WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Recreation & Parks. October 12, 2004 (Edited): Playland the last surviving amusement park from the 1930s in America, under the management of Westchester County has been the subject of a consultant's scrutiny. This Monday, the consultant will deliver their recommendations on the development and future of the art deco masterpiece on the sound. The presentation will include a public hearing to listen to how the public feels about the art deco amusement midway on the most valuable stretch of real estate on Long Island Sound.

The Playland Ice Casino, Rye, in September, part of the Playland complex. Photo, WPCNR News

As part of the development of a master plan to guide the future of Playland Amusement Park, the  public meeting will be held on Monday, October 18, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Little Theater at the County Center in White Plains.

County Executive Andy Spano said, “We want to give Westchester’s citizens and interest groups an opportunity to learn more about the Playland master plan process and to offer suggestions and ideas regarding the park’s future. Everyone is invited and all voices will be heard during this public process.”

Earlier this year, the county entered into an agreement with Bullock, Smith and Partners of Knoxville, Tennessee to prepare a master plan including evaluations, analysis and recommendations in the areas of environmental and historic aspects, amusement industry and marketing, infrastructure, architecture and theming, traffic considerations and community issues. The public will be encouraged to address any issues or question they may have on these topics.

Sketch of Bathhouse on the Playland Boardwalk. By Lagattuta

The public hearing will include a visual presentation and outline on the master plan as well as a timeline for project completion given by members of Bullock, Smith and Partners. The presentation will be followed by the public question and comment period.

 Playland is owned and operated by Westchester County and is a facility of the County Parks Department.

The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue just off the Bronx River Parkway in White Plains, New York.