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Astorino: Playland will never
make money
Playland Amusement Park's days as a government-
run amusement park might be numbered.
Free-falling revenues and plummeting patronage
aren't exactly the roller-coaster ride Westchester
County Executive Rob Astorino had in mind when he
took office.
"It really comes down to should the county be doing
this?" Astorino asked. "I am convinced Playland is
never going to make money. I don't know how
Playland is ever going to make money — at all.
"The county has run out of excuses. The model is
broken and we've got to fix it," he said, adding that
revenues are down 15 percent this year on its
roughly $16 million operating budget despite the
relatively good weather compared with last year.
"The question going forward is 'How do we utilize
that parkland?' We have to look at our options."
His comments came during a meeting last week with
The Journal News Editorial Board. And while
Astorino doesn't "want to see condos" at the
Playland site, he reiterated his longstanding view
that officials need to take a fresh look at what to do
with the National Historic Landmark built in the
1920s — and perhaps privatize its operations or
reconsider its current use altogether. Astorino said
his administration is preparing requests for
proposals, or RFPs, to be sent out in several weeks,
to see what can be done with the place.
The administration recently privatized health care
for jail inmates after inking a $45 million contract
with Correct Care Solutions.
In looking to the private sector, the county
executive also "put a hold" on signing a possible $1
a year lease with The Westchester County Children's
Museum to occupy the historic bathhouses, which
are undergoing $8.8 million in renovations at
taxpayers' expense.
Astorino compared the location to Park Avenue on
the Monopoly board because "it's right there on the
boardwalk."
"We owe it to ourselves to see what we should do
with the entire property before we divide it up for
different causes," Astorino said.
The nonprofit museum group, however, has already
raised $8 million — and spent $1.5 million — on
architectural and exhibit designs to occupy the
north bathhouse, said Tracy Kay, the museum's
executive director. As an all-weather and year-
round cultural attraction, the museum would be an
economic boon for the county and could help
Playland, he said.
"We've invested an awful lot of money. The need
seems to be strong," said Kay. "This is a shovel-
ready project."
Though Astorino has informed museum organizers
of his intentions, Kay said they are hopeful the B
oard of Legislators moves forward with a lease.
"It would be nice to have a lease in hand," he said.
"The longer this is looked at, we've come to the
conclusion that children's museum is something
that would benefit to the community."
While legislators support, and are actively involved,
in the process, they plan to move forward on the
lease and possibly ratify it by its Sept. 7 meeting,
said Chairman Ken Jenkins, D-Yonkers, who lauded t
he museum as an ideal public-private partnership.
(The board needs nine members to approve any
lease and 12 to override any veto from the county
executive.)
"We told the county executive, we are moving
forward with a lease on the children's museum,"
Jenkins said. "We have a case where people are
investing $8 million in the county's building.
Certainly, it's the kind of partnership that people are
talking about."
Joe Avalos, a 60 year old from Stamford, Conn., who
has been coming to Playland since he was 5, said
county leaders would be remiss if they were to close
the amusement park.
While he understood the financial realities, Avalos
thought officials should weather the storm.
"I'd feel the families in Westchester and Fairfield
(counties) would be deprived," he said, while
enjoying the day there with his niece and nephew,
both 8. "It's a great place for kids, great place for
families. I used to come down here with my
grandfather, so it's a tradition in my family."
Having open space is important to a lot of people —
and the boardwalk is great for seniors, said Robert
Greenberg, 62, of Hartsdale.
"I like walking along the boardwalk," said
Greenberg. "I would really like to see it for people
who want to walk and exercise."
Legislator Judy Myers, a Democrat from Mamaroneck
whose district includes Rye, said whatever happens
to the site, her priority is that Playland "remains a
good neighbor" and that Rye has a say in any
changes.
She does, however, have reservations about a
private vendor and doesn't want to see a Six Flags-
type operation.
"I worry about accountability," she said.
Staff writer Patrick Gallagher contributed to this
report. |
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[May. 9th, 2010|07:52 pm]
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Playland under pressure to make money
RYE — A crew of laborers dropped some blacktop at
Playland Amusement Park earlier this week,
smoothing out wrinkles near the entrance.
Not far from the main fountain, teams of gardeners,
electricians, plumbers and painters dotted the
landscape, each focused on a project here, another
one there — all were gearing up for what officials
hope will be a successful weekend to start the
season off right.
"It's a lot of components that come together," said
Frank Carrieri, assistant general manager of the
amusement park, as he went from one project to the
next. "The rides are ready to go."
The "big push," as Carrieri put it, was to ready the
amusement park for its 82nd opening — the gates
open at noon today — and by all accounts, this will
be a critical season as leaders figure out how much
play is left in Playland.
County Executive Rob Astorino, who has challenged
the notion of having taxpayers subsidize the park,
this week said he's giving the Dragon Coaster,
Derby Racer, Log Flume and pay-one-price another
season to perform.
It was too late to make any significant changes this
year after taking office in January, he said. The park
will open later on some days as a way to save money
— it's part of millions in immediate savings Astorino
proposed this year.
"I'll spend this year really looking at the numbers,"
Astorino said. "What I've come to terms with is the
status quo is really not an option."
Astorino, who last summer pitched a plan "to fix" the
park and return it to profitability by divesting the
county from owning and operating rides and
concession stands, said $3 million to $6 million
losses on a $15.3 million budget weren't
sustainable.
Because it's a National Historic Landmark that was
built in the 1920s, it's unlikely too many drastic
changes are coming, nonetheless, many things
"must be on the table," Astorino said.
He's talking with amusement park experts and
business executives about possible alternatives.
"The question going forward is 'how do we utilize
that parkland?' " Astorino said. "We have to look at
our options."
Amusement seekers will have more options this year
as they can purchase a season pass — $65 per
person for residents, $80 for nonresidents — that
includes unlimited rides.
"It's another option for people," said Peter Tartaglia,
spokesman for Westchester County Parks. "It's
another way of opening the door for people."
Getting people through the door is what park
officials need — in addition to clear skies and dry
weather — since they are coming off a bad year.
Attendance dropped to 615,636 in 2009, down from
807,475 in 2008, in part because of a shaky
economy and bad weather. Though attendance can
fluctuate, it topped 1 million as recently as 2005.
The park last year was closed as much as 35 percent
of the time because of the weather, making it "an
unbelievable bad year," Tartaglia said. That made it
difficult for the park to reach its numbers and for
officials to assess the effectiveness of the pay-one-
price plan, he said.
The expectation this year is for Playland to cover its
expenses, he said.
Opening day, daily costs
Admission on opening day$15 unlimited rides.
Daily admission prices throughout the season:
•$30 unlimited rides• $25 twilight after 6 p.m. • $20
Kiddyland-only admission anytime. Westchester
residents with acceptable proof of residency are eligible
for a $5 discount on these prices. Residents also
receive beach, pool and mini golf with admission.•$5
spectator admission (no rides) with a $2 discount for
residents. Residents receive free mini golf.• $15 Five
Ride Sampler, any five rides Tuesday through Friday
before 6 p.m.
Season pass - new for 2010• $80 for unlimited
rides all season, with a $15 discount for Westchester
residents.• $35 for spectator admission all season (no
rides), with a $10 discount for residents.
Playland prices
Admission on opening day: $15 unlimited rides.
Daily Admission Prices throughout the season:
• $30 Unlimited Rides
• $25 Twilight after 6 p.m.
• $20 Kiddyland-only admission anytime.
Westchester residents with acceptable proof of
residency are eligible for a $5 discount on these
prices. Residents also receive beach, pool and mini
golf with admission.
• $5 Spectator admission (no rides) with a $2
discount for residents. Residents receive free mini golf.
• $15 Five Ride Sampler, any five rides Tuesday
through Friday before 6 p.m.
Season Pass - New for 2010:
• $80 per person for Unlimited Rides all season; $65
for Westchester residents
• $35 for Spectator Admission all season (no rides),
with a $10 discount for residents. |
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| CONEY ISLAND CYCLONE OPENS MARCH 28, 2010!!! |
[Mar. 18th, 2010|01:02 pm]
Rye Playland
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The Coney Island Cyclone, perhaps the amusement districts most famous attraction will fire up its chain lift for the first time this season on March 28, 2010.
It is, to this day, a great ride and one that everyone should experience. Nothing like an original Nathan's hot dog and a ride on the cyclone.
HERE IS A LITTLE MORE INFO ON THE HISTORIC CYCLONE:
"The Coney Island Cyclone is one of the most famous attractions in Brooklyn, New York. The first rides of the historic roller coaster began on June 26, 1927. Over 80 years later, the Cyclone is still thrilling thousands of riders each year.
For decades the Cyclone in Coney Island has been the cornerstone of a great trip to the beach, boardwalk, amusements and more! From great food and drinks, to terrific people and more Coney Island has been and continues to be a destination for great family fun!
Brothers Jack and Irving Rosenthal commissioned the legendary Vernan Keenan to design, and Harry C. Baker to construct, the preeminent wooden-tracked roller coaster. The design had to be exceptionally tight and steep because of the relatively small ground space that was available for the attraction. The construction of this masterpiece began on a historical site which was significant in the world of roller coasters -- the Cyclone graces the place which contained the world's very first roller coaster, LaMarcus A. Thompson's Switchback Railway.
The legendary site of the Cyclone also once had the world's first successful looping roller coaster, Loop The Loop. With power supplied by the Eisenberg Brothers of Brooklyn, signs from Menheimer and Weiss of New York City, steel from the National Bridge Company, also of New York City, and lumber from Cross, Austin & Ireland, located in Long Island City, the Cyclone quickly became Coney Island's number one attraction and over 80 years later still is!
When the Rosenthal Brothers left Coney Island to operate their newest property, Palisade Amusement Park, they turned over the operation of the Cyclone to Chris Feuchts, who lovingly maintained and ran the ride for decades. Eventually, ownership of Cyclone was acquired by the City of New York, and it was operated by the City's Parks Department.
The Cyclone was (and still is) the top attraction in Coney Island on June 18, 1975 when Dewey and Jerome Albert, owners of Astroland Park, contracted to operate the Cyclone under an agreement with New York City. The world class roller coaster was completely rehabilitated and opened to enthusiastic crowds on July 1st of the same year. Since that time, Astroland Park has invested millions of dollars in the upkeep of the Cyclone – many believe the roller coaster continues to improve and run better year after year!
Every roller coaster enthusiast around the world has heard of, has ridden or hopes to ride The Cyclone. This historic roller coaster graces virtually every "top roller coaster" list and publication. Roller coasters may have gotten bigger and faster, but they have not gotten any better than The Cyclone. Time Magazine quoted Charles Lindbergh as saying that a ride on the Cyclone was more thrilling than his historic first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Emilio Franco, a mute since birth, regained his voice on the Cyclone, uttering his first words ever -- "I feel sick"! In April 2001, singer Nikki Lauren became the first person ever to present a live musical performance in the Cyclone's historic loading station.
An official New York City Landmark since July 12, 1988, Cyclone was listed in the New York State Register of Historic Places on June 31, 1991. National Historic Landmark status followed, on June 26, 1991. On April 14, 1992, Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden issued a citation to Jerome Albert and the late Dewey Albert for their operation of both Astroland and the Cyclone, saluting them for being the primary energizing force in the regeneration of the Coney Island Amusement District.
The Cyclone, now faster than ever, is the heart and soul of Coney Island, birthplace of the American amusement industry, and going strong for over 150 years!"
This information is from the Cyclone's official website, which is brought to us by Astroland, and it's owner Carol Albert. |
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| Could 2010 be the last year of Playland as we know it? |
[Mar. 10th, 2010|09:27 am]
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WHITE PLAINS — A "staggering" budget deficit will force Westchester County to make drastic spending cuts, turning the government into "something completely different than what we have today," County Executive Rob Astorino said Tuesday.
Citing a projected $166 million shortfall next year, Astorino called for shared sacrifice and said layoffs for hundreds of county workers was a last resort but "likely."
He said short-term cuts will include closing the Croton Point Park pool, ending bus service to New York City and eliminating the police mounted unit.
There will also be a later opening time for the county-owned Rye Playland Amusement Park — with more changes looming next year for the historic shoreline park.
"The land is county-owned and it's parkland, so we would not seek to de-dedicate it," he said. "You're never going to see condos at Playland. That would never happen.
"But the way we operate it, everything is on the table with regard to the ice casino, to the amusement park, to the beach," Astorino said. "All of that is in discussion right now, including the management of Playland."
The first-term Republican vowed not to raise property taxes in 2011, but said the price will be steep.
He will make $16 million in cuts this year, and make up the gap by slashing nonvital services, leaving positions vacant, reviewing existing contracts and consolidating county departments.
He said long-term cuts would address the projected 2011 gap. If enough can't be cut, the difference will be made up with layoffs.
"Basically we're looking at a structural problem in county government," Astorino said. "In the past, what has happened is we have used one-shots and rosy projections to get to where we are, and it's just continuing to kick the can down the road.
"Well, the day has come where that can is no longer able to be kicked," the county executive said. "We have to deal with reality, and we will deal with a responsible budget starting in 2011."
Andrew Spano, a three-term Democratic incumbent before Astorino ousted him in the November election, could not be reached for comment.
But Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, said Astorino's assessment of the coming budget was premature.
"The county executive's budget deficit pronouncement for (fiscal year) 2011 is premature, given that the 2009 fiscal year hasn't closed yet, we have not received actual revenue data for the first three months of 2010, and the administration has no idea how cuts in our state aid will impact the county," Jenkins said in a statement released Tuesday.
Jenkins noted that the current budget, approved in December, was a balanced spending plan.
In a separate statement, Legislator Thomas Abinanti of Greenburgh, the board's Democratic majority leader, cited Astorino's recent move to hike the salaries of two top aides by $18,000 each.
"I am concerned about County Executive Astorino's credibility in asking for sacrifice to control spending when he has already set the wrong example by increasing the salaries of his top aides," Abinanti said. "It is cause for watchful, extra careful management, not panic."
Still, the Business Council of Westchester commended the county executive, saying in a statement that he "has acted responsibly in acknowledging the difficult financial environment that confronts Westchester's residents."
Legislators approved the current $1.8 billion budget by a 9-8 vote.
That budget, the last submitted by Spano, raised county property taxes by 2.9 percent. The increase would have been nearly 5 percent had legislators not cut $1 million before approving the budget package.
But the 2011 budget promised to be both fiscally and politically challenging for Astorino — he heralded his Election Day victory over Spano as a mandate from voters to trim county spending.
Astorino said he entered office believing the county faced a $60 million deficit in 2010. He maintained that a review of financial records revealed the larger gap.
"It started not two years ago with the economy," he said. "But really this was unrestrained spending for many, many years."
He said spending rose 46 percent since 2001, while personnel costs rose by 48 percent and the tax levy by 53 percent. Over the same time span, the consumer price index rose only 29 percent.
Without significant cuts now, Astorino said, the deficit would rise to $266 million in 2012 and $355 million by 2013.
He said consolidation of county properties and county departments, including public safety and emergency services, were among the options being considered.
Astorino said job cuts were a last resort, but are on the table.
"Unfortunately, it is likely that there will be elimination of some jobs, that there will be layoffs at some point, whether that's this year or next year," he said. "I don't see how we can get to plug this hole of $166 million without it.
"How many will be determined by the choices that people make," he said. "At this point, people have to manage their own careers." |
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| New Zamperla Park at Coney Island to be named "Luna Park" |
[Jan. 27th, 2010|11:21 am]
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The Italian amusement company reportedly tapped to turn the city's controversial Coney Island redevelopment plan into a reality will name its plot "Luna Park" after the legendary Coney Island amusement park. "The park will be called, Luna Park, like the first, the only, the inimitable one, the one created by Frederic Thompson and Elmer 'Skip' Dundy," Alberto Zamperla — President and CEO of Zamperla — apparently told the Italian newspaper Il Giornale di Vicenza. If that's the case, Zamperla will have some pretty big shoes to fill.
The original Luna Park opened in 1903 and closed after it was ravaged by two fires in the 1944 season, but during its four decades of operation the 16-acre park became famous for amusements like the Shoot-the-Chutes flume ride and the Dragon's Gorge. But the Coney Island destination was perhaps most beloved for its nighttime looks, when hundreds of thousands of tiny electric lights would illuminate the park to simulate moonlight.
The blog Amusing the Zillion parses through the Italian article and reports that Zamperla is in a "race against time" to open his amusement park between April 15 — when his company apparently will gain site control from the city — and Memorial Day weekend. "For the first season we have estimated the presence of 400,000 visitors and we are confident it will grow in the future," he said. "In terms of investment, we are talking about $24 million over three years. For us it is a great satisfaction as well as a great opportunity." Though the American-branch of Zamperla declined to comment when asked about the amusement park, a spokeswoman told Gothamist that "Mr. Zamperla loves New York City." |
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| Astorino's Position on Playland seems to have shifted |
[Oct. 16th, 2009|01:06 pm]
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Well I do want to make an update here. After a lengthy correspondence directly with Rob Astorino's campaign, I have clarified his position on Playland and the result does not sound that bad.
He is calling for the rides to be leased now, not sold, to private amusement companies. They are to operate the rides, indemnify the county against claims and pay a fee to county for that ride lease. This is a better idea because it keeps the rides county owned, thus reducing the chance that a historic ride will be changed or removed and it will create income for the county, without all the expense.
As I have stated before I do not understand the push to force a public park to be profitable when no other park is forced to do such but if it is going to be required this is a way to go. |
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| ASTORINO PLAN |
[Sep. 29th, 2009|04:26 pm]
Rye Playland
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NEWSROOM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bill O'Reilly, 914-619-5252
ASTORINO ANNOUNCES PLAN TO FIX PLAYLAND
Park Lost Millions Again This Year
Despite Spano Pledge
Rye, NY-September 28...Reform Westchester County executive candidate Rob Astorino (R-I) today announced a four-point plan to fix Playland and make it profitable again for Westchester County taxpayers.
Rye Playland--and the taxpayers funding it--reportedly lost $5 million this summer, despite promises in the spring from 12-year incumbent County Executive Andy Spano that "From this day forward there will be zero tax dollars going to the amusement section of Playland Park."
Playland has lost approximately $37 million in the past 10 years, under Mr. Spano's management, and attendance plummeted from more than one million visitors in 1999 to 779,000 visitors in 2007. Only 540,000 visitors were expected this year.
The four-point Astorino Playland Plan will bring the operations of Playland back to its roots-to the days when the County co-existed with and managed private entities. The Spano Administration has taken over more and more of the park from concessionaires in each of the past 12 years, losing millions doing it (The county has spent $8.2 million in ride acquisition costs since 2006 through Bond Acts 243-07 and 52-07).
Mr. Astorino's plan will:
1. Reverse the takeover of private business entities within the Park by selling and/or leasing Westchester's stock of rides to qualified and insured concessionaires;
2. Charge concessionaires a rental fee and a percentage of their profits;
3. Require concessionaries to indemnify the county for claims relating to rides and concessions, and
4. Eliminate the park entrance fee.
The Astorino Playland Plan will generate guaranteed revenue from concessionaires, while eliminating the risk of losses due to inclement weather, economic downturns, and other unforeseen eventualities. The County would also be indemnified from litigation relating the rides.
"There is nothing funny about what the Spano Administration did to this amusement park," Mr. Astorino said. "Mr. Spano thought he could run Rye Playland, and instead ran it into the ground. The $37 million we have lost could have gone into parks, workforce housing, or even back into our pockets."
Mr. Astorino said that the Spano Administration gambled and lost with taxpayer money by taking more and more control of park operations every year.
"No other government entity in America operates an amusement park and there is a reason for it," Mr. Astorino continued. "Amusement parks should be run by professionals who know what they're doing, not bureaucrats. Unfortunately, Westchester taxpayers have been taken for a ride at Playland under this administration. That ends next year."
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I would go for this but it leaves a lot of unanswered questions. If they plan to sell the historic rides what guaranties are there that they rides will remain in the park? What guaranties will there be that the rides will be kept to their historic specifications?
What about the necessary capital projects, like rebuilding the colonnades? If they are so worried about profit and costs I find it hard to believe another capital project will ever make its way to the park. |
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| ASTORINO PROPOSES SELLING PLAYLAND'S RIDES |
[Sep. 29th, 2009|03:06 pm]
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Astorino wants to turn Playland business model around
Gerald McKinstry
gmckinst@lohud.com
RYE - Taxpayers should not subsidize the Dragon Coaster, Derby Racer or other attractions at Playland Amusement Park, the Republican running for Westchester county executive said Monday.
In a call for improved efficiency at the county-owned park, Rob Astorino rolled out a plan "to fix" Playland and return it to profitability by divesting the county from owning and operating rides and concession stands. He said the county should sell its stock of rides to private operators, then collect rent and a percentage of their profits.
His plan contrasts with County Executive Andrew Spano's push in recent years to take ownership of rides and concessions so the county has more control and collects a larger share of revenues.
"That plan hasn't worked for 12 years," Astorino said. "We shouldn't have political people run the park; we should have professionals. We will have the county get itself out of the ride business."
During a meeting announcing his four-part proposal, Astorino also pledged to eliminate the park's entry fee. He blasted Spano's management of the park and his reneging on a commitment made earlier this year to eliminate millions in tax subsidies to the park.
Spano campaign spokesman Michael Virga said that although attendance was down this year, mostly because poor weather closed the park 35 percent of the time, it wouldn't cost taxpayers any more than what had been budgeted. "County government is not asking for a dime more to cover the Playland budget," Virga said. "Playland is not some kind of drain on the county."
He said Astorino's proposal was misguided and "ignores the established facts on Playland," including its function as an economic engine for the region. He said the park generates $30 million a year in economic activity in off-site spending and job creation.
Spano this year announced a new pricing plan with the hope of eliminating the roughly $3 million to $5 million tax subsidy to help cover the park's $15 million operating cost. The entry fee - $25 for residents and $30 for nonresidents for unlimited use of rides - was supposed to ensure that the park covered its expenses.
Astorino did not endorse selling Playland, a National Historic Landmark built in the 1920s, but simply changing its management. "It's a gem. We would never want to get rid of it. We want to run it right," he said.
Additional Facts
Rob Astorino's four-point plan for Playland
• Sell the county's stock of rides, reversing a county trend in recent years of taking ownership.
• Charge concession owners a rental fee and collect a percentage of their profits.
• Requiring concession and ride owners to indemnify the county from claims.
• Eliminate the park's $25-$30 entry fee, a pay-one-price plan that allows park-goers unlimited rides. |
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[Aug. 8th, 2009|07:49 am]
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ANDREW J. SPANO, Westchester County Executive
JOSEPH A. STOUT, Commissioner, Parks, Recreation and Conservation
CONTACT: PETER TARTAGLIA (914) 864-7000
MARY KAYE KOCH
NOTICE FOR EDITORS AND REPORTERS August 6, 2009
Playland’s Dragon Coaster, one of the most recognizable symbols of the park and a perennial favorite since its 1929 premier at the park, will be designated a Roller Coaster Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE), the world’s first and largest organization of roller coaster and amusement park fans, during a ceremony on Saturday, August 8 at 12:30 p.m. at Playland Park in Rye.
The Dragon Coaster was designed by Fred Church, best known for his legendary work with Frank Prior during the first Golden Age of roller coasters in the 1920s. It was part of Playland’s original master plan of attractions clustered around the intersection of the park’s two main midways. Many of these historic attractions, including the rare Prior & Church-designed Derby Racer, still stand and operate today. Collectively these classic amusement park structures and attractions stand as evidence to Playland Park’s status as a National Historic Landmark. Playland is one of only two amusement parks in the United States to hold such a designation.
The Dragon Coaster has made cinematic history through its inclusion in popular motion pictures and videos. It was ridden by Glenn Close in 1987’s Fatal Attraction and by Mariah Carey in1995’s music video "Fantasy.”
The ACE Roller Coaster Landmark program was begun in 2002 to honor roller coasters of particular
historic significance. To date, 21 coasters have received the ACE Landmark designation.
ACE is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, appreciation, and safe enjoyment of roller coasters. With more than 7,000 members in 50 states and 12 countries, ACE is the largest amusement park enthusiast organization in the world.
Photo and video opportunity. The ceremony will take place directly in front of the ride. |
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| Playland Stimulus Pricing |
[Jul. 14th, 2009|03:04 pm]
Rye Playland
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Playland Introduces Stimulus Plan
Posted by Westchester.com
Friday, 10 July 2009
Westchester Community NewsMt. Kisco, NY - Ride a little or ride a lot - Playland makes it easy to visit the famed amusement park in Rye and has the most economical entrance fees around. And now, visitors can take advantage of a new value package, as Playland announces its new “Stimulus 2009,” which gives them entry and four rides of their choice for only $12.
The stimulus deal is designed for those who want to visit for a short time and visit often. The new $12 Stimulus Band can be purchased separately or in combination with any other entry bands offered. The Stimulus Band is valid the day of purchase only and can be purchased any day during the season. Fun Band upgrades and the Park’s weatherproof policy do not apply. Rides are subject to height restrictions.
Playland is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from noon to 10 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 11 p.m., Saturdays from noon to midnight and Sundays from noon to 10:30 p.m. The park is closed on Mondays except for Labor Day.
Playland’s other low pay-one-price admission bands include unlimited-ride Fun Bands for $25 for Westchester residents and $30 for non-residents. Twilight Fun Bands sold after 6 p.m. are discounted by $5. Junior Fun Bands for children under 36 inches are free with an adult Fun Band purchase (maximum two Junior Fun Bands per adult Fun Band). Non-riders pay $3 for Westchester residents and $5 for non-residents. Fun Card points from prior seasons, valued at $1 a point, can be used to purchase a Fun Band, a non-rider band or can be used to go on rides. Resident Fun Band purchases include entry for mini golf and Playland Beach and Pool.
Acceptable proof of residency is a Westchester County Park Pass, New York State driver's license or non-driver I.D., a County school photo I.D., report card or credit card with zip code verification.
Parking is $4 weekdays and $5 weekends and holidays.
Playland can be reached by taking the New England Thruway (I-95) to Playland Parkway exit 19. Call (914) 813-7010 or visit www.RyePlayland.org. |
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