Masterson Station
Updated September 2026
Masterson Station at a Glance
- Trash and recycling day
- Thursday. Look up your address on the trash pickup map.
- Council district
- District 2, represented by Shayla Lynch, J.D.. Find your exact district by address.
- Zip code
- 40511
About Masterson Station
Masterson Station is one of the largest subdivisions in the state of Kentucky. There are roughly 2,300 homes here and a population close to 12,000 residents. The neighborhood sits on the northwest side of Lexington, bounded by Masterson Station Park to the west, Leestown Road to the south, Greendale Road to the east, and Spurr Road to the north. Citation Boulevard and Masterson Station Drive are the main internal roads that cut through the residential areas. Quick access to I-75 and New Circle Road makes the decision to live here easier if you commute or travel often. The biggest draw to this area is Masterson Station Park, over 600 acres of green space that anchors the whole neighborhood. There are horseback riding trails, walking trails, soccer fields, a popular splash pad, a playground, and a dog park. People picnic, run, walk, fly kites, fly drones, windsurf (I've seen it), and let their dogs run around. The park gets used year-round. There's always someone out doing something. Every June it hosts the Bluegrass Fair, the Lexington Lions Club's annual fair and one of the biggest community events on this side of town. This is one of the best neighborhoods in Lexington for runners and walkers. In addition to the park trails, there are all kinds of blocks you can loop around if you want to stay close to home, or you can string together longer routes that go many blocks. The terrain is mostly flat with a few slightly hilly sections. If you encounter other runners or walkers while you're out, most of the time they'll say hi and acknowledge you.
Areas within Masterson Station
Masterson Station was platted in phases over roughly twenty five years, and the plat names changed along the way. The earliest phases carry the plain Masterson Station name. Three later section names below are what you will see on a listing sheet or a deed rather than what neighbors call the place, and the association warns that some surrounding neighborhoods use the same names.
Masterson Station Park
The park that gives the neighborhood its name, at 3051 Leestown Road along the western edge. The city lists a dog park, 18 soccer fields, a spray ground, a playground, four shelters, a picnic area, restrooms, half a mile of paved trail and 2.6 miles of unpaved trail, plus the Beatty Family Cemetery. Its equestrian complex has an indoor arena, a hunter arena, a dressage complex, a cross country course and open space for riding.
Masterson Depriest
A section at the north end of the neighborhood taking in streets like Prichard Drive and White Wood Flat. The recorded plat calls it the Masterson-Depriest (Masterson Station) Subdivision, which is a fair summary of what it is: a name you meet on a deed or a listing sheet rather than one neighbors say out loud.
Masterson Hills
A section in the far northeast corner of the neighborhood, closest to Greendale Road, including Our Tibbs Trail. It is a plat name from county records and listing sheets, and at least one builder uses the same name for newer homes on land outside the association, so the name alone does not tell you which side of the line a house is on.
Greendale Hills
A section through the middle of the neighborhood on the Greendale Road side, covering Hopewell Park, Skyview Lane, Kenova Trace and Havana Court. Despite the name it is part of Masterson Station rather than the separate Greendale area to the north, and that is exactly the mix-up the association cautions about.
Parkside at Masterson Station
A section of the neighborhood with its own homeowners association, separate from the Masterson Station Neighborhood Association and registered with LFUCG in its own right. Both polygons sit in council district 2 and both collect on Thursday, so the section boundary does not change either civic fact.
What's Nearby
Masterson Station is a different place than it was five years ago, and that's a good thing. There's more to do out here now. More places to eat without having to drive into Lexington and fight traffic. The whole area is going under a lot of development, with more townhomes and businesses coming in. It's still the same park-centered neighborhood at its core, but the amenities around it keep getting better. A new development at the Lucille Drive extension created a new entrance to the subdivision and brought in walkable amenities. Smashing Tomato Pizza, Ramsey's Diner, Osaka (Japanese), and Clark's Pump-N-Shop are all right there. Another small strip mall just went up and will fill in with more businesses soon (I'll update this when it does). Homes along the Lucille Drive corridor have walkable access to all of this. A little further up on Abigail Way, the Crossroads IGA has a grocery store and a Subway, also walkable from much of the neighborhood. Three miles down Citation puts you at a Publix and more restaurants. Four miles down Leestown Road gets you to the Kroger shopping center and a stretch of other shops after that.
Annual Events
Masterson Station Park is the neighborhood's own fairground, and the city uses it for more than the fair.
Kite Fest
A Saturday in late April, noon to 4 (2026 ran Apr 25)
Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd
The city's National Kite Month party: kites, live music, bounce houses, food trucks. Free.
Event detailsKentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival
Third weekend of May (2026 ran May 16 to 17)
The fairgrounds at Masterson Station Park
Sheep, fiber-arts vendors, and workshops in spinning, weaving, and dyeing. $5, kids 12 and under free.
Event detailsBluegrass Fair
Ten-plus days in June (2026 ran Jun 4 to 14)
The fairgrounds at Masterson Station Park
The Lexington Lions Club has run it since 1961 as a fundraiser for local charities, and it's Kentucky's largest county fair: rides, animals, live entertainment, and a food court known for its Latin food. Parking in the park is free and directed by staff with cones, with a 3 to 5 minute walk from the lot to the ticket line. From most homes in the neighborhood it's a 5 to 15 minute drive.
Read our Bluegrass Fair guideLexington Renaissance Faire
A weekend in late August (2026 ran Aug 22 to 23)
The fairgrounds at Masterson Station Park
Live music, circus acts, combat demos, an artisan market, and a mead hall; 2026 was its second year. Ticketed ($25 adult day pass in 2026).
Event detailsMasterson Station Neighborhood Association events
Fall yard sale the third weekend of September (2026 ran Sep 19 to 20); Halloween costume contest and food-truck night in late October (in 2026, Thu Oct 22, 5 to 8)
Throughout the subdivision; clubhouse at 328 Masterson Station Dr
The neighborhood-wide sale and the costume contest are the association's two public evenings a year.
Event detailsFreaky Flicks
Two Fridays in early October, pre-show 6:30, movie about 7:30 (in 2026, Oct 2 and 9)
Masterson Station Park
Family Halloween movie nights with a Monster Mash and a kids' costume contest. Free; food trucks.
Event detailsYappy Hour, Howl-o-ween edition
A Wednesday in late October, 5:30 to 7:30 (in 2026, Oct 28)
Masterson Station Park dog park
The city's rotating dog-park social ends its season at Masterson Station with a Halloween theme. Free.
Event details
The Jack-o-lantern Trail at McConnell Springs (late October, $6) is a short drive down Old Frankfort Pike.
Dates are the most recent published as of September 2026; check the organizer before you go.
Highlights
- Largest neighborhood in Lexington
- Masterson Station Park (over 600 acres)
- Open green spaces
- Convenient I-75 and New Circle Road access
- Walkable to Lucille Drive amenities
Amenities
Cost of Living
Homes here run roughly $200,000 to $400,000 as of 2026, which is one of the better values in Lexington for what you get. The price range covers a lot of variety, from starter homes to larger family homes built over the past 25+ years of continuous development.
Schools
The neighborhood is currently zoned for Sandersville Elementary School, Leestown Middle School, and Bryan Station High School. A new elementary school is under construction on Greendale Road within the neighborhood. A new middle school is planned for the same Greendale Road land, expected to follow the elementary. When these open, they will likely change the elementary and middle school zoning for the area. For magnet alternatives, families in Masterson Station often consider the STEAM Academy, a lottery-based high school option located nearby at 1555 Georgetown Road, Lexington KY 40511. You can check any address with our Lexington school zone lookup, which also shows whether the elementary assignment changes in fall 2027. School attendance zones are set by address and can change with rezoning, so look up your exact schools with the FCPS SchoolSite Locator.
Masterson Station FAQ
Where is Masterson Station?
On the northwest side of Lexington, bounded by Masterson Station Park to the west, Leestown Road to the south, Greendale Road to the east and Spurr Road to the north. Citation Boulevard and Masterson Station Drive are the main roads through it.
How big is Masterson Station Park and what is in it?
Over 600 acres, at 3051 Leestown Road. The city lists a dog park, 18 soccer fields, a spray ground, a playground, four shelters, a picnic area, restrooms, half a mile of paved trail, 2.6 miles of unpaved trail and the Beatty Family Cemetery, plus an equestrian complex with an indoor arena, a hunter arena, a dressage complex and a cross country course. The Bluegrass Fair runs there every June.
What zip code is Masterson Station in Lexington, KY?
40511.
What day is trash collected in Masterson Station?
Thursday, across the whole subdivision. It sits inside a single collection area, so unlike several other Lexington neighborhoods the day does not change street to street.
Which schools serve Masterson Station?
The neighborhood is currently zoned for Sandersville Elementary School, Leestown Middle School and Bryan Station High School. A new elementary school is under construction on Greendale Road inside the neighborhood, with a middle school planned for the same land, and both will likely change elementary and middle zoning when they open.