Everyone’s favorite amusement park, Playland Park in Rye, opens for the season on Saturday, May 13, with entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. and rides opening at 12 noon. Rain date for the event is Sunday, May 14. The gates to the park will open at noon, and the park will remain open until 9 p.m. Rain date for Opening Day is Sunday, May 14. Admission to Playland is always free. Visitors can purchase a special Opening Day Fun Band for $15, which is good for unlimited rides for up to 6 hours. Fun Bands go on sale at 10:30 a.m. at Group Sales, located across from Mini Golf on the boardwalk.