SPI's plan for a Sustainable Playland includes multi-use facilities for recreational including amusement park components, educational, cultural and arts related activities that are open to the public and within the parameters of the county issued RFP.
Modeled after NYC Central Park Conservancy, SPI’s working template endeavors to meet the recreational needs of a broad and diverse cross segment of Westchester County residents.
| Design Elements | Today's Playland | Central Park | Sustainable Playland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Sanctuary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lake | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ice Skating Rink | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carousel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boathouse | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Historic Structures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fountain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant / Cafes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor Stage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pool | ✓ | ✓ | ✓? |
| Sculpture Garden | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Ball Fields | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Bike Paths / Trails | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Great Lawn / Picnicking | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Playground | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Zoo | ✓ | ||
| Shoreline Access | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Boardwalk | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Historic Rides | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Kiddyland Rides | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Beach | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Games | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sailing / Kayaking / Etc | ✓ |
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