Playland

Playland is a waterfront amusement park in Rye, New York, covering around 280 acres (113 hectares) with wooden roller coasters, carousels, and classic rides along the shore of Long Island Sound. The park combines entertainment attractions with beach areas, boardwalks, and grassy spaces for strolling.

The site was opened in 1928 by Westchester County and was one of the first publicly operated amusement centers in the United States. Many of the original rides and buildings remain today and are recognized as examples of late 1920s architecture.

The name comes from the idea of a place built for play and fun, and many buildings still display the smooth surfaces and geometric patterns popular in the 1920s. Visitors can see original lettering and color schemes from that era on entrance gates and pavilions.

Residents of Westchester County can enter the grounds and green spaces without charge, while other visitors need an entry ticket. Separate wristbands or individual tickets apply to the rides, and most areas are accessible for wheelchairs.

The racing carousel with galloping horses, where riders compete side by side, is one of only two such installations in North America. The horses move along parallel tracks and reach high speeds during the round.

Location: Rye

Inception: 1928

Website: http://ryeplayland.org

GPS coordinates: 40.96583,-73.67389

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:57