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Playland

Rye, New York, United States

Operating See opening times on the official website.

6.9/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Saw Mill log flume at Playland in Rye, New York

Photo: Playland

Before you choose

Is this your kind of day?

Playland scores well for a characterful waterfront outing anchored by Dragon Coaster and family amusements. Its strongest value is for visitors who want the traditional park experience as well as the setting. Separate destination activities should be chosen and budgeted deliberately.

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Best suited to
Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.
Time to allow
Choose the pace that suits your group.
Before booking
Find tickets, opening times and ride details through the official links.
Fan score84.4%

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About Playland

Playland gives a Rye visit a traditional amusement-park day beside Long Island Sound. Its waterfront setting and established ride character are central to the appeal. It is a good choice when the group wants coasters and family amusements with room for a boardwalk stroll, rather than the scale of a large themed resort.

Dragon Coaster provides a clear wooden-coaster priority, while smaller rides offer alternatives for younger visitors. The wider Playland destination also has beach, pool and neighbouring cultural experiences, but those are different parts of the outing with their own arrangements. Keep the amusement park at the centre of the plan if riding is the reason to come.

At a glance

On Long Island Sound
Rye’s Playland is beside Long Island Sound in Westchester County.SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Planning your visit

Use the current Westchester County operator site and 1 Playland Parkway for the Rye park. This is a different Playland from the amusement park in Vancouver. Compare ride access, parking and any beach or pool plans separately, checking individual participation requirements before buying. Leave time for food, rest and the waterfront so the setting becomes part of the day rather than something passed on the way to a ride.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

Head to 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York 10580, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

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THMPRK Score

6.9/10

Playland scores well for a characterful waterfront outing anchored by Dragon Coaster and family amusements. Its strongest value is for visitors who want the traditional park experience as well as the setting. Separate destination activities should be chosen and budgeted deliberately.

Who it suits: Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.

Our criteria and editorial standards

Seven parts. One score.

How the score adds up

Each rating is out of 10. Multiply it by its weight to see what it adds to the final score.

  1. Value for a day out7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.3030% of score
    2.10points added
  2. Attractions and experiences7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.2020% of score
    1.40points added
  3. Operations and time well spent7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1515% of score
    1.05points added
  4. Reported cleanliness and upkeep5.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.50points added
  5. Accessibility and inclusion7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.70points added
  6. Comfort and amenities7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.70points added
  7. Character and distinctiveness9.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.055% of score
    0.45points added
Weighted total6.90

Rounded once to one decimal place.

THMPRK Score6.9/10

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