Playland Welcomes World’s Largest Rubber Duck

The world’s largest rubber duck returns to New York

Imagine this: you’re walking along the boulevard at PlaygroundEnjoying the view of Long Island Sound, when suddenly you see a giant rubber duck floating in the water. It sounds like something out of a movie or an unbelievable dream, but it will be a reality for families in Westchester this season! The world’s largest rubber duck is returning to Rye this summer. She will be floating on our shores alongside her baby duck, Timmy, providing plenty of photo opportunities, fun events and more for families to enjoy.

Make sure you check it out… Playland Announces New Historic Ferry Tour.

What to expect

The world’s largest rubber duck is an experience families don’t want to miss. Spotted in important cities, concerts, various events and more, this duck travels across the US bringing joy and a whole new kind of experience for viewers to appreciate. The enormous Mama Duck, which attracted thousands of visitors in 2023, will captivate children and adults alike and will Certainly Everyone will want to have their picture taken in front of this massive work of art. Mama Duck returns to Playland from Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18. At 61 feet tall, Mama Duck and her 10-foot-long baby duckling, Timmy, are the star attraction at Playland’s Beach and the perfect addition to anyone’s end-of-summer bucket list.

Evonne Keeler, General Manager of Playlandsays: “We are excited to present the Big Duck at our 2nd annual Duck Days of Summer at Rye Beach. Mama Duck brings her oversized love and joy around the worldand we are excited for her to swim up the Long Island Sound to Playland. We will have fun games, giveaways, photo opportunities, fireworks and live music all weekend long.”

More fun in Playland

As the summer season draws to a close, Playland offers a variety of activities for the entire family. Visitors can check out the iconic Dragon Coaster, which recently celebrated its 95th anniversary, enjoy outdoor summer concerts presented by The Capitol Theatre, watch fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy a variety of fun rides and games, and take a historic ferry tour led by historian Barbara Davis, who showcases the cultural legacy of Westchester’s waterfront.

On this tour, families will learn about the childhood home of John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and explore one of America’s first motion picture studios, once owned by the pioneering D.W. Griffith. Enjoy the cool breezes on board and take in breathtaking panoramic views of Long Island Sound.

Discover the historic sites and key eras of Westchester’s history, from modest colonial mills and secret whalers’ hideouts to opulent yacht clubs, elegant Gilded Age mansions and the birth of the nation’s first suburbs.

Playland’s Duck Days of Summer weekend program includes:

Friday August 16th

Fantastic fireworks at 9pm

Saturday August 17th

Board for Historic Ferry Tour #1 at 1:15pm

Board for Historic Ferry Tour #2 at 3:15pm

Capitol Theatre Concert – Damn the Torpedoes | A tribute to Tom Petty at 7:00 PM

Fantastic fireworks at 9pm

Sunday August 18th

Capitol Theatre Concert – The Rock and Roll Playhouse | The music of Blink-182 and more for kids at 2:00 PM.

Playland is easily accessible by public transportation. Roundtrip ferry service from New York City is available on August 17 and 31. The route includes stops at East 34th and 90th Streets in Manhattan and Ferry Point in the Bronx.

Follow the duck

If you and your little ones want to follow along on The rural adventure of Mama Duck and Timmy, make sure you visit thebigduck.us. You can also find updates on where they land on their site Instagram And Facebook Pages.

Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly adventure and come ashore on our coast this summer.