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 and ride the go-karts or watch their children enjoy themselves on the many kiddie rides. And, while some may prefer to relax while enjoying 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.
Pavilion Information
Midway has ten pavilions. Prices range from $50 to $200 and can accommodate 35 to 600 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, amusement ride area, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
Operating Season:
Days and hours of operation vary.
Rides are normally closed 3:00-3:30pm on Regular operating days for Safety Checks
Please call the Midway State Park office with any questions at 716-386-3165.
Required for Go-Kart drivers & Mini-Golf.
Attraction Ticket - $5
Required for Water Wars and Go-Kart Passengers
Optional instead of wristbands for all other non-attraction ticket rides
Value Pack (10 tickets) - $11
Single Ticket - $1.25
Include all rides except: Mini Golf, Go-Karts, & Water Wars.
Are non-transferable: Can only be used by one person per purchase.
Wristbands $14
Wristbands $12
Wristband
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM - $20
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - $14
Wristband $ 8.00
Go-Karts and Water wars are unavailable these days. Other rides may also be unavailable on Discount Days.
Season passes are good any operating day. They are the same as a Wristband and do not include Mini-Golf, Go-Karts or Water Wars. They must be purchased at the park office. Previously purchased season passes cannot be combined into a family pass. Passes purchased prior to 4/30/19 are priced at a discount.
Child Passes - $75
Adult Passes - $65
Family passes (4 passes) - $265
---Each Additional Child - $70
Lost/Extra Pass Replacement Fee - $5
Purchase at the ticket booth. Redeem each punch at the ticket booth. Lost cards cannot be replaced.
10 visit Wristband Card - $120 - Not valid for use on July 6 Independence Day celebration
10 visit Attraction Card - $45 - Not valid for after regular hours mini-golf
10 visit After Hours Mini-Golf - $45 - Only valid after-hours, not during regular hours
Highlights of Midway State Park:
What will you see? Plan your visit today!
Look and listen for these birds at our Park:
Everyone is a Steward: Be a Midway State Park Hero!
For more information, please read our Trail Tips!
When you enter or leave Lake Chautauqua:
Ask a Naturalist!
Q: Can I feed the ducks and geese at Midway State Park?
A: It is important to remember not to feed any wildlife at Midway State Park. Because of its location, Midway has abundant waterfowl species such as ducks. Feeding waterfowl unnatural and high calorie or protein foods can result in angel wing, a deformity of the joint in one or both wings that renders birds flightless.
Interesting Facts about Midway State Park!
Lake life:
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