Comments on Women of Mystery: My Town Monday: Rye Playland

What a great REAL amusement park. Looks like lots ...

2008-05-13T11:58:00.000-04:00

What a great REAL amusement park. Looks like lots of fun and not electronically mall-like at all!

Ah, but it takes a true Playland afficioando to kn...

2008-05-13T11:43:00.000-04:00

Ah, but it takes a true Playland afficioando to know that scene in FATAL ATTRACTION where Glenn Close kidnaps the kid was filmed on the dragon coaster, and that the Mariah Carey video for Sweet Fantasy was filmed on the boardwalk.

And back in my day - they had fireworks displays there (Thurs. nights, I think) - I spent a lot of time there a kid, riding atop my dad's shoulder, watching the horse shoe crabs on the shore.... being scared to go on the Monster Mouse ride.

Yeah, Terrie, I'm with you. Takes me back.

Well Like Travis, I am generously proportioned so ...

2008-05-12T16:00:00.000-04:00

Well Like Travis, I am generously proportioned so I would have to turn around and walk back out again!! I would appreciate the place thouigh!! (I am also under short for my weight!!!)

At 6'5" and nearly three hundred pounds I would be...

2008-05-12T12:27:00.000-04:00

At 6'5" and nearly three hundred pounds I would be able to ride the Dragon but the place looks fun just the same. And I loved that movie, Big.

Some of my fondest memories from childhood involve...

2008-05-12T11:34:00.000-04:00

Some of my fondest memories from childhood involve Rye Playland. Thanks for bringing them back up!

Can Terrie and I stay at your house, Clare?

2008-05-12T09:56:00.000-04:00

Can Terrie and I stay at your house, Clare?

They also have other original attractions like the...

2008-05-12T09:03:00.000-04:00

They also have other original attractions like the Derby ride, a horseracing themed carousel of sorts that goes up to 25 mph!

For all you Dragon worriers- I'm not a snip of a thing, and my estimation is that I'd manage, but we hadn't bought ticket cards. Next time. Looking at the cars, they're just short on knee room more than anything. I think length is as big a problem as width for that one. But they have one of the original cars out on a pedestal by itself so you can pose in it for photo ops if you dislike the restraints, crowds, and/or heights. Something for everyone!

Leigh- I understand Coney's slated for renovation soon. Of course, I'm not sure how much of the original charm it'll retain, but at this point, anything nice would be better. Though I think a casino may also be in the mix. Even driving over for Nathan's is a little tragic currently. It's a nice change that Playland has been maintained, not overhauled and super-modernized.

Terrie- We're here to serve. Bring the grandkids! I might just be convinced to go along, but don't let that talk you out of it : )

That was fascinating. I love the sign on the drago...

2008-05-12T08:13:00.000-04:00

That was fascinating. I love the sign on the dragon ride.

Great photos! This looks like a lot of fun. I will...

2008-05-12T02:07:00.000-04:00

Great photos! This looks like a lot of fun. I will, however, avoid those roller coaster. :)

Clare,This is like an episode of "this is your lif...

2008-05-11T23:05:00.000-04:00

Clare,

This is like an episode of "this is your life."

When I was in high school, each year the entire school went on a boatride from Manhattan to Rye Beach. (Playland.)

Fine times!

Thanks for the memories!

Terrie

Historically, New York's had great parks. I was sa...

2008-05-11T20:44:00.000-04:00

Historically, New York's had great parks. I was saddened when Palisades Park was leveled to put up condos.

Film of the heyday of Coney Island is astonishing.

Thanks for the look, Clare.

Clare, that is so neat to have that in your "backy...

2008-05-11T20:20:00.000-04:00

Clare, that is so neat to have that in your "backyard". I love the dragon and the sign! I guess if I ever manage to get money to go anywhere, I'll have to lose a bunch of weight first - not to mention my crowd phobia.

The horses on the carousel are just beautiful! Um, and more my speed.

If you click on the map, you can see all the 50 ri...

2008-05-11T20:05:00.000-04:00

If you click on the map, you can see all the 50 rides and attractions. Of course, not everyone does every thing. I think it's enough for quite a nice day without feeling overwhelming or like you need a home equity loan. My houseguest was also reminded of smaller, more neighborhood-y parks, like Santa's Village, from his youth in Illinois.

This place looks so much more manageable than many...

2008-05-11T19:57:00.000-04:00

This place looks so much more manageable than many amusement parks. I had one near me as a kid which is a mall now.