Walk by the L.I.Sound at Rye Playland

Let's head east for some beautiful L.I. Sound views, possible Osprey sightings, Horseshoe crabs, a Bamboo forest, optional shore-walk and board-walk. Playland is closed for the season so now is the time to go!

This will be an easy/ moderate approx. 2-3 hour walk/hike about 4- 5 1/2 miles at the scenic Edith Read nature sanctuary along the LI Sound and hidden at the far end of the parking lot at Rye Playland!
More about the Edith Read Nature Sanctuary at: http://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org

The walk/hike will be at a slow/ moderate pace with several short stops to enjoy the views. We will be walking on a mostly flat paved road, woods trails with some VERY rooty areas, possibly some wet spots, grassy areas, beach walk w/ some ROCKY areas(option to take the paved road) & the boardwalk.

Weather resistant or waterproof walking or hiking shoes or boots are recommended depending upon previous days weather.

Bring WATER(mandatory) and sun protection, bug spray, binoculars and cameras of course . DRESS IN LAYERS.

MEETUP IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE FAR END BY THE DRAGON ROLLER COASTER AND NEAR THE LAKE.

PARKING IS FREE.

Port-0-John available at the Edith Read Nature Center. Restroom by lake may be open.

Possible dinner at the Barley Beach House in walking distance of Rye Playland, depending upon interest and availability.

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DIRECTIONS: New York Bronx: Take the Bronx River Parkway North to the Cross County Parkway East to the Hutchinson River Parkway North to Mamaroneck Avenue Exit 23 S. Stay on this for one mile and take I-95 North to Playland Parkway, Exit 19.

Brooklyn: Take the Triborough Bridge North to the Cross Bronx Expressway East to I-95 North to Playland Parkway, Exit 19.

Queens: Take the Cross Island Parkway North to the Throgs Neck Bridge to I-95 North to Playland Parkway, Exit 19.

Manhattan: Take the Westside Highway North to the Cross Bronx Expressway East to I-95 North to Playland Parkway, Exit 19.

New Jersey Take the George Washington Bridge to the Cross Bronx Expressway East to I-95 North to Playland Parkway, Exit 19 - or - Take the Tappan Zee Bridge East to the Cross Westchester Expressway (287 East) to I-95 South to Playland Parkway, Exit 19.

Connecticut Take I-95 South to Playland Parkway, Exit 19. or Take the Merritt Parkway to the Cross Westchester Expressway (287 East) to I-95 South to Playland Parkway, Exit 19.

Visit the website for Playland’s Metro North Package or call (212) 532-4900 Visit the Bee-Line Bus Service to Playland or call at (914) 813-7777. Public transportation schedules may be different now.

As with all of our events, you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of your guests. Knowing this you agree to walk/hike at your own risk and we cannot be held responsible for any injuries you or your guests may incur.

Inclement weather cancels. ALWAYS check the day of an event for possible updates.