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May is the month that usually marks the opening of the season at Playland Amusement Park in Rye. However, it remains unclear how much of the park will be in operation, or when the gates will open ...
Playland Park's 4th of July fireworks display above Long Island Sound will return on Friday, July 4, and continue every Friday night through Aug. 29.
What's changed, and what's stayed the same after 97 years at Playland. Playland's 280-acre layout it first opened with remains similar to today's, and includes the amusement park area, a beach and ...
Playland amusement park opened with only limited rides after politicians handed out a $1.7 million no-bid "emergency" contract – with Westchester County taxpayers on the hook for mounting bills.
Given the uncertainty around rides, Jenkins says admission to Playland will be free Memorial Day Weekend. Rates for the rest of the season haven’t been decided, but parking has been reduced to $10.
Playland amusement park opening in limbo as Westchester County assesses path forward Westchester held a jobs fair on Saturday to hire seasonal workers for Playland's beach and pool, but not for ...
If a Playland-style amusement park is no-longer viable, “that would be one of those hard discussions.” Storyland plans new exhibits in 2024 The closure will not affect Storyland.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An amusement park in Fresno is offering a sweet deal to families. Admission to Playland on Belmont Avenue near Golden State Boulevard in central Fresno will cost just $5 ...
RYE, N.Y. (WABC) – Some amusement park riders near New York City say they were traumatized when a ride – going backward – would not stop. The rush of excitement on the Music Express ride at ...
EL PASO, Texas - El Paso area staple Western Playland Amusement Park was bought by Traders Village Marketplace, which is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX. It's the latest acquisition for the ...
Questions persist on status of Playland Amusement Park for the summer 02:10. May is the month that usually marks the opening of the season at Playland Amusement Park in Rye.