The opening of The Park at UBS Arena last season was incredible for New York Islanders fans. And it returns this Friday.

The opening of The Park at UBS Arena last season was incredible for New York Islanders fans. 

Like at the old Nassau Coliseum, it gave fans a place to tailgate and spend quality time with one another before heading into the arena to watch a game. 

With two ice rinks, lawn games, and an opportunity to watch Shannon Hogan and Thomas Hickey do their thing on the MSG pregame shows before puck drop, The Park was the place to be. 

Well, it's time to head back to The Park, as The Northwell Pond will re-open this Friday, Oct. 4, when the Islanders host the cross-town rival New York Rangers for their final preseason game. 

“We’re committed to creating a vibrant outdoor pre-event experience, and The Park offers a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to enjoy the ice and celebrate the sport of hockey via our new games and activities,” said Janet Duch, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications for the New York Islanders and UBS Arena. “Northwell Pond’s early return to The Park further demonstrates the continued growth of Belmont Park as a dynamic destination for entertainment and community engagement.” 

And there are some new things to know about. 

Northwell Pond will remain open through February. Fans can pay $20 for a 90-minute skate session, and they can rent skates if they do not have their own. 

There will also be a Skills Zone, where fans can try the Bullseye Battle, Accuracy Challenge, and Hardest Shot as the pros do at the All-Star Skills Competition. 

On Oct. 5, there will be Learn To Play sessions for beginners, and on Oct. 6, season-ticket members can skat outdoors before heading into UBS for a members-only practice. 

But wait, there's more:

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To learn more about The Park, head to https://www.theparkatubsarena.com/