Travel & Parking
Get directions and maps to historic Churchill Downs on Derby Week
TRAVEL & PARKING
For any Derby Week days, excluding Dawn at the Downs days and the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks days, parking may be purchased by going to Ticketmaster. Parking is SOLD OUT for 2024.
Any onsite parking for Derby Week must be pre-purchased. Your parking pass will be mailed to your address on file via UPS prior to the event. Churchill Downs will not be selling any additional parking onsite after this date as parking and shuttles will be available at the Kentucky Exposition Center following the parameters below by day.
Know where to go throughout the facility. Check out our updated facility maps that can also be found throughout the facility on race day. Facility Map >
Also, while you are on site, utilize the Churchill Downs App and the helpful Wayfinding tool which has key locations throughout the facility. The with this tool, you can get step by step instructions to different locations and special activations throughout Churchill Downs.
View our Updated Facility Map
Wheelchairs
Churchill Downs does not offer wheelchair transfer service. Guests who anticipate they will require wheelchair assistance are encouraged to bring their own wheelchair with them to the racetrack. To purchase accessible seating in advance, call 502-636-4450. Accessible Seating Directions to First Floor Accessible Seating (Available with General Admission on a first-come-first-served basis)
From the ground level, Rows B and D in sections 115-117 are wheelchair accessible. Enter through the ramps at sections 114-115 or 116-117.
From the ground level, Row O in section 126 is wheelchair accessible. Enter through the ramps between sections 125-126 or 126-127. The ramp behind section 126 leads to the accessible seating area in row O.
From the ground level, Rows U and V in section 128 are wheelchair accessible. Enter section 128 through the ramp between sections 127-128. The ramp behind section 128 leads to the accessible seating area.
Directions to Second Floor Accessible Seating (Available with General Admission on a first-come-first-served basis)
From the ground level, utilize the wheelchair accessible elevator (located near the Skye Terrace Elevator Lobby) to the second floor. Exit the elevator, turn left, and proceed through the double doors. The following boxes are designated accessible: Section 115: K02-K08, K15, K17, L02-L04; Section 116: K03, K09. From these seat locations, there is a wheelchair accessible ramp that connects these seats in sections 115 and 116 to the clubhouse and the food court.
Directions to Third Floor Accessible Seating (Reserved Seating-ticket required)
Section 315: C02-C14, C16-C18, H03-H05; Section 316: C01-C13, C15-C20; and Section 317: C01-C10, C12-23 are accessible and if available, may be purchased from the box office or by calling (502) 636-4400. From the ground level, use the Skye Terrace Elevator to the 3rd Floor or utilize the lift located in Section 220/320 for the 3rd floor boxes.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING ROUTES
| Ticket Location | Best Gate to Enter | Path to Seats |
| 315H Box | Clubhouse Gate | Proceed to section 114/115 Skye Elevators take the labeled elevator to Floor 3U and you will be dropped off at your box |
| 315C -- 317C Box | Clubhouse Gate | Proceed to section 114/115 Skye Elevators take the labeled elevator to Floor 3 this will bring you to boxes 315C and the rest of the boxes are to the left |
| Grandstand Section 126 and 128 | Paddock Gate | Proceed towards the Grandstands to the left of the Main Paddock then head to section 126 and 128 |
| First Turn Terrace and View Level | Clubhouse Gate | Upon entering, proceed to the First Turn Building. Take the leftmost door to access the elevator, which will take you to the second or third floor. |
| First Floor Boxes | Clubhouse Gate | Proceed to the section on your ticket. |
| Turf Suites *Derby Week ONLY | Yellow Lot Tent | Upon arrival proceed to the Yellow Lot to get on the shuttle to the Turf Suites. |
| Turf Bleachers *Derby Week ONLY | Paddock Gate | Proceed towards the Grandstands at section 124 and when arriving at the Tunnel take the Mobility Golf Cart Shuttle to the bleachers. |
DERBY WEEK PARKING INFORMATION
All onsite parking at Churchill Downs is reserved in advance and available for pre-purchase as long as inventory is available. Parking within each reserved lot is first-come, first-served including ADA spaces. If you do not have pre-purchased parking, you will not be able to purchase it onsite. Please pay careful attention to your specific lot’s instructions for parking and be sure you understand the directions as entry for each lot is unique. See the above parking map directions for more information.
Derby Week Parking details and purchase information will be available in early 2025
DERBY WEEK EVENT PARKING
Traffic and parking patterns have changed! Get directions and download maps below to your on-site lots and general route maps before you go!
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2024 parking information now available! Download Map Directions
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2024 parking information now available! Waze Parking Directions or Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Waze Parking Directions or Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Waze Parking Directions or Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Waze Parking Directions or Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Waze Parking Directions or Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Waze Parking Directions or Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Waze Parking Directions or Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Waze Parking Directions or Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Download Parking Lot Directions
2024 parking information now available! Download Parking Lot Directions
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