About Playland

Since 1928, guests of all ages have been making memories and special moments at Playland. That is nearly 100 years of history! As the first planned amusement park in the country, Playland was designed using art deco architecture and designated a National Historic Landmark. Those beautiful and classic details are still part of the park’s unique characteristics today.

Playland was designed to be an all-around entertainment destination for visitors, offering the amusement park, lake activities, a beach and swimming pool. To this day, visitors can ride seven of the historical rides that date as far back as the 1928 opening. The Grand Carousel, The Derby Racer, The Whip, The Kiddie Coaster, The Kiddie Carousel, Ye Olde Mill, and the world famous Dragon Coaster.

Stories from Playland