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HOUSTON - Parking at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is something you always have to think about when you plan to attend the event.
OR TAKE THE BUS? What you need to know using the METRO
There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo.
HOUSTON RODEO ON-SITE PARKING
Parking lots near the vicinity of NRG Park are available for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo visitors to utilize.
Public Parking
- Yellow Lot - Opens daily at 6 a.m.
- 610 Lot - Opens daily at 9 a.m.
- OST 1 - Weekdays: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. & Weekends: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
All lots cost $25 to park.
Permit Parking
Permit parking is for people participating in the show as well as the dedicated individuals who work during the event. This includes volunteers, livestock exhibitors, horse show participants, and other permit workers.
Trams
Trams offer visitors free rides to and from parking lots and the grounds, as well as to and from NRG Center and NRG Arena.
- Blue Line – services NRG Stadium, NRG Arena and the Blue Lot 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Orange Line – services NRG Center and NRG Arena 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Red Line – services NRG Center and the Red Lot 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- 610 Line – services NRG Park and 610 Lot 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Yellow Line – services the north side of NRG Stadium and the Yellow Lot 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
HOUSTON RODEO HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE PARKING
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will provide handicapped-accessible parking and transportation for visitors. When handicapped spaces are filled at parking lots, visitors will be directed to the next option. City-managed transportation also provides handicap-accessible options for arriving at the Rodeo.
ON-SITE PARKING
A limited number of ADA parking, including van-accessible parking, are available in the Blue and Yellow lots for $25 per day. These spaces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Present a valid state-issued handicap placard or vehicle registration for access.
- Location: Entrance is off Kirby Dr., through Gate 9
- Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Pricing: $25
FOR HOUSTON RODEO CLOTHING AT AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSTON RODEO DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
Public Passenger Drop-Off
Gate 9 off Kirby Drive
- NOTE: Kirby Drive is closed at 9 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends.
- Driving Directions: Take Main St. to Westridge, and head east to Gate 9.
Uber & Lyft Ride Sharing
- Drop-offs and pick-ups are in the Yellow Lot
- Entrance Gate 16B off Main St.; from the northbound lanes of Main Street is the only access to the lot. There is no left turn lane access allowed from the southbound lanes of Main Street.
Taxis
- Drop-offs and pick-ups are in Gate 14 Teal Lot off Murworth.
Limos
- Drop-offs and pick-ups are at the southeast side of the Green Lot, Gate 13 off Lantern Point.
HOUSTON RODEO TRANSPORTATION
METRORail
Northbound Service
- Monday through Saturday: until 1:40 a.m.
- Sunday: until 11:24 p.m.
Southbound Service
- Monday through Saturday: 3:25 a.m.
- Sunday: until 1:15 a.m.
Price: $2.50
For detailed information on times for specific stops, please visit the METRORail website.
PARK & RIDE
Park at one of these convenient locations and ride a shuttle to NRG Park. Visitors are dropped off near NRG Center and NRG Arena. Handicap Accessible parking locations include OST 1, West Loop, Monroe and Maxey.
OST 1 - 2103 South Braeswood (Old Spanish Trail at N. Stadium Dr.)(operated by Rodeo)
Handicap Accessible Parking
Cost
- $25 per car to park
REED ROAD - 2400 Reed Rd. (off Hwy. 288)(operated by Rodeo)
Cost
- $25 per car to park
- Ride Shuttle bus to/from NRG Park included with parking fee
WEST LOOP - 4675 S. Braeswood(operated by Rodeo)
Handicap Accessible Parking
Cost
- No charge to park
- Round Trip Ride Prices $7 for ages 4 and older Free for ages 3 and younger
- $7 for ages 4 and older
- Free for ages 3 and younger
MONROE - 8833 1/2 Gulf Fwy. I-45(operated by Rodeo)
Handicap Accessible Parking
Cost
- No charge to park
- Round Trip Ride Prices $7 for ages 4 and older Free for ages 3 and younger
- $7 for ages 4 and older
- Free for ages 3 and younger
MAXEY - 515 Maxey Rd.(operated by METRO)
Handicap Accessible Parking
Cost
- No charge to park
- Round Trip Ride Prices$4 per person
- $4 per person
FANNIN SOUTH - 1604 West Bellfort(operated by METRO)
Cost
- $20 to park
- Free METRORail passes for all passengers
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