The Dragon Coaster first opened on July 20, 1929 at Playland, which was built a year earlier. The 80-foot wooden coaster was designed by Frank Darling, who was hired by the Westchester Parks ...

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins says the iconic Dragon Coaster at Playland in Rye is getting an update before the season starts in May. Photos of the 97-year-old coaster's current dragon head ...

Westchester County officials said a fire caused only minor damage to Playland's historic Dragon Coaster after flames broke out on the ride Saturday night. The Rye Fire Department said crews were ...

Families returned to the historic Rye Playland amusement park Saturday for a soft opening ahead of next weekend’s full grand opening to give visitors an early look at the beloved Westchester County ...

For tri-state families planning their holiday weekend itineraries, a legendary piece of regional amusement park history is officially back on line. When Westchester County reclaimed operational ...

Playland, the only government owned-and-operated amusement park in the United States, has been a summertime staple for New York's suburban youth since it opened in 1928. Located along the Long Island ...

Rye Playland will celebrate the Dragon Coaster's 95th birthday this weekend. The amusement park will honor the birthday with dragon-themed activities, entertainment, a parade, fireworks and much more.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins says the iconic Dragon Coaster at Playland in Rye is getting an update before the season ...