Playland Park, in Rye, is opening soon.
Here’s a look at key dates for the park’s summer season and how Westchester County is investing in Playland’s restoration.
When does Playland Park open?
The pre-season opening weekend is May 16-17, 2026.
The grand opening is Saturday, May 23.
After the Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, Memorial Day weekend, the park will have a Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule for the the season’s remainder through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, according to a March Westchester County news release. The park will also be open Saturday and Sunday Sept. 12 and 13.
Fourth of July Fireworks will return and weekly Friday night fireworks thereafter, the March release said.
Westchester restoring ‘historic beauty’ of Playland Park
Westchester County is hard at work prepping the amusement park for its upcoming opening date, and a big part of that is an investment into the historic restoration of the park itself.
“Westchester County invested close to $150 million into capital projects to restore the historic beauty of the park as it is the true backbone of the park,” County Executive Ken Jenkins said in an April 20 news release.
“For generations, Playland has been a place where families come together, where childhood memories are made, and where traditions are passed down year after year,” Jenkins continued. “This investment is about more than restoring rides and infrastructure, it’s about protecting the history, the character and the spirit that make Playland so special. We are proud to serve as stewards of this iconic destination, and we are committed to ensuring it continues to bring joy, connection and lasting memories to families for generations to come.”
Kathy O’Connor, county parks department commissioner, said: “From taking care of the rides during the season and in the winter, to identifying and ordering parts, staffing and so much more, we are committed to bringing Playland Park to the community for generations to come.”
Carpenters and mechanics are restoring and maintaining rides, the April news release said. Grounds crews are enhancing the park through seasonal plantings and beautification efforts.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: What to know as Playland Park preps for upcoming 2026 season
Reporting by Michael P. McKinney, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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