Rye Town Park, the 62-acre park and beach located in the City of Rye, will be offering the public a wide range of ways to enjoy the park during the summer of 2016.
Free events being offered include:
- The Twilight Tuesdays Concert Series, offering 7 concerts from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the south pavilion, starting on June 21 (the first day of summer); two rain dates are set aside in case of severe storms; otherwise it’s “rain or shine;”
- A series of 7 “Storytime” events on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the south pavilion, starting July 5 — led by staff members of the Rye Free Reading Room;
- A Children’s Magic show — the Magic of David Rosenstein – on the northeast lawn, Thursday, July 14, from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. followed by
- An Outdoor Movie – “Because of Winn Dixie” starting about 8:30 p.m. – also on the northeast lawn; the rain date is Thursday, July 21;
- Shakespeare In The Park – “Twelfth Night” at 6 p.m. on Saturday August 6 and Sunday August 7, with the Rain Date on Thursday, August 11;
- The Westchester Triathlon Fitness/Sports Gear Expo, on Saturday September 24 and Sunday, September 25 on the lawn by the beach path;
Parking fees for the Concerts and Shakespeare are: $5 for non-permit holders, $4 for permit holders, and free for senior resident permit holders. Parking for the Magic Show/Outdoor Movie and Storytime events are $2.
Event sponsors include Carpet Trends, Atria Senior Living, State Farm Insurance, and G. Griffen Wine and Spirits.
Rye Town Park is located at 95 Dearborn Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. The phone number is 967-0965.
