Playland (New York)
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This article is about the amusement park in Rye, New York. For other uses, see Playland (disambiguation).
Playland, often called Rye Playland and also known as Playland Amusement Park, is an amusement park located in Rye, New York, along the Long Island Sound. Built in 1928, the 280-acre (110 ha) park is owned by the Westchester County government. Beginning in 2018 the park has been operated under contract by Standard Amusements.[3]
Quick Facts Location, Opened ...
Location | Rye, New York, U.S. |
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Opened | 1928 |
Owner | Westchester County Government |
Operated by | Standard Amusements LLC |
Slogan | "Have some fun today!" |
Operating season | Year-Round |
Area | 280 acres (113.3 ha) |
Attractions | |
Total | 46 |
Roller coasters | 5 |
Water rides | 3 |
Website | playland |
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Quick Facts Coordinates, Area ...
Playland Amusement Park | |
Coordinates | 40°57′57″N 73°40′26″W |
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Area | 280 acres (110 ha) |
Built | 1928 |
Architect | Frank Darling; Walker & Gillette |
Architectural style | Turn-of-the-20th century revival, Art Deco |
NRHP reference No. | 80004529 |
NYSRHP No. | 11915.000039 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | July 4, 1980[1] |
Designated NHL | February 27, 1987 [2] |
Designated NYSRHP | June 23, 1980 |
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