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.

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
• Laptop Computer
• 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.