Playland amusement park opening in jeopardy: 'It would be heartbreaking'

Westchester issues emergency order to hire firm to fix Playland rides, expedite opening

Westchester County will hire an Italian ride manufacturer on a no-bid contract to repair its amusement park rides.

Playland amusement park opening in jeopardy: 'It would be heartbreaking'

With summer fast approaching, the opening of the historic Rye Playland, the 96-year-old amusement park that sits along the Long Island Sound, is in jeopardy.

Westchester officials feud as Playland amusement park’s future remains uncertain

The historic amusement park located just 20 miles from Manhattan faces an uncertain summer after Westchester County’s contract with its former management collapsed.

Emergency Order Issued to Fast Track Playland Amusement Park's 2025 Opening

Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commissioner Kathy O’Connor has issued an Emergency Order in an effort to expedite the opening of Playland Amusement Park for the 2025 operating season. According the order attached: “The Emergency order will allow the County to hire a company to inspect specific rides, secure all necessary supplies and parts […]

Nearby in Rye, Legal Saga over Playland Amusement Park Drags on: 2025 Season is in Limbo

The future of Playland, which dates back to 1928, is uncertain with Westchester County, who own the park's 280 acres and Standard Amusements are loggerheads. The amusement park was originally owned and managed by the Westchester County Parks Commission. in 2022, the county entered a 30 year agreement with Standard Amusements, but that company announced plans to terminate the contract. Typically the historic park opens in late May.