Rye Playland has 40 active rides, 10 of which are closed as of June 11th, 2026, and 10 rides have been removed from the park since 2019.
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Rye Playland’s 2026 Ride Status: 21 Rides Closed, Dragon Coaster Open
For 2026, MyRye.com is continuing its weekly Rye Playland Ride Watch, showing what rides are open and closed in Rye Playland. This information will be updated each week prior to […]
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Dragon Coaster Unveiling Hampered by Poor Weather
Modest crowds endured the cold and rainy weather to enjoy the grand opening of Rye Playland for the 2026 season. The park enjoyed perfect weather for its pre-season weekend but […]
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County: 80-90% of Rides are Ready for Playland Grand Opening
Rye Playland is set for its grand opening this Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and First Deputy Commissioner of Westchester County Parks Peter Tartaglia gave a […]
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Rye Playland in Westchester Opens for Soft Launch Before Grand Opening
About thirty park attendees were at the gate when Rye Playland opened for the 2026 season at 12 noon on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It was perfect weather for the […]
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Rye Playland Reopens for “Pre-Season” Weekend with Limited Rides, Dragon Coaster to Follow
Rye Playland has its pre-season opening this Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026. The park will be open both days from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 7:00 pm. While […]
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Airplane Crash Simulation Exercise at Rye Playland Saturday
First responders will conduct a full-scale exercise at Playland on Saturday, April 25, 2026 that simulates an emergency response to the crash of a commercial jet aircraft. Organized by the […]
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Westchester Gears up for Playland Park Season: 2026 Park, Beach & Pool Hours
Playland Park will open for the season on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, 2026 followed by a grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 23. The Westchester County Parks […]
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Rye Playland’s Iconic Music Tower Damaged by Overnight Winds
The high winds overnight into the early hours Tuesday took Rye Playland for a ride. The winds caused significant “external damage” to the 100 foot Music Tower at Playland. County […]
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Rye Playland Sets 2026 Opening Dates and Fees, Confirms Dragon Coaster Comeback
Westchester County has released the 2026 hours and fees for Rye Playland – its 98th season – and again promised the return of the famed Dragon Coaster. The Dragon Coaster […]