KIDS
   
  BACKYARD AREA
 
 
   
The Backyard is an ideal spot for families to spend the day. The kids can use the playground and enjoy the duck pond, while mom and dad can watch and wager upon the races with numerous television and betting windows. There are many picnic tables as well as plenty of food and drink available at concession stands.
   
  CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
 
 
   
The state-of-the-art Children's Playground is located in the Backyard area. Kids can swing, climb on monkey bars and play on slides in a safe area that features a rubber floor.
   
  COOLERS
  Fans may bring coolers into the backyard of the grandstand at Belmont Park, and they are also permitted at our trackside Top of the Stretch Picnic area. Coolers will not be allowed in any other area at the track. Glass containers are not allowed anywhere in the park. As in the past, fans can bring in coolers containing cans or plastic bottles.  All glass containers are prohibited. 

All coolers will be subject to search by NYRA security.

No coolers of any kind will be permitted in the buildings, including all seating areas, or on the apron of the track.

Fans with coolers should enter the track at either the paddock or west end admission gates. Coolers will not be allowed through the clubhouse gate.

NOTE: On Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 6, 2009, no alcoholic beverages of any kind will be permitted to be brought into the facility. The restriction regarding alcohol has been enacted in the interest of patron safety and in an attempt to make sure that people drink responsibly.
   
   
  BREAKFAST AT BELMONT
 
 
   

Breakfast at Belmont is a program that enables families to enjoy good food at very reasonable prices while watching Thoroughbreds train in the morning. The program is every weekend and holiday during the Belmont Spring/Summer meeting (April 29 to July 26) and every weekend in September during the Fall Championship meeting (September 11 to October 25). After breakfast, fans are invited to take a free tram ride (weather permitting) through the stable area, enjoy a free Paddock Show and participate in a free Starting Gate demonstration.

Sundays at Belmont during the Spring/Summer meet are Family Fun Days and the entertainment begins at 8 a.m.  Please call for the schedule of specific entertainment, but examples of the types of entertainment are face painting, magic shows and arts& crafts.     

Schedule Note:  No Breakfast at Belmont on Belmont Stakes Day -  June 6th or June 7th. No tram ride July 25 & 26

The optional breakfast is served through 9:30 a.m in the trackside Belmont Cafe located on the 1st floor of Clubhouse.

Groups: The program is available weekdays for groups of 20 or more with advanced reservations. The latest a group can be seated is 8 a.m. For more details call the Guest Services at 718-641-4700 Ext. 2321 or 516-488-6000 Ext. 2321.

Breakfast Admission & Parking: Free
Hours: 7 a. m. to 10:15 a.m.

Belmont Park is cleared at the conclusion of the Breakfast at Belmont Program. Patrons who wish to attend the afternoon's races are charged admission upon re-entering when the gates open at 11:00.
Directions: Take Exit 26B off the Cross Island Parkway and enter through Gate 5 on Hempstead Tpke.
   
  VIDEO ARCADE
  Located on the first floor of the Grandstand, the video arcade at Belmont Park offers top-of-the-line video games and pinball.