# Belmont Park Reopens After $450M Transformation

> Belmont Park Racetrack reopens with new grandstand and four racetracks after three-year $450 million overhaul.
- Title: Belmont Park Reopens After $450M Transformation | Shortify
- Summary: Belmont Park Racetrack reopens with new grandstand and four racetracks after three-year $450 million overhaul. The racetrack now features a five-story…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/belmont-park-racetrack-reopens-450-million-transformation-new-grandstand-racetracks/19846230
- Published: 2026-09-18T09:33:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: belmont park, new york racing association, grandstand, racetracks, long island, belmont park racetrack, nyc, sports, redevelopment, belmont park transformation, news, local
## New Grandstand Unveiled
The five-story grandstand includes modern bars and restaurants.
## Four New Racetracks Added
The racetrack property now includes four new racing tracks.
## Smaller Footprint
The building size dropped from 1.5 million to 300,000 square feet.
## More Green Space
The New York Racing Association says the smaller footprint creates more green space.
## Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Governor Kathy Hochul will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday.
## First Race Scheduled
The first race is set for 1:30 p.m. Friday.
## Key takeaway

The racetrack now features a five-story grandstand and reduced footprint for more green space.