Is The Parkers Landing safe?
Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates The Parkers Landing as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on The Parkers Landing
“Go with care. The Parkers Landing area is a tranquil, working-to-middle-class residential neighborhood in western Lexington. While interior residential streets are generally peaceful and free from violent crime, standard vigilance is advised regarding property theft and activity along surrounding major thoroughfares. It is well-suited for quiet lodging close to Lexington's airport and equine attractions.”
Lexington Police have periodically increased patrols along adjacent West Lexington transit corridors to address localized vehicle break-ins and property crime.
About the area
The Parkers Landing is a suburban residential neighborhood situated along the Parkers Mill Road corridor in west Lexington. Comprising single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment complexes, the area offers a calm suburban pace. Its prime location puts visitors within minutes of Keeneland Race Course, Blue Grass Airport, and the University of Kentucky campus.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Close to Keeneland
Walking and biking in The Parkers Landing
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, though low-traffic residential streets connect to nearby green spaces like Cardinal Run Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates within the interior residential subdivisions
- Convenient 5- to 10-minute access to Blue Grass Airport and Keeneland
- Affordable lodging and residential accommodations compared to downtown Lexington
Cons
- Periodic vehicle break-ins and minor property theft common to suburban corridors
- Car dependency with limited commercial and dining options directly within walking distance
- Proximity to busier commercial arterials with slightly higher traffic and disturbance rates
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Parkers Landing. Minor panhandling or transient presence is occasionally observed around shopping centers along nearby Versailles Road.
What The Parkers Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful as residents commute, with occasional joggers and dog-walkers on residential sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-traffic throughout the neighborhood streets, presenting minimal safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settles into a quiet residential routine; walking is safe within well-lit subdivisions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become very deserted with minimal activity; keep vehicles locked and stick to well-lit areas.
Transit, parking and getting around
Lextran serves the Lexington metro area, with Route 21 along Versailles Road and nearby connector routes providing bus access to downtown and Blue Grass Airport. Lexington does not have a passenger rail system.
Street parking in the residential areas is free and plentiful, and residential developments offer dedicated surface lots and private driveways.
Things to do in The Parkers Landing
- Catch live thoroughbred racing or early morning workouts at nearby Keeneland Race Course.
- Walk the athletic fields, dog park, and paved paths at Cardinal Run Park.
- Tour historic aircraft exhibits and flight simulators at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.
Local favorites
- Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.8★ (1420)Popular nearby counter-serve gem famous for generous portions of shawarma, falafel, and fresh pita.
- Tortilleria Y Taqueria Ramirez · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Authentic, family-owned taqueria serving fresh handmade corn tortillas and classic street tacos.
- El Rancho Tapatio · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)Lively dining room offering extensive regional Mexican dishes, margaritas, and weekend live music.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.