In 1949, independent theatre owners Sidney and Ida Cohen, expanded their family-owned and operated business by opening the Hyde Park Drive-In Theatre. In 1955, they added the Overlook Drive-In Theatre. Today, only the Overlook remains family owned and operated.

Situated on 12 acres, the Overlook boasts the LARGEST screen in the tri-state area (as tall as a 6-story building) with a capacity to park 750 cars. The venue provides a wonderful outdoor movie experience, similar to what it was during the heyday of America’s love affair with Cinema al fresco – when the vast grass field beneath the huge screen was dotted with hundreds of people outside of their cars, on blankets and lawn chairs on a hot summer night.

Less than a two-hour drive from Manhattan, the Overlook is the closest drive-in theater to the NYC
metro area. Although this location has a large capacity, customers are encouraged to arrive early
during peak season to secure their spot! Open seasonally, Fridays through Mondays, rain or shine.

During holiday weeks, additional nights may be added.

Over the years, we have sadly said goodbye to several cherished family members: Brad Cohen
(1975), Ida Cohen (1995), Sidney Cohen (1997), Andy Cohen (2009), Fred Cohen (2014), Arnold Cohen (2020) and most recently, Barry Horowitz (2024).
The Overlook operates in their loving memory.