RYE, NY (May 23, 2025) — Playland Amusement Park in Westchester County opens its 2025 season with a bang, offering free admission, rides, and parking during Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26. The park will welcome visitors from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day, delivering a mix of classic attractions, live entertainment, and local food vendors for a memorable family outing.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins highlighted the effort behind the opening, stating, “Opening this park in time for Memorial Day Weekend wasn’t easy. It took hustle. It took late nights, early mornings, and a team of County employees who refused to give anything less than 100 percent.” He credited the collaboration of Public Works, Parks, contractors, vendors, the Westchester Children’s Museum, the New York State Department of Labor, and the Governor’s Office, calling the $150 million investment a “testament to what’s possible when people care deeply about this place and the families who come here.”
The park will open in phases, with eight of 21 Kiddyland rides and five of 20 major attractions available this weekend. Two newer rides will operate, but the iconic Dragon Coaster and Derby Racer will remain closed, as their section of the park is not yet open. The third new ride, Jack the Puppeteer, installed by Standard Amusements, is out of service due to ongoing mechanical issues awaiting manufacturer repairs.
Entertainment will keep spirits high with Coaster the Dragon, Playland’s mascot, greeting guests, an interactive DJ leading games, a steel drum player, strolling jugglers, and a dedicated DJ at the Beach and Pool Area. The Westchester Children’s Museum will also be open, offering interactive learning for kids and families.
Visitors can enjoy free play in the Arcade Game Room and at the Basketball Game area near the Double Shot Ride. Food options include Graziella’s Italian dishes, Westchester Burger’s gourmet offerings, Lulu’s Mexican fare, Walter’s Hot Dogs, Mr. Softee’s soft-serve ice cream, and the Tiki Beach Pier Restaurant, which provides beachfront dining or mobile app-ordered treats.
Playland, a Westchester landmark, continues its tradition of fun and nostalgia, inviting families to create new memories this season.
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