County Promotes Discount Pricing, Free Offerings at Playland

With summer well underway, Playland wants to remind residents that the amusement park offers ”free entertainment, fireworks and discount pricing” this season.

Among the initiatives:

Friday Night Fireworks are back, and they are bigger and better than ever. They’re even choreographed to music. They begin at 9:15 p.m. and will run every Friday through September 4. Admission for the fireworks is free for Westchester residents.

Special $15 ride admission nights for those entering the park after 5 p.m. will take place every Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday through Sept. 3. The price includes unlimited rides until closing.

Playland’s summer daily entertainment schedule is now in full swing, with the Kiddyland DJ, Katy’s Pop Princess Party, Superhero Power with Coaster the Dragon, and Funky Fairytales: Jack and the Beanstalk, all taking place in the Kiddyland section. Grab a seat in front of the Music Tower Theater stage to watch a lively song-and-dance performance, “New York Days, Broadway Nights!” Show times are posted in the park.

Playland Park is Westchester’s premier amusement park. Guests can enjoy rides, catch a show, have a snack or a meal, play mini golf and take a stroll on the boardwalk.

Regular admission prices:

• $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. Purchase four or more and save 10%.
• $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.

Parking is $5 weekdays, $7 weekends and $10 on holidays, special events and concert days.

For the season’s schedule go to RyePlayland.org or call the park at (914) 813-7010. Click here to join the Playland E-Club and receive valuable discounts all season long.

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Playland is located at the end of Playland Parkway in Rye. For public bus transportation, go to westchestergov.com/beelinebus.

Photo credit: RyePlayland.org