🎨Parking at the Woodland Art Fair

Free public street parking is available on residential streets surrounding Woodland Park. Closest streets are along E. High Street, Kentucky Avenue, and the side streets running off them. Spots fill up quickly on Saturday morning, the earlier you arrive, the closer you'll park.

At the 2026 fair, side streets around the park were completely full by noon on Saturday; arriving before 10am remains the only reliable way to park close.

Watch for:

• •Posted street signs. Some Lexington neighborhood streets are part of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) and require a permit. RPPP zones are signed at the curb.
• •Driveways, fire hydrants, and "No Parking" zones, Lexington Police actively enforce during the fair.
• •Time limits posted on individual streets.

Designated handicap patron parking is available on Kentucky Avenue, on the side of the street bordering the park. No reservation required. This is the only festival-designated parking and is reserved for vehicles with valid disability tags or placards.

At the 2026 fair, Hope Presbyterian Church ran $10 paid parking in its lot on Clay Avenue, a short walk from the park, with proceeds benefiting Beauty Table, a Lexington organization that supports local artists.

Church and community lots like this appear on fair weekend; look for posted event-parking signs. Availability and price can change year to year.

The four LexPark public garages downtown are about half a mile from Woodland Park, a 10 to 12 minute walk along East High Street or East Main Street. Garages are open 24 hours.

The closest is the Transit Center Garage at 150 E. Vine Street (777 spaces), directly along the walking route to the park.

Other LexPark options:

• •Helix Garage, 156 E. Main Street (389 spaces)
• •Courthouse Garage, 105 Barr Street (518 spaces)
• •Victorian Square Garage, 350 W. Short Street (382 spaces, farthest)

LexPark metered street parking is free all day on Saturdays and Sundays. This makes downtown street parking a strong option for the Woodland Art Fair: park free downtown and walk the half-mile to the park. Meters return to enforcement Monday at 9am.

Note: meters are still subject to safety and time-limit enforcement on weekends, pay attention to posted signs.

Rideshare is often the simplest option. Drivers can drop off and pick up directly along E. High Street or Kentucky Avenue at the park. Expect surge pricing during peak hours, especially Saturday around 10am to noon and Sunday afternoon.

In a normal year, University of Kentucky parking lots and structures generally do not require permits from 3:30pm Friday to 5am Monday, with some exceptions. Campus is just south of Woodland Park and within walking distance.

Caveats, verify before relying on this option:

• •UK fall move-in is typically mid-to-late August, which can affect garage and lot availability for non-residents on Art Fair weekend. Check uky.edu/transportation closer to the event.
• •Visitors must still pay in gated structures even on weekends.
• •Always read posted signage at the lot or garage entrance.

Is parking free at the Woodland Art Fair?

Yes, neighborhood street parking near the park is free, and downtown LexPark metered street spots are free all day Saturday and Sunday. The downtown LexPark garages are paid but reliable.

Is there paid parking close to the fair?

Sometimes, and it is worth looking for. At the 2026 fair, Hope Presbyterian Church ran $10 paid parking in its lot on Clay Avenue, a short walk from the park, with proceeds benefiting a local arts organization. Lots like this are run by churches and community groups on fair weekend rather than by the festival, so they are not guaranteed year to year: look for posted event-parking signs and confirm the price with the attendant before leaving a vehicle.

Where is the closest parking to Woodland Park?

The closest spots are on the residential streets immediately surrounding the park (E. High Street, Kentucky Avenue, and side streets). These fill up quickly on Saturday morning.

Is there a shuttle to the Woodland Art Fair?

The official festival site did not list a shuttle for the 2026 fair. We will update this page if one is announced for a future year.

Can I park downtown and walk?

Yes, and this is one of the better options. The Transit Center Garage at 150 E. Vine Street is about a 10-minute walk from the park. Metered street parking downtown is free all day on weekends.

Is there handicap parking?

Yes. ADA parking is on Kentucky Avenue, on the side of the street bordering the park.

What time should I arrive to get good parking?

For Saturday, before 10am. The fair opens at 10am and parking near the park fills up fast. Sunday is typically less crowded.

Can I take Uber or Lyft?

Yes. Drivers can drop off directly along E. High Street or Kentucky Avenue.

Are the LexPark meters enforced on the weekend?

No. Metered street parking is free all day Saturday and Sunday. Garages still charge their normal rates, and safety/time-limit enforcement still applies.