UBS Arena’s outdoor experience “The Park” runs now through February

Pond hockey is back in the outdoor area of ​​the UBS Arena at Belmont Park.

The Northwell Pond outdoor rink will reopen for the Islanders' preseason game against the Rangers on Friday, October 4 and will remain open through February. The rink is part of The Park, an outdoor experience the Islanders introduced last season that includes ice skating, family-friendly games, an on-site beer garden and more.

The natural ice rink hosts ice hockey tournaments and offers 90-minute public skating lessons for $20 per person. Skate rentals and lockers for storage are available.

Other family-friendly activities at the park include:

• Slap shot booth: With the slap shot cabin you can improve your accuracy and
• Have some friendly competitions with your friends.
• The Double Overtime Obstacle Challenge: This 45-foot obstacle course is for
• anyone who is up to the challenge.
• Center Ice Bounce: The traditional moon hop is fun for children of all ages.
• Northwell Mini Golf: Play nine holes with your family and friends
• November before committing to the Islanders.
• Dunk Tank: Children should prepare to make a pure foam splash.

More fun in the park:

• Photo moment in the penalty box: Treat yourself to an unforgettable Instagram moment with family and
• Friends.
• Heineken beer garden: The beer garden is decorated with twinkling lights, solo oven fire
• Pits and lawn games. Guests can warm up with hot chocolate or a 6-pack of it
• doses per person.
• American Express Igloo Garden: Hospitality area with six 12-foot-wide, heated and furnished igloos for added comfort.
• Isles Lab Swag Shack: The Islanders will open an “Isles Lab” pop-up store where guests can kit out or bundle up in Islanders apparel before the game.
• Food truck: Rotating food trucks offer guests a varied culinary experience at fan-friendly prices.

In addition to Islanders games, The Park will also be open for other events at UBS Arena, such as concerts.

“We are committed to creating a vibrant outdoor experience leading up to the event, and The Park offers fans of all ages a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the ice and celebrate the sport of hockey through our new games and activities,” said Janet Duch, Executive Vice President for marketing and communications for the New York Islanders and the UBS Arena. “Northwell Pond’s early return to the park is further evidence of Belmont Park’s continued growth as a dynamic destination for entertainment and community engagement.”

From November 22nd through the end of December, the park will host the Great American Family Christmas Festival. Click here to find out more.

Above: The ice skating rink by the park's pond. (Source: New York Islanders)