Playland (New York)

Playland
Playland Logo
Playland Logo
LocationRye, New York, U.S.
Opened1928
OwnerWestchester County Government
Operated byStandard Amusements LLC
Slogan"Have some fun today!"
Operating seasonYear-Round
Area280 acres (113.3 ha)
Attractions
Total46
Roller coasters5
Water rides3
Websiteplayland.com
Playland Amusement Park
The park's old logo
Coordinates40°57′57″N 73°40′26″W / 40.96583°N 73.67389°W / 40.96583; -73.67389
Area280 acres (110 ha)
Built1928
ArchitectFrank Darling; Walker & Gillette
Architectural styleTurn-of-the-20th century revival, Art Deco
NRHP reference No.80004529
NYSRHP No.11915.000039
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 4, 1980[1]
Designated NHLFebruary 27, 1987 [2]
Designated NYSRHPJune 23, 1980

Playland, often called Rye Playland and also known as Playland Amusement Park, is an amusement park located in Rye, New York, along the Long Island Sound. Built in 1928, the 280-acre (110 ha) park is owned by the Westchester County government. Beginning in 2018 the park has been operated under contract by Standard Amusements.[3]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "Playland Amusement Park". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. September 18, 2007. Archived from the original on June 13, 2007.
  3. ^ Matt Coyne (May 5, 2017). "Westchester County and Standard Amusements roll out Playland work plan". USA Today.

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