Parking/Registration

Where do I Park??

Thursday the 2nd:

Park at Papa John’s stadium per the directions below. Our experience is that Churchill Downs appears to change logistical details regarding workers on a whim so some things change and we just discover it. It’s not because we failed to communicate it; it’s because we were not told in time to get the info to you. If something changes regarding parking/shuttles please be patient.

Parking and shuttle on Thursday the 2nd should be free. However, we will be charged on the 3rd & 4th.
 

Paid Parking/Shuttle on Oaks and Derby:

Parking at Papa John's stadium is $5 before 8:00 a.m. and $10 after 8:00.

Park at Papa John’s Stadium parking lot off of Floyd St. There will be a shuttle running from that lot to Churchill Downs but it costs $10 each way. Typically, we walk to Churchill Downs from there (see the map below).

The massive parking lot is divided by Central St. Last year the shuttle ran from our side of the lot on Friday but switched to the other side on Saturday. This was not communicated to us and we do not know what they plan to do this year. When you “check-in” to get your shirt and per diem we’ll let you know where you need to go if you want the shuttle.

Directions to Papa John’s Stadium:

• From I-65 or I-64 take the Watterson Expressway west-bound.

• Take the Southern Parkway/ 3rd St. exit (Exit 10).

• At the bottom of the ramp turn right onto 3rd St.

• At the 3rd St/Southern Pkwy intersection, veer to the right, staying on 3rd St.

• At the 3rd St/Central intersection, turn right onto Central. Follow Central over the overpass (Kroger will be on your right and Papa John’s Stadium will be on your left) to the intersection with Floyd.

• Turn right on Floyd and then right into the parking lot.


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Event Registration:


• Pay the parking lot attendant $5 and then drive over to Light Post 6 in Lot B.

• A G.O. Staff member will be waiting to meet you to give you your

          o t-shirt

          o $10 per diem for lunch

          o credentials to access Churchill Downs free of charge

          o map and sales location assignment.

After receiving your shirt and credentials feel free to park as close as you can get to Central St. in Lot A.

This is our rendezvous point. From here you will go to Churchill Downs and find your location.

Directions from Light Post 6 in Lot B to the Downs:

Video Tutorial

Walk across the lot to the steps you will see on the right hand side of the overpass which is actually Central. Go up the steps and turn left and go back the way you came by car. You will stay on Central all of the way back to Churchill Downs. Follow the brick wall all the way down to the main entrance of Churchill Downs. Enter through Gate 1 pictured below.

Go through the Security check. From here you may follow your map to your assigned location.

G.O. Derby Parking & Registration from Jeff Rogers on Vimeo.