Nestled in Rye, the Playland Park is an amusement land full of spills, thrills, and turns. Also known as the Rye Playland, it is the only park in the United States to be owned and managed by the government. The major landmarks in the Playland Park are Kiddyland, the Arcade, Boardwalk, Ice Casino, and the Pool and Beach. All these zones are so well brought up that anybody from a kid to a senior citizen will surely enjoy a day here without any complaints.
Main Rides and Attractions
- Dragon Coaster as the most famous wooden ride of 80 feet high running at 45 mph into a 128-foot cascade - 48" height needed
- Superflight with 1282 feet track and 2 inversions
- Crazy Mouse
- Family Flyer with 262 feet track
- Kiddie Coaster
- Super Flight with turns, drops, and two zero gravity spins – 50" height needed
- Double Shot as a vertical ride taking you atop a tower of 85 foot - 52" height needed
- Playland Plunge as a splashing ride 50 feet down - 42" height needed
- Log Flume as a chilling splash via a 1,150-foot shaft - 48" height needed
- Playland Yo-Yo spinning in the sky - 42" height needed
- Catch-A-Wave as a high-speed spinning base adorned with flashing lights and 20 revolutions in 60 seconds - 48" height needed
- Sky Flyer making you swing higher as a pendulum - 52" height needed
- Gondola Wheel taking you up in airy gondolas for breathtaking views - 48" height needed
- Music Express with forward and backward swings - 52" height needed
In Kiddyland:
- Jungle Jammin' – For kids from 36 to 48" in height
- Mini Scrambler - For kids from 36 to 42" in height
- Jump 'N' Bean - For kids of 42" in height
- Convoy - For kids of 40" in height
- Kiddy Carousel - For kids from 36 to 48" in height
- Flying Dragons - For kids from 36 to 48" in height
- Red Baron - For kids from 36 to 48" in height
- Swing Around - For kids from 36 to 48" in height
- Kiddy Whip - For kids from 36 to 48" in height
- Sun & Moon - For kids from 36 to 48" in height
- Antique Cars - For kids of 36" in height
- Crazy Submarine - For kids of 40" in height
- Himalaya - For kids of 42" in height
- Pirate Ship - For kids from 36 to 44" in height
- Playland Express - For kids of 42" in height
- Slime Buckets - For kids of 42" in height
Other Attractions
The Ice Casino offers an ice rink, a kiddie rink, mid-sized rink, a dance floor, restaurant, a café, and small dining rooms. One of the ‘Derby Racers’ is at the park, which spins at 40 km/hr with the horses moving in all the directions.
Boardwalk is where you can walk along the seaside and take the views of the Long Island Sound. There are good eating options here. In summers, you have the opportunity to dance on the music of the Milt Gerver Orchestra occasionally.
At the beach and pool, you will enjoy taking a dip in the waters for $4.00 (adult) and $3.00 (child) respectively from 4 to 6 p.m. Strictly, after 6, there is no entry.
You can also pedal on the boats or go for kayaking. A pedal boat for 2 people will cost $10.00 per hour with a deposit of $5. You can even opt for a lake cruise for 20 to 25 minutes for $5.00. Kayaking to the Long Island Sound is only available from May to September.
In July and August, the Playland Park conducts free concert series on Thursdays and Fridays. Check out for this on the official Web site - http://www.ryeplayland.org/EntertainmentEvents/index.htm.
Accommodations
- Courtyard Rye - $170 - $226
- Hilton Rye Town - $185 - $261
- Doral Arrowwood - $164 - $269
Tickets
- $30 – For unlimited rides
- $20 – For Kiddyland
- $80 – For season pass available from the Fountain Plaza
Car parking is possible after paying $5, $7, and $10 on weekdays, weekends, and holidays respectively.
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Verdict: The Playland Park is much more aimed at attracting children and youngsters.
