Security Policies

Tailgating is prohibited in the parking lots. All food and non-alcoholic beverage items brought into Belmont’s Grandstand, Clubhouse or Backyard should be visible or contained in a clear plastic bag. All items and patrons are subject to enhanced screening. These policies may be changed at any time.

No re-entry will not be allowed on Belmont Stakes day.

Permitted Items

Building/Backyard & Apron

Baby/Diaper Bags (Must contain child care items & accompany a child)
Beach Tote Bag
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 (No detachable lenses or lens larger than 6")
Strollers (Only if carrying a child)
Sunscreen (No glass containers)

Backyard ONLY

Beach Blankets
Lightweight Aluminum or Plastic Folding Chairs

Food & Beverage

Building/Backyard & Apron

Food Items in a clear see through plastic container/bag no larger than 18"x18" (Limit 2 containers per adult, no trash bags)

Backyard ONLY

Food Items/Non-Alcoholic beverages in a clear, see through plastic container no larger than 28"Lx15"Wx17"H (Limit one container per adult. Non Alcoholic beverages in clear plastic containers only)

Banned Items

Building, Apron, Backyard & Top of Stretch

Alcohol (available for purchase inside Belmont Park)
Aerosol Cans
Air Horns/Noise Makers
Backpacks
Bags - Any bag larger than 16" x 16" x 8" including and handbags
Banners/Signs/Poles/Staff or Sticks
Cameras with detachable lenses, or lens more than 6" in length
Cameras or other equipment designated for the sole purpose of video an/or audio recording
Confetti or Glitter
Coolers - bags or containers of any size
Drones or Radio-Controlled Aircraft
Fireworks
Glass/Cans/Aluminum Bottles/Thermoses
Grills/Lighter Fluid
Illegal Drugs or Substances
Laptops
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 kinds and frisbees)
Tents
Tripods or other professional camera equipment
Umbrellas
Wagons/Shopping Carts/Hand Trucks
Weapons (including Knives/Mace/Pepper Spray)
Non-Folding or Folding Furniture

NOTE: Non-folding and folding furniture and blankets are also prohibited from the Building and Apron. Also, guests in the Top of the Stretch must also abide by this list of prohibited items.

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.