Playland Park Offers Free Admission and Limited Rides for 2025 Opening Weekend

Playland Park's 2025 Opening Weekend

• 🎟️ Playland Park in Rye will offer free admission and parking for its opening weekend, spanning Sunday and Monday.
• ⚠️ However, only a select number of rides will be operational during this period.

Challenges in Park Operations

• ⚙️ The park's future was uncertain after the private firm operating it for the past three years walked away, requiring Westchester County to step in.
• 🛠️ A handful of rides are ready for the Memorial Day weekend, with eight of 21 rides in Kitty Land and several in the main park expected to open.
• ⏳ The historic Dragon Coaster, a premier attraction, requires significant restoration and is likely weeks away from being ready.
• 🔩 The historic nature of many rides complicates preparations, as parts for older attractions are no longer manufactured and must be custom-fabricated.

Future Plans and Phased Reopening

• 🆓 Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced that Playland will remain admission-free until a critical mass of rides is operational.
• 📈 The specific fees to be charged later in the summer have not yet been determined.
• 🎯 The ultimate goal is to have all 41 rides, including the Dragon Coaster, open for at least part of the season.
• 📣 Westchester will provide updates on social media as more rides become available.