic tables and umbrella tables located on the track apron are also available. More seating information is available here.

• Adult ticket: $10
• Adult ticket and reserved Grandstand seat: $13
• Youth ticket: $5 ages 5-17-years-old. Ages 4 and under receive free admission and do not require a ticket.

For more information, visit the Emerald Downs website.