WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Recreation and Parks. June 24, 2009: As Little Orphan Annie says, “The sun will come out tomorrow”… just in time for the first full weekend of the summer at Playland in Rye. Now open Tuesday through Sunday through Labor Day, (closed Mondays) Playland is the most exciting park to visit this summer with more than 50 rides and attractions and non-stop entertainment.
The Dragon Coaster, Playland, Circa 1928. Stepping Back Into a Once and Simpler Time. Photo, WPCNR News Archive
Playland features great entertainment daily including the World Famous Wallendas high wire show, Jason Hudy’s “Magic to Do” show, “Believe” musical revue, strolling entertainers and costume character visits at the Street Fair in Kiddyland, plus the giant Robot Man and other strollers throughout the park. Beginning July 1, there are spectacular fireworks on Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday, July 4, and Milt Gerver's Big Band concerts and dances on the boardwalk on Fridays evening beginning July 17.
The Fabulous Ice Casino and Colonnades at Playland.
Playland offers a new low pay-one-price admission, including unlimited-ride Fun Bands for $25 for Westchester residents and $30 for non-residents. Twilight Fun Bands sold after 6 p.m. are discounted by $5. Junior Fun Bands for children under 36 inches are free with an adult Fun Band purchase (two Junior Fun Bands per adult Fun Band). Non-riders pay $3 for Westchester residents and $5 for non-residents. Fun Card points from prior seasons, valued at a $1 a point, can be used to purchase a Fun Band or non-rider band or can be used to go on rides. Resident Fun Band purchases include entry for mini golf and Playland Beach and Pool.
Playland is now open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from noon to 10 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 11 p.m., Saturdays from noon to midnight and Sundays from noon to 10:30 p.m. The park is open until midnight on July 3 and July 4.
Acceptable proof of residency is a Westchester County Park Pass, New York State driver's license or non-driver I.D., a County school photo I.D., report card or credit card with zip code verification.
Parking is $4 weekdays and $5 weekends and holidays.
Playland can be reached by taking the New England Thruway (I-95) to Playland Parkway exit 19. Call (914) 813-7010 or visit www.RyePlayland.org.
For Bee-Line bus routes to Playland, visit www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus.
