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 will look slightly different this Spring 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 management 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.

Signage taller than 8ft is not permitted. Keeneland reserves the exclusive right, at its sole discretion, to remove or modify any products, signage or materials placed on its premises that it deems to be problematic, violent, offensive, inappropriate, or contrary to Keeneland’s values, mission, or public image. This includes, but is not limited to, signage that may conflict with legal requirements, Keeneland policies (including without height limitations), or community standards. Keeneland is not obligated to provide prior notice or justification for the removal or alteration of such items.

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

Animals cannot be left unattended at anytime and must remain on a leash.

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!

Open for parking on all race days from 8 a.m. to 60 minutes following the last race. Amenities are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. All vehicles must be removed by 10 a.m. the following day.

Tailgating Tents

10x10 pop-ups within parking space areas are permitted. Any tent larger than a 10x10 must be secured through Keeneland’s exclusive tailgating partner, RevelXP. Keeneland management 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

Open flame charcoal/woodfire/firepits, open bars or kegs, balloons/inflatables of any kind, flags or marketing signage that exceeds 8ft., live music.

Permitted Items

Tables, chairs, contained gas grills, 10x10 pop up tents. Setup must stay out of parking/traffic lanes.

Large Cooking Devices

Please contact [email protected] for approval in advance. Non-approved cooking trailers will be asked to be removed.

Weather

In the event of inclement weather, The Hill amenities, parking area operations may be impacted. Follow Keeneland Association on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.

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

Open for parking on all race days from 8 a.m. to 60 minutes following the last race. All vehicles must be removed by 10 a.m. the following day.

Tailgating Tents

10x10 pop-ups within parking space areas are permitted. Any tent larger than a 10x10 must be secured through Keeneland’s exclusive tailgating partner, RevelXP. Keeneland management 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

Open flame charcoal/woodfire/firepits, open bars or kegs, balloons/inflatables of any kind, flags or marketing signage that exceeds 8ft., live music.

Permitted Items

Tables, chairs, contained gas grills, 10x10 pop up tents. Setup must stay out of parking/traffic lanes.

Large Cooking Devices

Please contact [email protected] for approval in advance. Non-approved cooking trailers will be asked to be removed.

Weather

In the event of inclement weather, The Hill amenities, parking area operations may be impacted. Follow Keeneland Association on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.

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

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

Patrons who have purchased race day tickets for the Spring 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

Open flame charcoal/woodfire/firepits, open bars or kegs, balloons/inflatables of any kind, tents, flags or marketing signage that exceeds 8ft., live music. Holding of parking spaces is strictly prohibited.

Permitted Items

Tables, chairs, contained gas grills. Setup 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.

A pre or day of purchased permit is required for the Bus Lot. Overflow parking is located behind the Entertainment Center. Space is limited.

Permitted Vehicles include: Charter Bus, RV’s (not permitted to stay overnight), School Bus, Stretch Limousines, Sprinter Vans (longer than 20'), Vans with 12+ persons occupancy, Minibus and Trolly.

Prohibited Items

Open flame charcoal/woodfire/firepits, open bars or kegs, balloons/inflatables of any kind, flags or marketing signage that exceeds 8ft., live music.

Permitted Items

Tables, chairs, contained gas grills, 10x10 pop up tents. Setup must stay out of parking/traffic lanes.

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

Open flame charcoal/woodfire/firepits, open bars or kegs, balloons/inflatables of any kind, tents, flags or marketing signage that exceeds 8ft., live music. Holding of parking spaces is strictly prohibited.

Permitted Items

Tables, chairs, contained gas grills. Setup 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 will need to purchase a Bus Lot permit. Permit parking for Green Lot and Bus Lot will be on sale February 25th at 9 a.m.