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.

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")
• Small cooler for medicine/medical purposes
• Strollers (Only if carrying a child)
• Sunscreen (No glass containers)

Backyard ONLY

• Beach Blankets
• Lightweight Aluminum or Plastic Folding Chairs

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)

Building, Apron, Backyard & Top of 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 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 of any kind
• 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 kinds 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: 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.