With a beautiful view, Playland's picnic area overlooks Playland Lake, and provides easy access to boating activities and an entrance to the amusement park.  Picnicking facilities are available, on a first-come first-serve basis, weekdays and holidays free of charge. 

Reservations are now required for the picnicking facilities on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).  A $100 permit fee will be required in advance.  For more information, or to make a reservation, please call Group Sales at 914-813-7016, Monday through Friday, between 9am-4pm.  Playland does offer catering services.  For further catering information, click here.

Covered Picnic Area  -- New!
(reservations required Tuesday through Sunday, for 'back boardwalk' picknicking)

Located on the park's back boardwalk, Playland's new covered picnic area overlooks the back beach area and accommodates up to 120 of your guests for a day of fun.  Reservations are required Tuesday through Sunday for this facility, and a $250 permit fee will be required in advance.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Group Sales at 914-813-7016, Monday through Friday, between 9am-4pm.

Barbecue grills are installed in Playland's picnicking areas.  Barbecuing is allowed only in these stationary grills provided by Playland.   Playland Park reserves the right to suspend the use of these barbecue grills at any time for reason of drought, safety or at times when the area is overcrowded.  The public may not bring their own barbecue grills or propane grills.

Please note:
Swimming is prohibited at Playland Lake and back beach areas.
No coolers allowed in park except in catered and rental areas.