Playland to re-open, ride availability TBD
After a tumultuous off-season, Playland in Westchester County will open this Memorial Day weekend with free admission for all – but not many rides, yet.
An opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11am at the front gate of Playland. The park will be open to the public immediately after the ceremony.
Admission to the park will be completely free for Memorial Day weekend. Parking has been reduced to $10 in order to accommodate more guests.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said the extent of ride availability is still being determined, as the county continues “efforts to address the damage left behind by Standard Amusements following their breach of contract and abandonment of the park in February 2025.”
“The condition Standard Amusements left Playland in is deeply disappointing, and reflects the consequences of a poorly structured agreement made during a prior administration,” Jenkins said.
Before climbing aboard, all rides must be inspected and certified through the the New York State Department of Labor, and “the opening of the rides will ultimately be the State’s decision,” Jenkins added.
While the rides may be in limbo, there will still be plenty of food, games and entertainment. Playland Beach will also be open as scheduled.
More info: https://parks.westchestergov.com/playland-park-info
