# Belmont Park (Elmont, Nassau County) **URL:** \ **Category:** Parks & Infrastructure\ **Created:** [February 10, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018 "2022-02-10T04:13:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shane\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/shane_keena/32/77791_2.png) [@Shane\_Keena](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Shane_Keena)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/1 "2022-02-10T04:13:10Z")
Creating this thread for discussions surrounding activity on this historical racetrack. > **[Belmont Stakes To Hold 50,000 Fans For Triple Crown Race](https://patch.com/new-york/fivetowns/belmont-stakes-hold-50-000-fans-triple-crown-race?utm_source=amp&utm_campaign=amp_reply_bottom&utm_medium=mobile&_gl=1)** > > Construction of the adjacent UBS Arena has "significantly altered and reduced the size of the Belmont Park backyard," - NYRA spokesperson ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2022, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/2 "2022-06-03T02:36:24Z")
> **[LIRR service both ways for Islanders games this fall, UBS Arena says](https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/islanders-ubs-arena-long-island-railroad-sf3gc6jx)** > > "Westbound service at UBS Arena-Elmont Station will open in time for the @NYIslanders season," the arena tweeted. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/3 "2022-08-22T19:56:29Z")
> **[Belmont Park to construct tunnels allowing infield access](https://apnews.com/article/sports-new-york-345c193fca00d82df374bd3db72d874c)** > > NEW YORK (AP) — Belmont Park will hold its fall meet at Aqueduct during construction of vehicle and pedestrian tunnels that will allow access to the track’s 45-acre infield. The New York Racing Association said the 28-day “Belmont at the Big A” meet... ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/4 "2022-09-18T15:10:12Z")
> **[Infield Tunnel Paves the Way to a New Belmont Park](https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/263039/infield-tunnel-paves-the-way-to-a-new-belmont-park)** > > The mountains of dirt are back at Belmont Park. Full-time year-round LIRR service will begin by the end of 2022. > **[Governor Hochul Announces Start of Two-Way Event Day Service at LIRR...](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-start-two-way-event-day-service-lirr-elmont-ubs-arena-station)** > > Governor Hochul announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road Elmont-UBS Arena Station, the first new LIRR station in almost 50 years, can now accommodate both eastbound and westbound trains on UBS Arena event... ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/5 "2024-03-05T03:22:11Z")
> **[Belmont Park is getting a huge $455 million makeover. Here’s what the new...](https://www.amny.com/news/new-belmont-park-renderings-grandstand/)** > > New York horse racing fans finally have an idea of what the new-and-improved Belmont Park will look like once it reopens from a major transformation in 2026. ---
**Author:** ![JB\_Slope](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/jb_slope/32/21649_2.png) [@JB\_Slope](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/JB_Slope)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/6 "2024-03-05T15:56:50Z")
A futuristic facility for an ancient sport. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/7 "2024-12-16T13:19:39Z")
It now includes a luxury outlet shopping center. > **[New York’s new Belmont Park Village sells luxury labels at irresistible prices](https://nypost.com/2024/12/12/lifestyle/belmont-park-village-sells-luxury-labels-at-irresistible-prices/)** > > At Belmont Park Village, visitors can play all day. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/8 "2025-06-04T10:18:50Z")
> **[The new Belmont Park: Inside the ongoing $450 million reconstruction of the...](https://www.amny.com/news/new-belmont-park-tour-belmont-stakes-2025/)** > > As the sports world focuses on the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course this weekend, the work on the $450 million new Belmont Park is "moving like a ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/9 "2025-10-24T19:52:05Z")
> **[Governor Hochul Celebrates Major Construction Milestone at Belmont Park](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-celebrates-major-construction-milestone-belmont-park)** > > Governor Hochul today joined The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), AECOM Tishman, Populous and unionized construction workers for a topping out ceremony, marking the placement of the final beam at the new Belmont Park, where New York State... ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/10 "2026-09-21T04:16:45Z")
> **[Inside Belmont Park’s glamorous facelift — and what’s next in massive project](https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/inside-belmont-parks-glamorous-facelift-before-2027-stakes/)** > > Bet big on the new Belmont.  ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/f/5f9ab16b5fdb742e0ea13eedfe81675afa2331aa.jpeg) Belmont Race Track is seen in Elmont, N.Y., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.. Lone Pine Press ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/f/8fd44d66d5c429a1c75719b0d31b1220305c5976.jpeg) Belmont Race Track is seen in Elmont, N.Y., Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Lone Pine Press ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/c/7c55717f8802fdc31295a0b92b3041acb7eb3857.jpeg) Belmont Race Track is pictured in Elmont, N.Y., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Belmont has gone through a recent facelift. Lone Pine Press ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/d/3d9cc60b64d08dffc044ef0366e7b239657d93d4.jpeg) Belmont Race Track is seen in Elmont, N.Y., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.. Lone Pine Press ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/8/48d3525e1aa2f6a82c4800896a316500dea93e9a.jpeg) Belmont Race Track is seen in Elmont, N.Y., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Lone Pine Press ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/4/04d9c939bb8586ef0073733745e9a824fd907e9c.jpeg) Belmont Race Track is pictured in Elmont, N.Y., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Lone Pine Press ---
**Author:** ![Dior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/dior/32/164097_2.png) [@Dior](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dior)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/11 "2026-09-21T16:06:42Z")
renderings looked better smh ---
**Author:** ![Alemel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alemel/32/91966_2.png) [@Alemel](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Alemel)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/belmont-park-elmont-nassau-county/21018/12 "2026-09-21T16:46:22Z")
I was at a concert there last week, looks pretty good in person