WPCNR PRESS BOX. From Westchester County Department of Recreation and Parks. September 13, 2006: The Playland Ice Casino in Rye -- Westchester’s premier family ice skating facility – is now open for the 2006-2007 skating season. The studio rink is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the main and children’s rinks will open on Wednesday, September 27. 

Le Palais du Glace: The Playland Ice Casino, at Westchester's landmark amusement park,  Playland, Rye, New York. Open for "Flying Lessons." Photo, WPCNR Sports Archive.

The City of White Plains outdoor  Ebersole Rink, shown here, is scheduled to open Tuesday, October 10, according to the White Plains Department of Recreation and Parks. Here senior figure skaters perform in the end of year ice show last March. For info on programs and classes for city youngsters, contact the rink at 422-1348, the Skating Director at 948-6696 or the White Plains Department of Recreation and Parks at 422-1336.  Photo, WPCNR Sports Archive..

            Playland 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.

            Once again, this year the Ice Casino will host the popular Saturday Family Skating Night every week from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to Family Skating Night is only $30, which covers up to four family members and includes admission, skate rentals and one large pizza.

Fridays are Party Night with a D.J. from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Party Night includes special lighting effects, the best of today’s pop and hip-hop music plus prizes and giveaways. Admission is $12, which includes skate rental.

            General admission to the Playland Ice Casino is $8 for adults, $7 with a Westchester County Park Pass, and $6 for children 12 and under, $5 if accompanied by a Park Pass holder. Students pay $6 on weekdays (except Party Nights and holidays) and seniors pay $5 with a Park Pass. Spectators pay $3 on weekends and holidays.

            Ice skating clinics and classes will be given by professional instructors through the Playland 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.