Free Playland Admission Vote Postponed

Westchester residents still have to reach into their pockets to enter Playland at this Saturday's opening.

A sharp-eyed Patch reader noted that State Legislator Martin Rogowsky announced county residents would now enjoy free park admission, but the required vote of approval by the County Board of Legislators has been postponed until May 23, according to Legislator Rogowsky's aide Sally Schecter.

, State Legislator Martin Rogowsky announced that Westchester County residents could enter Playland free of charge. 

“County residents are already supporting the park with taxes, they shouldn’t be paying an entry fee on top of that," he said. "The county will now only collect fees from out of county visitors to the park.”

Patch will keep you posted on the May 23 vote.

The Westchester County website provides the following admission information:

Daily admission prices (after opening day):

• $30 Unlimited Rides
• $20 Kiddyland-only admission anytime.

Westchester residents with acceptable proof of residency are eligible for a $5 discount on these prices. $10 Spectator admission (no rides) with a $5 discount for residents.

Season passes:

· $95 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.

Acceptable proof of Westchester residency is a County Park Pass, New York State driver's license or non-driver I.D., a county school photo I.D., report card.

Playland's pre-season schedule is Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. until Memorial Day weekend.