The sounds of old-time carousel organ music waft through the air, the smell of freshly spun cotton candy abounds and the mighty Dragon Coaster roars in its tracks now that Playland Park in Rye is officially open for the season.
Admission Prices (after opening day):
Daily:
- $30 unlimited rides; $20 Junior (under 48") - Westchester residents with acceptable proof of residency are eligible for a $5 discount on these prices.
- Spectator admission (no rides) is free for Westchester County residents and $10 for non-residents.
Season Passes:
- $95 for unlimited rides all season, with a $15 discount for Westchester residents.
- $35 for spectator admission all season (no rides), for non-residents of Westchester County.
Acceptable proof of Westchester residency is a Westchester County Park Pass; New York State driver's license or non-driver I.D.; or a photo I.D. or report card from a Westchester County school.
Playland's pre-season schedule is noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Memorial Day weekend, after which the spring schedule begins. For the season schedule, go to ryeplayland.org or call the park at (914) 813-7000. Sign up to join the Playland E-Club and receive valuable discounts all season long.
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Parking is $5 weekdays, $7 weekends and $10 on holidays.
Rain date for opening day is Saturday, May 19.
Playland is located at the end of Playland Parkway in Rye. For public bus transportation, visit westchestergov.com/beelinebus.