Emerald Downs parking is best planned around the track’s current access instructions, which are worth confirming before race day. Auburn’s visitor guide to Emerald Downs provides broader context for planning a visit.
- Location: Emerald Downs, Auburn
- Parking and arrival details: check the track’s official site before you go
What should you check about parking at Emerald Downs?

Check Emerald Downs’ official site before you go for current parking instructions. Use those directions to confirm where to enter and whether race-day arrangements affect the approach.
For ticket details, review the track’s ticket information before making arrival plans.
How should race-day access be planned?

Plan the approach using Emerald Downs’ current directions, then allow for the possibility that race-day access instructions differ from a regular visit. Check the track’s official site before you go for guidance on entrances, traffic or arrival timing.
Set the route to the entrance named in those instructions rather than relying only on a general destination pin. For a meeting or pickup, agree on a specific point only after checking what the venue permits.
What about accessible parking and drop-off?

Confirm accessible parking and drop-off arrangements with Emerald Downs before travelling. The current instructions can help verify where accessible spaces are located and which entrance or drop-off point to use.
If someone needs a particular access arrangement, contact the track before setting out rather than assuming standard parking directions will cover it.
Can you get to Emerald Downs without driving?

Emerald Downs is about a 27-minute walk from Royal A Motel. For this option, check the route and the track’s arrival instructions before leaving.
For any alternative way of travelling, verify the final approach and drop-off rules with the track.
FAQs
Is parking available at Emerald Downs?
Check Emerald Downs’ official site before you go for current parking information and instructions.
Where should race-day visitors enter?
Use the entrance specified in the track’s current arrival directions, and check its official site before travelling for access guidance.
