Cannabis Dispensary Near Belmont Park Racetrack: Pre-Race Pickup at Sage Seeds
For race-day visitors to **Belmont Park Racetrack** in Elmont, NY (the historic 1.5-mile main track that hosts the Belmont Stakes), the closest legal cannabis dispensary is **Sage Seeds**, a 10 to 14 minute drive north up the Cross Island Parkway to **248-15 Union Turnpike, Bellerose, NY 11426**. License **OCM-RETL-24-000004**. Pre-order on the [cannabis menu](/cannabis-menu/) and pick up before you head to the gates. Cannabis use is not permitted inside Belmont Park, in the parking lots, or in your vehicle. Plan accordingly. See [where you can legally smoke](/new-york-cannabis-laws/where-you-can-smoke/).
Driving from Belmont Park to Sage Seeds
From the Belmont Park gates, head north on the Cross Island Parkway to Exit 27, west on Union Turnpike. Roughly 10 to 14 minutes off-peak. Free on-site parking at Sage Seeds. Race-day traffic adds time, especially Stakes weekend.
What race-day visitors buy
- Pre-rolls. Pre-rolls singles and 2-packs for evening after the race.
- Low-dose edibles. Low-dose edibles for measured at-home use after the day at the track.
- Disposable vapes. Disposable vapes that travel cleanly.
A note on race-day timing
If you are coming for the Belmont Stakes specifically, plan around traffic. The cleanest pickup window is 9 to 11 a.m. for an afternoon race. Loyalty members get earliest dispatch slots and can be in and out in under five minutes. Join the loyalty program.
Why Sage Seeds is the legal answer
Belmont Park is in Elmont, which is in Nassau County. Nassau opted out of allowing dispensaries to open inside its borders. The closest legal storefront is Sage Seeds, one block over the Queens line. License OCM-RETL-24-000004. Verify any dispensary at the official OCM tool. Background: Nassau opt-out.
What to bring
Government-issued ID showing 21 or older. Aeropay, ACH, or exact cash. NY caps: 3 ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate per transaction.
Hours and contact
Sage Seeds · 248-15 Union Turnpike, Bellerose, NY 11426 · (347) 426-9394 · Hours [VERIFY] · Contact
Order pickup · Loyalty program · Same-day delivery
For use only by adults 21 and older. Keep cannabis out of reach of children and pets. Do not drive or operate machinery after using.