New York rebuilt Belmont Park for $555 million after closing it for three years; the new grandstand is one-fifth the old size, four tracks are new and year-round racing is coming for the first time
- Photo credit: Nyra.comNew York has reopened Belmont Park after a $555 million, three-year reconstruction that turned the historic Long Island racetrack into a modern sports and entertainment destination.
- The new five-story grandstand is about one-fifth the size of the old structure, freeing up space for green areas and public access to the infield, while four brand new racing surfaces will allow year-round racing at Belmont for the first time.
- Governor Kathy Hochul cut the ribbon on September 18, 2026, welcoming fans back to a venue that will host the return of the Belmont Stakes and the 2027
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- Photo credit: Nyra.comNew York has reopened Belmont Park after a $555 million, three-year reconstruction that turned the historic Long Island racetrack into a modern sports and entertainment destination.
- The new five-story grandstand is about one-fifth the size of the old structure, freeing up space for green areas and public access to the infield, while four brand new racing surfaces will allow year-round racing at Belmont for the first time.
- Governor Kathy Hochul cut the ribbon on September 18, 2026, welcoming fans back to a venue that will host the return of the Belmont Stakes and the 2027
Sources: Times of India