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.

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 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 with detachable lenses 6" or less
Small cooler for medicine/medical purposes
Strollers (Only if carrying a child)
Sunscreen (No glass containers)

Food & Beverage

Building, Apron, Backyard & Top of the Stretch

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

Backyard and Top of the Stretch 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)

Banned Items

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 larger than 6" in length
Cameras or other equipment designated for the sole purpose of video and/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 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.