Midway State Park

Voted Best Travel Destination in Chautauqua County by the readers of the Dunkirk Observer
Located on the shores of beautiful Chautauqua Lake, Midway State Park is a family treasure. Originally established in 1898 as a trolley park, Midway State Park is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the nation. The first owners of the park constructed playing fields, tennis courts, bath houses and a dance hall to entice customers to ride the trolley on weekends. In 1915, a new building was constructed with a kitchen, a large dining room and space for dancing and roller skating. Today, this building is home to a museum, gift shop, concession stands and other facilities.

Midway State Park continues to offer the same family friendly atmosphere that visitors have come to love. Patrons can take a nostalgic ride on the vintage carousel, play a game of mini golf, take a spin on the tilt-a whirl, ride the go-karts and bumper boats or watch their children enjoy themselves on the many kiddie rides. And, while some may prefer to relax while enjoying an old fashioned candy apple or cotton candy, others can test their skills at classic midway games.

Several picnic shelters are available for family reunions and company picnics. Accessible by the waters of Chautauqua Lake, Midway also is a great place for fishing and free docking is offered for day visitors.

Attractions
Dockage	Food
Gift Shop	Museum/Visitor Center
Pavilions	Picnic Tables

Directions

From I-90: Take exit 60 at Westfield and follow Route 394 East to Mayville. In Mayville, turn left onto Route 430 East to Midway State Park. Midway State Park is seven miles past Mayville, on the right.
From I-86:Exit onto Rte 430 West. Midway State Park is three miles past the Bemus Point exit on the left.

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Contact Information:
4859 Route 430
Bemus Point, NY 14712

Phone:
(716) 386-3165
Fax:
(716) 386-4700

Seasons/Hours:
Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day, the park is open 7 days a week. The rides and arcade are open weekends only Memorial day through mid-June and then Wednesday through Sunday, weather permitting. Operating times may vary. Please call the park office for more information.

Pets:
Household pets only, must be caged or on a leash no more than 6 feet and have proof of rabies inoculation. No pets in public buildings or in the amusement area.