Parking and Tailgating

Keeneland offers a variety of parking and tailgating options for all patrons attending a race day or tailgating with close friends. While we invite you to tailgate at a number of locations on our grounds, we ask that you review the rules specific to each area before planning your day at the races.

With construction underway on the new Paddock Building, parking and entry into Keeneland this fall will look slightly different but fans will find the same exceptional Keeneland service at every step. Keeneland’s new construction footprint has reduced the number of available paved spaces on race day.

Parking and Tailgating Rules

Keeneland security and uniformed Lexington police officers actively patrol the Keeneland grounds and parking areas on live race days. Laws pertaining to disorderly conduct and underage drinking are strictly enforced. Sales, solicitation or distribution of any products is strictly prohibited across the Keeneland Grounds. Keeneland holds the right to ask for removal of any signage that exceeds the prohibited sizing or placement locations.

Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited across the Keeneland grounds.

Please see below on operational hours, rules and regulations for specific tailgating and parking areas.

Grounds Entry through Gate 1 - Man O' War and Versailles Road

Amenities include food trucks, live music presented by The Burl, jumbo TV to watch live racing, wagering options and more!

Tailgating Tents

10x10 pop-up within parking space areas are permitted. Any tent larger than a 10x10 must be secured through Keeneland’s exclusive tailgating partner, RevelXP. Keeneland Security holds the right to ask patrons or vendors to breakdown any tents that fall outside of these parameters. Setup opens at 8 a.m. and tents must be removed 60 minutes following the last race. Click here for premium tailgating with RevelXP.

Premium Tailgating

Take your tailgate to the next level and book a premium tailgating package on The Hill for parties of 10 to 750 with RevelXP! On Thursdays through Sundays during the Meet, groups of any size can arrange for a reserved tailgating package including designated tent, chairs, tables and more. View Packages and Availability.

Prohibited Items

Charcoal/wood fire open-flame cooking, open bars or kegs, balloons of any kind, inflatables, DJs or amplified sound equipment, fire pits

Permitted Items

Tables, chairs, coolers, televisions, generators, gas grills (footprint must stay out of parking/traffic lanes), maximum size for generators is 7000-watt

Animals

Must be kept on a leash and are not allowed to run free

Large Cooking Devices

Please call security management for approval in advance. Non-approved cooking trailers will be asked to be removed. Contact Security at 859-288-4926 prior to arrival.

Weather

In the event of inclement weather, The Hill amenities, parking area or other operations may be adjusted for the safety of all patrons. Like or follow Keeneland Association on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.

Grounds Entry through Gate 1 - Man O’ War and Versailles Road

Open race days, 8 a.m. to 60 minutes following the last race.

Tailgating Tents

10x10 pop-up within parking space areas are permitted. Any tent larger than a 10x10 must be secured through Keeneland’s exclusive tailgating partner, RevelXP on The Hill. Keeneland Security holds the right to ask patrons or vendors to breakdown any tents that fall outside of these parameters. Setup opens at 8 a.m. and tents must be removed 60 minutes following the last race

Prohibited Items

Charcoal/wood fire open-flame cooking, open bars or kegs, balloons of any kind, inflatables, DJs or amplified sound equipment, fire pits

Grounds Entry through Gate 2. Saving of spots is strictly prohibited.

All paved parking rows will be for permit parking and free accessible parking only. No reservation is required for accessible parking.

Patrons who have purchased race day tickets for the Fall Meet are able to pre-purchase a parking space in the Green Lot. These parking spaces will be limited each day and are expected to sell out. Free parking will still be available in The Hill and Meadow each day and do not require reservation in advance.

Prohibited Items

Grills of any kind, tents of any kind, open bars or kegs, balloons of any kind, inflatables, DJs or amplified sound equipment

Permitted Items

Tables and chairs (must stay out of parking/traffic lanes)

Grounds Entry through Gate 1 - Man O’ War and Versailles Road

Open race days, 8 a.m. to 60 minutes following the last race.

Parking spaces in the Bus Lot are for commercial buses, such as Charter Buses, School Buses, Stretch Limousines, Springer Vans, Mini Busses, Trollies and RVs. Parking passes must now be requested in advance. Buses dropping off in the Shuttle Depot may park in the Entertainment Center Lot.

Prohibited Items

Grills of any kind, tents of any kind, open bars or kegs, balloons of any kind, inflatables, DJs or amplified sound equipment

Permitted Items

Tables and chairs (must stay within parking space and not interfere with traffic operations)

Accessible parking is always free and does not require advance reservation. Parking is in rows 21-25. Complimentary shuttle service from the parking lot to the Grandstand South Entrance is available.

Prohibited Items

Grills of any kind, tents of any kind, open bars or kegs, balloons of any kind, inflatables, DJs or amplified sound equipment

Permitted Items

Tables and chairs (must stay out of parking/traffic lanes)

Patrons arriving before 10 a.m., Wednesday through Sunday to visit the Keeneland Shop, Tours, Morning Workouts and Sunrise Trackside, will be parked in the lower rows of the Green Lot. Vehicles must be moved by 10:30 a.m. or cars will be towed. Entry through Gate 1 (Man O' War). 

Patrons who have purchased a Green Lot pass may have their ticket scanned to park in the upper rows of the Green Lot and remain there for the entire race day.  

If the lower rows of the Green Lot fill up, patrons visiting the Keeneland Shop, Tours, Morning Workouts and Sunrise Trackside will be directed to the Meadow. If parked in the Meadow, patrons staying for the races may remain in their parking location for the entire race day. 

The Bus Lot is available for tour companies or large groups that arrive in a vehicle that falls under one of the following categories: Charter Bus (40-55 passenger), School Busses, Stretch Limousines, Sprinter Vans (longer that 20’ in length), Mini Bus, Trolly. Vehicles may park in the Bus Lot until 10:30 a.m. at no charge. Groups that plan to park in the Bus Lot for the race day should contact [email protected] to purchase a Bus Lot pass.