Playland · operating · 1927
Dragon Coaster
80 ft · 45 mph
See the ride
Ride videos
POV, off-ride, and preview clips embedded from rights holders — we never re-host video files.
Licensed POV · Watch on YouTube
A National Register wooden coaster with a dragon-themed tunnel and classic Art Deco station — a Hudson Valley landmark.
Specifications
Ride profile
Scaled against Playland's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
80 ft
Tallest at Playland
Ride experience
Launches, airtime, layout style, and more
- Historic
- Ptc
- Wood
Specs from ryeplayland.org
Learn more
Rocky Mountain hybrid coasters
Steel track on reinvented wooden structures — steep, twisted, and often relentless.
Track compliance — why wood feels alive
Wood flexes; steel is stiffer — the same forces feel different on each structure.
Twister layouts
Helixes and direction changes stacked in one direction — classic wooden feel.
Wooden vs steel coasters
Structure and maintenance differ, but the question for riders is feel — vibration, sound, and how the train moves.
History
Sourced timeline and background for Dragon Coaster.
Timeline
1927
Dragon Coaster opens
Log & review
Create a free account to track rides and share ratings with other enthusiasts.
Sign up to log ridesMore coasters at Playland
More coasters in Playland and around Playland.
More rides at Playland
More in Playland and nearby — keep planning your Playland day.
Sources & official links
We link out to parks, manufacturers, and the pages where facts and media come from.
- Playland — official siteryeplayland.org(opens in a new tab)
- Playland on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourceryeplayland.org(opens in a new tab)
- Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters — manufacturerptcoasters.com(opens in a new tab)
- Official POV — Licensed POVWatch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)