About Our Digital Conversion

During the summer of 2012, the Overlook and Hyde Park Drive-In Theatres were notified by the film industry that they were transitioning from a 35-millimeter format to a digital format. As a result, we were forced to make a choice, convert to digital-friendly projection or close both drive-ins. At that time, we had been a family-run business for over sixty years and felt we owed it to you, our loyal customers, to remain open. We undertook this enormous investment so that we could continue to serve you. When watching the latest films on our screen, we hope you enjoy the clearness of the picture and the crispness of the sound that this new technology provides.

History of the Drive-Ins

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.

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