Midway State Park
New York State Park · Chautauqua County
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Midway State Park hours
2026 Operating Season
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, Sunday & Monday
June: Saturdays & Sundays only
July 2 thru August 23: Wednesdays thru Sundays
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, Sunday & Monday
ALL rides and attractions will operate 11am - 6pm; Gates open 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Midway State Park
Established in 1898 as a trolley park on the shore of Chautauqua Lake, and one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the country. Its first owners built playing fields, tennis courts, bath houses and a dance hall to fill the weekend trolleys.
Things to do
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
Amenities & facilities
- 🛝 Playground
- 🌞 Day Use Only
Facility hours
Plus - July 3 to August 16, Mini-golf is open until 8:00pm on Fridays & Saturdays
July 11, Saturday: Rides and Attractions open 11am-10pm with fireworks at 10:15pm to celebrate Midway's Anniversary.
August 19-21, Wednesday-Friday: Rides and attractions open regular hours (11am-6pm), but ride availability may be limited.
All Non-Regular Operating dates:
All Mondays & Tuesdays (except May 25 & Sept 7), and August 26-28.
Playground, picnicking and restrooms are available 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
School Picnic Days & Open to the Public
May 27-29: Wednesdays thru Friday, limited rides, 10am-2pm
June 3-26: Wednesdays thru Fridays, limited rides, 10am-2pm
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone716-386-3165
Address4859 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY 14712
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