"The work is ongoing at the new Belmont Park, the New York Racing Association-led (NYRA) $450 million transformation of the massive racetrack on the Queens/Long Island border where legendary horses such as Secretariat, Seattle Slew and American Pharoah achieved glory in winning the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. Expected to open this September, the new Belmont will look dramatically different from its predecessor."
"O'Rourke told amNewYork in a phone interview on Jan. 7 that everything is on track for a soft opening in September of this year. The first two floors should be complete to welcome fans, but the upper three floors will be ready for business by the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in June 2027. They're wrapping the third floor in glass and should have it sealed in by the end of this month, O'Rourke said. The tracks are pretty much done, all of them are in."
Belmont Park is undergoing a $450 million transformation led by the New York Racing Association into a modern racing and events complex. The original quarter-mile-long grandstand was demolished in 2024 and replaced by a 250,000-square-foot grandstand and clubhouse with year-round event capability. The project adds green space and infield tunnels for public access. A topping-out ceremony included Gov. Kathy Hochul, who supported the financing loan. Tracks are completed. A soft opening is planned for September with the first two floors operational, and the upper floors scheduled to be ready by the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in June 2027.
Read at www.amny.com
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