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What will you experience?

A treasure to our state and a facility unlike any other in the world, since 1978 the Kentucky Horse Park’s mission has been to celebrate our relationship with the horse through education, exhibition, engagement and competition. Owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, each year we welcome over 500,000 visitors from around the world.

Live Shows

During the Main Season guests can enjoy live equine presentations which include the Hall of Champions Show, Parade of Breeds, and the Big Barn Stall-Side Chat.

Walk Through History

The International Museum of the Horse’s 60,000 square feet of permanent exhibitions are dedicated to showcasing the unique relationship between horses and humans through time. 

 

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Saddle up

Opening for the season March 22! 

Horseback Trail Rides and Pony Rides for the kids can be reserved inside the Visitor Center on the day of your visit. 

Horseback Trail Rides: $30 per person
Pony Rides: $6 per child

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Stay a while

Attracting over 40,000 campers annually, the Park boasts a 260-site campground with full amenities. The campground’s pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and easy bike access to the Legacy Trail make it one of Kentucky’s finest resort campgrounds.

Camp with us


Current Park Hours

Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

2023 Hours & Admission

Spring Season: March 15 – April 30
OPEN: Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
CLOSED: Monday & Tuesday
General Admission, $16; Senior, $14; Children, $8; Military, $8

Main Season: May 3 – November 5
OPEN: Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
CLOSED: Monday & Tuesday
General Admission, $20; Senior, $18; Children, $10; Military, $10

Park Admission

Admission can be purchased at the Visitor Center the day of your visit. Admission includes the next day free with the exception of major events and holidays. *Pricing subject to change. 

General Admission

Ages 13-61

Spring: $16
Summer: $20
Winter: $12

Senior

Ages 62+

Spring: $14
Summer: $18
Winter: $10

Children

Ages 6-12
Ages 5 and under, Free

Spring: $8
Summer: $10
Winter: $6

Military

Active Duty Military and Veterans with I.D.

Spring: $8
Summer: $10
Winter: $6

Daily Parking

$6

Daily Schedule


Make the most of your visit! Follow the Daily Schedule on your park map provided at entry.

10:00 am Horse Drawn Trolley
11:00 am Hall of Champions Show 
1:00 pm Parade of Breeds Show
2:00 pm Horse Drawn Trolley
3:00 pm Derby Winner Nightcap
10:00 am Horse Drawn Trolley
10:30 am Hall of Champions Show
11:00 am Parade of Breeds Show
11:45 am Draft Horse Presentation  
1:15 pm Hall of Champions Show
2:00 pm Parade of Breeds Show
2:45 pm Horse Drawn Trolley
3:30 pm Derby Winner Nightcap

During the winter season, horses spend time in their paddocks but take turns meeting park guests during scheduled Stall-Side Chats.  Learn more about the winter season!

11:00 am Hall of Champions
1:30 pm Breeds Barn 
2:00 pm Big Barn
2:30 pm Hall of Champions

Park Map

View the current Kentucky Horse Park map, here.

Kentucky Gift Cards

The perfect gift for anyone or any occasion, Kentucky Gift Cards can be used just like credit cards at the Kentucky Horse Park and Campground, Kentucky State Resort Parks, Kentucky Artisan Center, and the Kentucky Historical Society’s 1792 Store. Gift cards can be purchased at the Kentucky Horse Park or online at: https://parks.ky.gov/gift-cards

Pet Friendly 

Domestic pets are welcome to accompany their owners on park grounds, either on a leash or confined to an approved kennel, providing that the owners clean up after their pets. Pets are not welcome in the museum exhibits area (lobbies are okay), the Iron Works Café (covered patio is okay), and the Alltech Arena. Please DO NOT leave pets in cars unattended for any reason.

Location 

The Kentucky Horse Park is conveniently located off of  I-75 in Lexington, Kentucky, just minutes from Georgetown.
4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY