Belmont Park Station will be a temporary-use Long Island Rail Road station located on the grounds of the Belmont Park horse-racing facility in Queens. The station is located on a short spur off the Main Line, south of the more recent Queens Village and Elmont–UBS Arena stations, and opened in May 1905, rebuilt in 1957, and then rebuilt again in 2015. It has a combination of two high-level island platforms (with level boarding) and two low level platforms that are only used for major events such as the Belmont Stakes, as temporary wooden stairs are built above the high-level sections.
It has eight tracks but only used four — two on the high-level platforms — for passenger service during special schedules; the station also handled freight cars supplying the racetrack. The entire facility is ADA-accessible, with tactile strips, alternative and gentler ramps, and a crossover at the mezzanine level. While people that take it will already know this, it has no station house or ticket window, just on-board ticketing and machines on-site. Dozens of these special trains run between Penn Station or Grand Central and Belmont Park on Belmont Stakes race day, transporting thousands of fans to the track and demonstrating the station’s vital role in handling crowds during event times.
LIRR Belmont Park Station
Address
- Belmont Park Station (LIRR)
- Market location: Within Belmont Park Racetrack boundaries
- Exact Access Point: 2150 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont, NY 11003
- County: Nassau County, New York
Parking Facilities
General Public Parking:
- Accessible During Race Days & Special Events
- Operated by Belmont Park and NYRA (New York Racing Association)
- Enter Through Gate 5 (or the Signage at Gate 3 For the Event)
Types of Parking:
- General parking (surface lot)
- Preferred or VIP parking (more expensive, closer to entrance)
- Bus and rideshare drop-off zones
Fees:
- Typically, on event days it’s free or very low cost for LIRR riders
- Paid parking may be required for certain events ($10–$20 depending on tier)
Nearby Places to Visit & Attractions
- Belmont Park Racetrack
- Home of the third leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes
- Available April-July, occasionally in fall
- Featuring grandstands, wagering, dining and live races
- UBS Arena (nearby)
- New York Islanders NHL Team Home
- Organizes concerts, sports events, and entertainment programmes
- Across the street to the west of the station, Elmont–UBS Arena Station on race days, not Belmont Park
- Belmont Lake State Park (A short Drive!)
- A picnic area, boat rentals and walking trails make this a family-oriented destination.
- Hempstead Turnpike Shopping & Dining
- These include fast food chains, gas stations, and local diners
- Located in the area next to the entrance of the racetrack
Accessing the Train & The Train Station
- Seasonal Operation Only – focused on the big events (Belmont Stakes, racing season)
- Tracks: 8 total, of which only 2–4 are active for passenger trains
Platforms:
- 2 high-level island platforms
- 2 ground level platforms with temporary stairs for overflow
- ADA Access: Yes — ramps, tactile strips, level boarding on operating platforms
Ticketing:
- No full-service ticket office
- Ticket vending machines on-site
- Onboard upsell possible at premium rates
Security & Services:
- LIRR staff present during events
- Race day activity is being monitored by security teams
- Indoor bathrooms and concessions inside the racetrack
Belmont Park Station Train Schedule
| Train # | Departure from Penn Sta | Departure from Grand Central | Arrive Jamaica | Arrive Belmont Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7800 | 9:26 AM | — | 9:47 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7802 | 9:48 | — | 10:08 | 10:23 |
| 7804 | 10:26 | — | 10:47 | 11:01 |
| 7806 | 10:48 | — | 11:08 | 11:22 |
| 7808 | 11:08 | — | 11:28 | 11:42 |
| 7810 | — | 11:20 AM | 11:41 | 11:55 |
| 7812 | 11:41 | — | 12:02 | 12:17 |
| 7814 | 12:55 PM | — | 12:40 | 12:55 |
| 7816 | 1:00 | — | 12:47 | 1:00 |
| 7818 | 1:42 | — | 1:28 | 1:42 |
| 7850 | 1:55 | — | 1:41 | 1:55 |
| 7852 | 2:22 | — | 2:08 | 2:22 |
| 7854 | 2:48 | — | 2:32 | 2:48 |
| 7856 | 2:56 | — | 2:41 | 2:56 |
| 7858 | 3:29 | — | 3:15 | 3:29 |
| 7860 | 3:55 | — | 3:42 | 3:55 |
| 7862 | 4:00 | — | 3:48 | 4:00 |
| 7864 | 4:22 | — | 4:10 | 4:22 |
| 7866 | 4:55 | — | 4:42 | 4:55 |
| 7868 | 5:01 | — | 4:48 | 5:01 |
| 7870 | 5:37 | — | 5:23 | 5:37 |