With a potentially reduced selection of rides in the early season and possibly later into the summer, Rye Playland will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24th, for Memorial Day weekend. The opening ceremony will occur Saturday, May 24th at 11 a.m., opening the park to the public immediately after.
Following months of ambiguity about the park’s future, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins formally declared the public opening date.
“Playland Park is gearing up for an unforgettable holiday weekend, celebrating its opening with a ceremony, Saturday, May 24th at 11 a.m. Following the ceremony, the park will open to the public and include a variety of entertainment, local food trucks, and free admission and rides from Saturday, May 24th, through Monday, May 26th. Parking is $10 per car. From the moment the gates open, the park will be buzzing with entertainment that will keep the fun going all weekend long. Guests can enjoy Coaster the Dragon, a lively steel drum player, strolling entertainers, and an interactive DJ who will keep the energy high throughout the park. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase from local food trucks, Graziella’s, Westchester Burger, Lulu’s, Walter’s Hot Dogs, and Mr. Softee,” CE Jenkins announced on Wednesday.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, “The magic of Playland Park’s Opening Day is something every Westchester resident should experience. I’m thrilled the park is open for Memorial Day Weekend, and I’m excited for it to breathe new life into Westchester’s summer and remind us of the joy right in our own backyard.”
Westchester County Parks Commissioner, Kathy O’Connor, said: “Seeing Coaster welcome back the public is something I’ve long been looking forward to. I’m proud of the work the Parks Department has done to bring Playland Park back in time for summer.”
Westchester County Parks First Deputy Commissioner, Peter Tartaglia, said: “We are excited and proud to open Playland for residents and the public. Not only is it a Westchester County Park, but it is also an institution in the New York metro area and recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Playland has been and will always be the people’s park.”
Playland Beach will be open and will have a DJ from Saturday, May 24th, through Monday, May 26th, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Beach admission fees apply. A live DJ will be offering entertainment throughout the weekend as families enjoy the unofficial start of the summer season.
This season, the beach will be open weekends and holidays until Sunday, June 22. The beach will then be open daily from Friday, June 27 to Monday, Sept. 1, along with playland pool. For information about park beach and pool fees, check out the county website.
Westchester residency is not required for admission to Playland Park. Playland Park’s hours for Memorial Day Weekend are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Details on Playland’s rides will be forthcoming. Follow Playland Park’s Facebook and Instagram accounts for all updates.
