Parking Options at Saratoga
The free and paid parking options at Saratoga Race Course for the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival are as follows:
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Free General Parking: General parking lots are free every day of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Complimentary shuttle service operates to and from the Union Avenue drop-off point, across from Gate A.
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[$] Preferred Parking: East, Madison, and Rec Hall are the Preferred parking lots at Saratoga, and are available for pre-paid reservations.
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[$$] Silver Trackside Parking: This priority parking area is located on the same side of Union Avenue as the racetrack. These lots are also available for pre-paid reservations.
Belmont Stakes Parking Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Parking gates open one hour before admission gates each day of the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
Parking will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure a spot, we recommend purchasing your parking ticket online before the event, especially for Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7.
Day-of parking is payable by credit card only.
No, tailgating is not permitted in the parking lots.
No, parking must be purchased separately from your ticket to Saratoga Race Course. Learn more here.
NYRA provides bus shuttle service from the free general parking area to Gate 3 or Gate A.
For a hassle-free experience, ridesharing is the most convenient way to get to and from the track. To access the designated pick-up and drop-off zone, please exit the venue through Gate 3 or Gate 4. The rideshare area is located on East Avenue, just one block north of Union Avenue. If you need assistance locating the rideshare zone, feel free to ask any NYRA team member–we're here to help!
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