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Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue
Louisville,
KY 40208
Tel: 502.636.4400
Website: www.churchilldowns.com
Churchill Downs, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, is a thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs has also hosted the renowned Breeders' Cup on six occasions, most recently in 2006. Churchill Downs Incorporated owns and operates the racetrack.
For opening times please check the Churchill Downs website.
General Admission
(outdoor and/or covered seating) $2.00
Senior Citizens
Twin Spires Club Members $1.00
Children Under 12
When accompanied by an adult Free
Complimentary Parking
Patrons are welcome to park in the Longfield Parking Lot located at Parking Gate 10 off of Longfield Avenue. Parking is free and available on a first come, first served basis. The Longfield Parking Lot also features handicapped parking, subject to availability, and valet parking for $5 per car.
Access from Expressways to Churchill Downs
I-264 East (from I-64E - New Albany and St. Louis): Take Exit 9 - Taylor Blvd. Turn left traveling north on Taylor Blvd. For Gate 10, turn right on Longfield Ave. For Gate 17, turn right on Central Ave.
I-264 West (from I64W - Lexington): Take Exit 10- Third St./Southern Pkwy. Turn right heading north on Third St. or Southern Pkwy. to Central Ave. Turn left on Central Ave. For Gate 17, continue on Central Ave. For Gate 10, turn left at Fourth St. and bear right passing the barns.
I-65 North or from Airport (from Nashville): Take I-264 West (Watterson Expressway) to Exit 10 - Third St./Southern Pkwy. Turn right heading north on Third St. or Southern Pkwy. to Central Ave. Turn left on Central Ave. For Gate 17, continue on Central Ave. For Gate 10, turn left at Fourth St. and bear right passing the barns.
I-65 South (from Indianapolis/Downtown Louisville): Take Exit 132 - Crittenden Drive (exit will veer to the right). Continue straight on Crittenden, take first right at Central Ave. intersection. Continue straight on Central Ave. Track is approximately 1.6 miles from expressway.
