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Amusement Parks and Centers
in Southern New York
Adventureland
2245 Route 110
East Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 694 6868
Mid-sized park in Long Island. Adventureland also has an indoor amusement area which is open during winter months. 3 hours northeast of Philadelphia, 90 minutes east of New York.
Nellie Bly Park
1824 Shore Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 373 0828 - groups 996 4002
Nellie Bly was the first woman reporter; her real name was Elizabeth Cochran. Nice mid-sized park with a variety of rides, games, shows, a petting farm, and more. Good for all ages. 2 - 2½ hours northeast of Philadelphia, 45 minutes east of New York.
Rye Playland
Playland Parkway
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967 2040 - 967 5230
A landmark park in Westchester, Playland is at the small end of the big parks. Lots of rides, games, and entertainment. Rye Beach is great for sunbathing. 3 hours northeast of Philadelphia, 45 minutes north of New York.
Splish-Splash
2549 Splish-Splash Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
(516) 727 3600
This 40-acre water park is said to be the largest in New York State. Many great water rides for all ages, plus family shows. 4 hours northeast of Philadelphia, 1½ - 2 hours east of New York.
Sportime USA
Route 9A
Elmsford, NY
(914) 592 2111
Year-round, indoor fun with games, batting cages, billiards, miniature golf, and the like. 3 hours northeast of Philadelphia, 30 minutes north of New York. |