Security Policies

Tailgating is prohibited in the parking lots. All items and patrons are subject to enhanced screening. These policies may be changed at any time.
Re-entry will not be allowed on Belmont Stakes Day.
Permitted Items
Building, Apron, Backyard & Top of the Stretch
- Baby/Diaper Bags (Must contain child care items & accompany a child)
- Beach Tote Bags
- Binoculars
- Cell/Smart Phones & Tablets (Subject to screening)
- Non-alcoholic beverages individually carried in a small plastic container
- Purses no larger than 12" in diameter
- Seat Cushion (Backless)
- Small Cameras with detachable lenses 6" or less
- Small cooler for medicine/medical purposes
- Strollers (Only if carrying a child)
- Sunscreen (No glass containers)
Permitted Food & Beverage
Building, Apron, & Backyard
- Food items and non-alcoholic beverages in a container no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" (Limit one container per adult; no trash bags)
Top of the Stretch Ticketholders ONLY
- Food items and non-alcoholic beverages in a container no larger than 28" x 15" x 17" (Limit one container per adult)
- Top of the Stretch ticketholders with containers must enter the park via the Grandstand West entrance, adjacent to the Top of the Stretch sections
Banned Items
Building, Apron, Backyard & Top of the Stretch
- Aerosol Cans
- Air Horns/Noise Makers
- Alcohol (available for purchase inside Belmont Park)
- Animals (except Service Animals)
- Any device that may interfere with or distract any sport or event participant
- Any Flammable Liquid
- Backpacks
- Bags - Any bag larger than 16" x 16" x 8" including handbags
- Banners/Signs/Poles/Staff or Sticks
- Cameras with detachable lenses larger than 6" in length
- Cameras or other equipment designated for the sole purpose of video and/or audio recording
- Confetti or Glitter
- Drones or Radio-Controlled Aircraft
- Fireworks
- Glass/Cans/Aluminum Bottles/Thermoses
- Grills/Lighter Fluid
- Illegal Drugs or Substances
- Laptops (except for Handicapping Challenge participants)
- Laser Lights/Pointers
- Selfie Sticks
- Skateboards/Hover Boards or recreational vehicle devices (with the exception of ADA-approved devices)
- Sports Equipment (including balls of all kind and frisbees)
- Tents
- Tripods or other professional camera equipment
- Umbrellas
- Wagons/Shopping Carts/Hand Trucks
- Weapons (including Firearms/Knives/Mace/Pepper Spray)
- Non-Folding or Folding Furniture
NOTE: There is no storage area for any items. Guests arriving by public transportation should take particular care not to bring any prohibited items as no exceptions will be made.