About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 5 - Donor Parking is an open-air surface parking facility situated on the campus of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, adjacent to the university’s premier athletic and event complexes. Designed to cater specifically to university athletics patrons, booster club members, and university visitors, this spacious paved lot features clear lane markings, generous drive aisles, and convenient direct pedestrian walkways to surrounding facilities. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor surface lot with no overhead barriers or height restrictions, Lot 5 comfortably accommodates standard passenger cars, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and passenger vans without vertical clearance concerns.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned at the heart of Murray State University\'s sports corridor, Lot 5 provides prime access to key campus destinations and regional entertainment venues:

Roy Stewart Stadium: Home to Murray State Racers football and track & field, located within a direct 2 to 4-minute walk (less than 0.2 miles away).
CFSB Center: The premier indoor arena for Murray State Racers men\'s and women\'s basketball, major concerts, commencement ceremonies, and regional trade shows, located just a short 3 to 5-minute walk north.
Pat Spurgin Rifle Range & Racer Athletic Facilities: Situated adjacent to the stadium complex, easily reachable on foot.
Main MSU Academic Campus: Located just south across KY-121/Chestnut Street, reachable within an 8 to 12-minute walk or a brief campus shuttle ride.
Chestnut Street Dining & Retail: A diverse collection of local restaurants, fast-casual eateries, and student-favorite diners along US-641 and KY-121 within a 2-minute drive or 10-minute stroll.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot 5 is readily accessible via Gilbert Graves Drive and US Highway 641 (North 12th Street) as well as KY-121 (Chestnut Street). The wide entry and exit aprons facilitate smooth ingress before kickoff or tip-off and orderly departure following major university gatherings. Drivers arriving from Interstate 24 or Western Kentucky Parkway can seamlessly navigate south via Purchase Parkway / I-69 and US-641 directly to the campus perimeter. Murray State University also operates campus transit and event shuttles during major game days, connecting outer university parking zones and student residential housing directly to the athletic complex.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, paved surface parking with clear painted striping.
Open sky clearance with no vertical height restrictions, accommodating high-profile trucks and roof-rack accessories.
Designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces situated close to main pedestrian curb cuts and ramps.
Exterior area pole lighting for enhanced visibility and safety during evening games and nighttime events.
Monitored periodically by Murray State University Police and campus parking enforcement.
Direct sidewalk connections and crosswalks leading directly to gate entry plazas at Roy Stewart Stadium and the CFSB Center.

Ideal For

Racer Club Donors & Boosters: Priority parking permit holders attending Murray State football, basketball, and athletic events.
Event & Concert Attendees: Patrons visiting the CFSB Center for live performances, commencements, and expos.
University Visitors & Alumni: Guests attending campus tailgates, alumni homecoming festivities, and special campus presentations.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During Racers football game days and high-profile CFSB Center events, access to Lot 5 is strictly restricted to designated Racer Club donor pass holders. If you are attending an event without a donor pass, verify whether general public event parking is directed to nearby overflow lots along Stewart Stadium\'s perimeter or the general campus commuter lots. For major games, plan to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes before scheduled start times to avoid traffic back-ups along North 12th Street and Chestnut Street. On standard non-event weekdays, make sure you display an appropriate Murray State parking permit to avoid campus citations.