The 2026 day season is over. Fright Nights runs select nights Oct 7 to 31, 2026 with rides included. The 2027 season dates are not posted yet.
Formerly Playland at the PNE.
About Playland
Playland at Hastings Park is Vancouver's amusement park, with the historic Wooden Coaster, the ThunderVolt launch coaster and a big kids' area. Fun Passes cover the family rides and Thrill Passes cover everything. Buy before the pre-season deadline in spring for the lowest day price.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fun Pass, pre-season online | From C$30.35 | 2026 · bought before May 8 · kids' and family rides |
| Thrill Pass, pre-season online | From C$40.38 | 2026 · bought before May 8 · all rides, 48 inches+ |
| Evening Pass | C$30.00 | 2026 · Fri and Sat in July and August, 5 PM to 9 PM |
| Fright Nights advance ticket | From C$39 | Oct 2026 · haunted houses and rides · ages 13+ recommended |
Day pass prices change by date. After the pre-season sale, a 2026 Fun Pass started around C$38 and a Thrill Pass around C$50.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
In 2026, buying before May 8 dropped Fun Passes to C$30.35 and Thrill Passes to C$40.38.
See the dealC$30 for Friday and Saturday evenings in July and August, 5 PM to 9 PM.
See the dealThe PNE says a season pass costs less than three admissions.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Playland, but none we found are real. The pre-season online price is the deal.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Gold Fun Pass | C$114 | Any public operating day |
| 2026 Gold Thrill Pass | C$161 | Any public operating day; 48 inches+ |
| 2026 Silver Pass (weekdays from July) | C$91 Fun / C$138 Thrill | New for 2026 |
| 2026 Bronze Pass (weekends from May) | C$103 Fun / C$149 Thrill | New for 2026 |
Good to know
- Address
- 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1
- Hours
- Summer 2026: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 6 PM, later on select nights. May and June: weekends 11 AM to 5 PM.
- Parking
- C$20 per car on Playland days (PNE lots)
- Type
- Amusement park · run by Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
- Official site
- pne.ca/playland
Don't miss
- Wooden Coaster, running since 1958
- ThunderVolt launch coaster, added in 2024
- Kids' rides covered by the cheaper Fun Pass
- Fright Nights haunted houses in October
- Midway games and PNE food
Little ways to save
Buy before the early-May deadline; pre-season passes were about C$8 to C$10 less than regular day prices in 2026.
If your kids are under 48 inches, the Fun Pass is all they need.
Parking is C$20 on event days, so transit to Hastings Park saves money.
Fright Nights tickets include rides, so older kids can ride in October too.
Questions people ask us
How much are Playland tickets?
In 2026 Fun Passes started at C$30.35 and Thrill Passes at C$40.38 when bought before May 8, rising to about C$38 and C$50 later. Evening passes were C$30.
How much is a Playland season pass?
The 2026 Gold Fun Pass was C$114 and the Gold Thrill Pass C$161. Cheaper weekday Silver and weekend Bronze passes were new for 2026.
Is the Corkscrew still at Playland?
No. The Corkscrew is permanently closed, and the ThunderVolt launch coaster opened in 2024.
When is Playland open?
In 2026 it opened May 16, running weekends in May and June and Wednesday to Sunday in July and August. Fright Nights runs in October.
More parks nearby
Where these prices come from: PNE Playland 2026 announcement (PDF), Official Playland page, Official PNE parking FAQ, Fright Nights official site, Vancouver's Best Places (season pass prices). Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.