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Activities With Children - Amusement, Fun Spots

Rye Playland

A classic amusement park with a beach, Rye Playland is a perfect day trip. It features lots of games to keep you occupied and many, many rides. The two most popular are the Dragon Coaster and the Race Horses, a merry-go-round that is around 20 times faster than a typical carousel. The Haunted House is fun and not too scary. Plenty of kiddie rides too, including a small roller coaster. For all ages, don’t miss the Ferris Wheel or the House of Mirrors.

Age:

All

Price:

Admission to the park is free, rides require fun cards which are $20 for 20 points + one free ride, $30 for 30 points + two free rides, $35 for Fun Band (up to six hours of unlimited rides), $50 for 50 points + four free rides.) Parking is $5 Tuesday to Friday, $7 on Saturday and Sunday, $10 on holidays. Closed on Monday.

Location:

Rye, New York
914-813-7010
http://www.ryeplayland.org

Times:

In the summer (June 24-September 7), Tuesday through Sunday 12 noon -11pm
Hours can vary—call first.

Length:

Full day

Sportime USA

Activity center for children with video games, bumper cars, baseball pitching machines, laser tag, and more.

Age:

All

Price:

Sunday through Thursday, entrance is free, you buy tokens to play games. Friday and Saturday, evening admission is charged that includes tokens.

Location:

380 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY
914-592-2111
http://www.sportimeusa.com

Times:

Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 10 PM; Friday 11 AM - 12:30 AM; Saturday 10 AM - 12:30 AM; Sunday 10 AM - 10 PM.

Length:

A couple of hours

Fairview Golf Center

Miniature golf and golf range.

Age:

All

Price:

For a round of miniature golf: $7 for adults, $5.50 for children under 12

Location:

300 Waterside Drive, Elmsford, NY
914-592-1666

Times:

For Miniature Golf - Summer Hours: 8am-10pm
For Driving Range - Daily 8am-10pm
Early Bird Special Monday-Friday, 8am-12noon: $6 for large bucket

Length:

Half day

Skating and Bowling Activities

Refer to the Yellow Pages for the nearest Skating Rink and Bowling Alley near you.

Riverdale Equestrian Centre-Bronx

The stables offer many horse experiences at the lowest prices in the city. Guided trail rides are offered, as are lessons. They even have pony rides and they offer all their programs in both English and Western tack styles of riding.

Age:

All. Pony rides are only for children under 6.

Price:

$45 for a half-hour lesson, $85 for a full hour lesson

Location:

West 254th Street and Broadway, inside Van Cortlandt Park
Four outdoor rings, one indoor arena
718-548-4848
http://www.RiverdaleRiding.com

Times:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11am-9:30pm; Saturday - Sunday, 11am-5pm; closed Wednesday

Length:

Depends what you do at the stables

Information checked June 2008. Call before you go to get up-to-date information and news of special opportunities.

 

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