1. Playland By: Brooke Lindsley Ryan Allendorf Anna Valetutti

2. About Playland

4. Area/Community Community Run park located on the Long Island Sound in Rye, NY. Close to NJ, CT, Upstate NY, NYC and Long Island

5. Sense of Place Historical Structures Location County run amusement park Low entry cost Diversity of recreation

6. Our vision Our vision for Playland is an amusement park which promotes a sense of safe, clean fun for all demographics while increasing the revenue to the park, county, and surrounding town to benefit and appease all affected by Playland tourism. We also wish to improve the quality of the park to maintain its historical value while accommodating it’s increasing flow of tourists.

7. Goals and Objectives Improve safety Increased revenue for park, town, and county Preserve sense of place while accommodating an increasing tourist flow Integrate green practices within the park

8. Improve Safety Restore Dragon Coaster while retaining historic value. Removal of the Mind Scrambler Emphasis on keeping height restrictions for younger children Stricter employees to enforce rules Increase security patrolling park grounds

9. Increase Revenue

10. Preserve Sense of Place – Amusement rides – Beach – Boating on Playland lake – Biking – Hiking – Ice Casino – Mini Golf – Pool – Restaurants – Fishing

11. Integrating Green Practices Black water treatment New Energy star appliances/sinks/toilets Recycled building materials Solar-powered trash compactors Restaurant serving local organics Recreation tours Improved cleanup Recycling drives Free educational movies in the park Busing Incentives – free admission to those carpooling or taking public transit

12. Atmosphere/Aesthetic Improvements Attitude training for employees Written guidelines about friendliness Human relations seminars Community service incentives

13. Design Changes New restaurants (Removal of Burger Kings) – Fruit & Veggie Stand, Bagel Café, Sorbet Shop, Community vendors Get rid of Mind scrambler Bike rental station Safety kiosks Environmental sustainability kiosks – Info about park facilities and practices

14. Marketing Plan New Website New logo Promotions

15. Action Plan Reducing energy consumption Educate the consumer on sustainable green practices Increase and promote non-amusement recreations Update facilities and rides Increase parking for mass transit Increased safety and safety practices

16. Sustainability Principles Advocacy: Cautionary: Adaptancy: Knowledge-based:

17. Major Players Local residence Bee Line bus systems Westchester County Department of Public Works Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Westchester County Historical Society ACE- American Coaster Enthusiasts

18. Destination and Community Planning Manicuring environment Annual Community Satisfaction and Concern survey Monthly community standards meeting Park relations committee

19. Visitor Management Strategies Annual growth measurement system Consumer surveys  -demographic  -ride usage Security

20. “4E’s” Excited Entertained Educated Experience