WPCNR ICE CAPADES. From Westchester County Department of Recreation & Parks. (Edited) September 25, 2004: Playland Ice Casino -- Westchester’s premier family ice skating facility all spruced up, repainted and bright as S. P. Teri skating blade -- will begin the 2004-2005 regular public skating schedule on Wednesday, September 29.
PLAYLAND ICE CASINO. Sketched by N. John LaGattuta of Harrison, NY.
Playland’s Ice Casino’s facilities include three indoor rinks: main, children’s and studio, which can accommodate a total of 1,100 skaters. All are kept at a comfortable temperature for skaters throughout the fall, winter and spring seasons. The Ice Casino also features expanded holiday hours on the main and children’s rinks.
Once again, this year the Ice Casino will host the popular Saturday Family Skating Nights from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission to Family Skating Night is only $20, which covers up to four family members and includes admission, skate rentals and one large pizza.
One of the pleasures of ice-skating at Playland Ice Casino, is the nostalgic Boardwalk and the art deco architecture of long ago. It took the fancy of amateur artist N. John LaGattuta of Harrison who has sketched it for his own pleasure. Sketch (c) 2003 by N. John LaGattuta. Used with permission.
Fridays are Party Nights with a D.J. from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Party Nights include special lighting effects, the best of today’s pop and hip-hop music plus prizes and giveaways. Admission is $10 which includes skate rental.
General admission to the Playland Ice Casino is $6 for adults, $5 with a Westchester County Park Pass, and $4 for children 12 and under, $3 if accompanied by a Park Pass holder. Students pay $4 on weekdays, (except Party Nights) and Seniors pay $4 with a Park Pass. Spectators pay $2.
The Dignified Bath House.
Sketch (c) 2003 by N. John LaGattuta. Used with Permission.
Ice skating clinics and classes will be given by professional instructors through Playland’s Ice Skating School; lessons are available by group session or individually by advance reservation, with instruction geared to skaters of every level of ability. Children’s hockey clinics are also offered throughout the season.
Families, schools, corporation and other organized groups can reserve the Ice Casino for birthday parties and other special events. Services and facilities at the casino include a video game room, snack bar and lounge.
A view of the Log Flume, Playland and the famous Playland Tower.
Sketch (c) 2004 by N. John LaGattuta. Used with permission
The Playland Ice Casino is a facility of the Westchester County Parks Department. It is located in Rye and can be reached via I-95 (the New England Thruway) to Playland Parkway, exit 19. Follow the parkway directly into Playland Park. Parking for the Ice Casino is free.
For more information about lessons, rental or facilities, call (914) 813-7059. Information about the Playland Ice Casino is also available by logging on to www.ryeplaylnd.org.
Sketch Artist, N. John LaGattuta.
WPCNR noticed the World War II Veteran from Harrison sketching the Casino last week at Playland. WPCNR thanks him for sharing his personal art with our viewers. Photo by WPCNR ArtsCam
Mr. LaGattuta's PT Boat 683, on which he served in the Pacific Theater in World War II. The craft is sketched from memory . Sketch (c) 2003, by N. John LaGattuta. Used with Permission.
THE PLAYLAND ICE CASINO, September 16, 2004. Photo by WPCNR News.
