Public Pond Ice Rinks At UBS Arena Having Grand Opening This Month

ELMONT, NY — For those who enjoy more than watching hockey, a pair of public pond rinks are being unveiled near UBS Arena.

The Park at UBS Arena is a 155,800 square foot, season-long, outdoor experience, made possible by the New York Islanders, in partnership with Northwell Health, the New York Racing Association and USA Hockey.

The first rink, named the Northwell Pond, boasts a sheet of natural ice. It will host a series of 4-on-4 pond hockey tournaments following USA Hockey guidelines, catering to youth and adult divisions at various competitive levels.

The second rink, named the Isles Pond, will host Learn to Skate, Learn to Play and Try Hockey for Free programs.

Ninety-minute public skate sessions will be offered on both ponds. General admission public skate tickets start at $20. Discounts of 25% will be available for first responders and military personnel, courtesy of Northwell.

"The Islanders are proud to be part of this season’s outdoor Stadium Series game and look forward to expanding on this great platform by bringing pond hockey to our backyard," said Islanders Executive Vice President, Nick Pizzutello. "We are excited to give all Islanders fans the opportunity to bring our deep-rooted pregame traditions to UBS Arena."

The grand opening is scheduled for Dec. 27.

To learn more about upcoming pond hockey tournaments, public skating sessions, and private ice rentals, please visit TheParkatUBSArena.com.