| Belmont Park 2150 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont, New York, 11003 USA 1-(800)-437-1611 1-(800)-522-4700 |
| Racing Dates: 2011-04-29 until 2011-07-17 Number of Racing Days: |
Track Length: 1 1/2 MilesStretch Length: 1,097 Feet
Stretch Width:
Infield Capacity: 32000
Clubhouse Capacity:
Grand Stand Capacity: 100
Parking Capacity: 18500
Price General Admission: $2
Price Clubhouse: $5.00
Price Turf Club:
Belmont Park History
Belmont Park is famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. Belmont Stakes is the oldest Triple Crown event and the forth-oldest stakes race in North America. Belmont is known as The Championship Track because almost every major champion in racing history since the early 20th century has competed on the racecourse.In addition to its importance to racing, the Belmont Park is often called one of the best-landscaped venues in American sports, especially because of the stately backyard park behind the grandstand, which includes the paddock in which the horses are saddled before each race. The backyard and backstretch are notable for their huge, attractive trees and landscaping, and the infield is dominated by two picturesque lakes. Belmont Park is operated by the non-profit New York Racing Association.