Whitwood ran as an independent track, not licensed by the National Greyhound Racing Club (NGRC) but nevertheless provided decent facilities.

By 1960 a social club was built and was able to seat 400 people which resulted in shows being set up on non-race days for the public.

[3] The stadium remained independent for 31 years and also hosted whippets before suffering a long but temporary closure in 1970.

Facilities included two bars and a tea room; eleven bookmakers were on site betting on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7:30 pm.

[5] During 1986 trainer Moffat won the Western Two Year Old Produce Stakes with Fulwood Star ensuring the name Whitwood would forever remain in the history of the licensed records lists.